As of April
2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a slew
of fee increases for passports, permanent residence (PR), and citizenship, in
response to increases in administrative costs and inflation, as well as new
service standards for applicants.
Canadian
Passport
As of March 31, 2026,
Canadian passport fees have increased for the first time in 13 years.
In exchange,
the government has added a 30-business-day processing guarantee as of April 1,
2026. If the government does not meet the 30-day deadline for a new passport,
it promises to issue applicants a full refund, a change that will actually save
Canadians money in the event of a delay.
Right of
Permanent Residence Fee
Permanent residence
application fees will rise on April 30, 2026. Most notably, the Right of
Permanent Residence Fee will increase from $575 to $600. Other programs,
including Express Entry, family sponsorship, and business immigration streams,
will go up by a moderate amount depending on the type of applicant.
Note that
the applicable fee is based on the date of payment, not application,
submission.
Citizenship
Application
Citizenship
application costs have also increased slightly, with the Right of Citizenship
fee increasing for adult applicants from $119.75 to $123.00 as of March 31,
2026.
Program | Previous Fee | New Fee | Increase |
Passport (Adult 10 Year Passport in
Canada) | $160 | $177 | +$17 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee | $575 | $600 | +$25 |
Citizenship Application | $119.75 | $123 | +$3.75 |
With all these changes, an immigration lawyer like those at A&M Canadian Immigration Law Corporation can help make sure your application is done properly and on time. Such counseling can be especially valuable for families who have to file multiple applications. Contact us to book your first free consultation today!
