Permanent Residence Fees Jump 4–6% Effective April 30, 2026
IRCC raised permanent residence application fees across all immigration streams, with family sponsorship fees jumping 6%—the steepest increase. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee rose to CAD 600, affecting all PR applicants.
Immigration Fees Rise Across All PR Programs
As of April 30, 2026, Canada's permanent residence (PR) processing fees have increased across all streams and programs—including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and family sponsorship. The fees increased by approximately 4–5% across most categories, with the family sponsorship fee seeing the steepest jump at just under 6%, and fees for dependent children and protected persons on the lower end, having crept up just under 4%.
Right of Permanent Residence fee will increase to CAD 600, up from CAD 575; Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers and most economic pilots fees will increase to CAD 990, up from CAD 950; Business category (federal and Quebec) fee will increase to CAD 1,895, up from CAD 1,810; Family Reunification fee will increase to CAD 570, up from CAD 545.
Key Changes by Program
- Express Entry & PNP economic streams: Processing fee now CAD 990 (up from CAD 950)
- Family sponsorship (spouse/partner/child): Processing fee now CAD 570 (up from CAD 545)
- Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF): All applicants pay CAD 600 (up from CAD 575)
Permanent Residence fees increase every two years to account for inflation. On April 30, 2026, fees increased for all permanent residence applications.
If you're planning a PR application in the coming months, budget now for the higher fees—especially the RPRF, which applies to all successful applicants regardless of stream. Family sponsorship has seen the largest proportional increase, so couples sponsoring partners or children should account for these costs early.
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