The Government of Canada has announced an increase in permanent residence application fees, with the new rates set to take effect from April 30, 2026.
The revised fee schedule was published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Under the new structure, applicants across various immigration pathways will pay higher fees, with increases ranging from $15 to $85 depending on the category.
The Canadian immigration stated that the fee adjustment is part of a regular review process designed to sustain immigration services amid rising demand.
The fee changes apply to principal applicants across several immigration pathways, including family sponsorship, business immigration, and humanitarian applications.
“To continue delivering timely, reliable services and keep pace with inflation, permanent residence fees will increase on April 30, 2026,” the statement read.
It added that under existing regulations, permanent residence fees are reviewed and adjusted every two years.
The Right of Permanent Residence Fee will increase from $575 to $600 for principal applicants and accompanying spouses or common-law partners.
The increase will affect new applications submitted on or after April 30, 2026, meaning prospective immigrants will need to budget for higher costs depending on their application category.
The changes also reflect Canada’s broader immigration strategy to manage growing application volumes while maintaining service standards.
Canada continues to rank among the world’s top immigration destinations, with hundreds of thousands of people gaining permanent residency each year.
In 2025, the country admitted about 393,500 new permanent residents, slightly below previous years, as authorities moved to slow population growth and ease pressure on housing and public services
As of January 2026, there were over 2 million applications across all immigration categories, with about 990,300 already in backlog beyond standard processing timelines.