On April 30, IRCC will increase permanent residence processing fees for all immigration pathways, including economic, spousal, and humanitarian classes. The Right of Citizenship form fee will also rise slightly. Here’s what you need to know.
Key takeaways:
- The new fees only apply to applications submitted after April 30, 2026
- The last permanent residence fee increase was in 2024
- You must pay the Right of Permanent Residence Fee to get permanent residence.
What are the new fees?
The Right of Permanent Residence fee is increasing from $575 to $600. Other permanent residence fees increase depending on the type of immigration. Most fees increase by $25, except fees for the Provincial Nominee Program, which goes up by $40 and business immigration which increases $85
| Program | Applicants | Old Fee (in CAD) April 30, 2024 | New Fee (in CAD) April 30, 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $575 | $600 | $25 |
| Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program and Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most Economic Pilots (Rural, Agri-Food) | Principal applicant | $950 | $990 | $40 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $950 | $990 | $40 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $260 | $270 | $10 | |
| Business (Federal and Quebec) | Principal applicant | $1,810 | $1,895 | $85 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $950 | $990 | $40 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $260 | $270 | $10 | |
| Family Reunification (Spouses, Partners and Children; Parents and Grandparents; and other relatives) | Sponsorship fee | $85 | $90 | $5 |
| Sponsored principal applicant | $545 | $570 | $25 | |
| Sponsored dependent child (principal applicant under 22 and not a spouse/partner) | $85 | $90 | $5 | |
| Protected Persons | Principal applicant | $635 | $660 | $25 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $635 | $660 | $25 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $175 | $180 | $5 | |
| Humanitarian and Compassionate / Public Policy | Principal applicant | $635 | $660 | $25 |
| Accompanying spouse or common-law partner | $635 | $660 | $25 | |
| Accompanying dependent child | $175 | $180 | $5 | |
| Permit Holders | Principal applicant | $375 | $390 | $15 |
Why does IRCC increase the fees?
IRCC says it raises fees to cover higher program costs and adjusts them for inflation under the Service Fees Act.
IRCC raises the Right of Permanent Resident Fee every two years. The last increase was April 30, 2024. This year’s rise is smaller than the 2024 increase.
How does this impact you?
If IRCC has already received your application and you have already paid the Right of Permanent Residence fee, you will not be asked to pay a difference.
If you haven’t paid by April 30, you must pay the new fee, even if you applied with the old processing fee.
You must pay your RPRF to get permanent resident status in Canada. Once you pay your fee, send a copy of your receipt via web form so IRCC knows you have paid.
To avoid the new fee, ensure your application is complete. If you resubmit later, you’ll pay the new amount.
Right of Citizenship Form
IRCC has also very slightly increased the Right of Citizenship fee to $123, up $3.75 from the previous year. The fee for this form increases annually, but the 2026 increase is much lower than the $19.25 increase in March 2025.
The Right of Citizenship Form fee differs from the adult citizenship grant fee, which remains $530, the same as last year.
Like the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, you can’t officially become a Canadian citizen without paying the Citizenship fee.
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Edana joined the Moving2Canada team in 2026. She has four years of experience writing about all things Canadian immigration. She is from Nova Scotia and graduated from the University of King’s College with a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours). She has a passion for writing news and helping newcomers stay informed of the updates that impact their lives.
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