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Canada Increases Permanent Residence Fees
Key Point
- Canada will update its permanent residence fees on April 30, 2026.
Permanent Residence Fees
Canada announced that permanent residence (PR) fees will increase on April 30, 2026.
The adjustments are part of Canada’s biennial fee update to keep pace with inflation and support program delivery.
Key Changes
Effective April 30, 2026, the following fees will increase:
| Permanent Residence Category | Previous Fee | New Fee | Increase |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee | $575 | $600 | +$25 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | $950 | $990 | +$40 |
| Business Class | $1,810 | $1,895 | +$85 |
| Family Class | $545 | $570 | +$25 |
| Protected Persons | $635 | $660 | +$25 |
| Humanitarian & Compassionate / Public Policy | $635 | $660 | +$25 |
| Permit Holders | $375 | $390 | +$15 |
Applications received on or after April 30, 2026, will be subject to the new fees.
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