Canada to Increase Application Fees for Permanent Residence and Citizenship

Ottawa, તા.30: There is important news for all foreign nationals, including Indians, who are dreaming of settling in Canada. The Government of Canada is going to increase the application fee for permanent residence (PR) and citizenship from next March 31 and April 30, 2026. The fee has been revised to take into account inflation and administrative costs, impacting nearly all immigration categories. પડશે.કોને How much more will the fee have to pay? As per the new change, the processing fee for principal applicants and their spouses in popular programs such as Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will increase from $950 to $990 (approximately ₹61,000). In addition: • PR Right Fee: $575 to $600. • Business Immigration: Fee for principal applicant will increase from $1,810 to $1,895. • Family Sponsorship: Fee from $85 to $90 and principal applicant's fee from $310 to $570. • Citizenship Rights: Passenger ID6 fee for applicants waiting for ID2 right before the deadline.