Service Fee Adjustments

Sep 7, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased on March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50 from within Canada. A new '30 business days or free' processing guarantee also took effect April 1, 2026.

The new processing guarantee may incentivize IRCC to improve passport processing efficiency, which could signal broader service standard improvements across other travel document applications.

Sep 3, 2026

Effective March 31 – April 1, 2026, Canadian passport fees rose for the first time since 2013, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50. A new '30 days or free' processing guarantee also took effect, entitling applicants to a full refund if their complete application is not processed within 30 business days.

The processing guarantee may drive IRCC to allocate additional resources to passport processing, potentially setting a precedent for similar service standards in other immigration streams.

Aug 31, 2026

The 2026 study permit visa fee is CA$235 including biometrics, and applicants must demonstrate CA$22,895 in living costs plus first-year tuition as financial proof.

With stricter financial verification now mandatory for all applicants — not just high-risk ones — students who cannot clearly document the source of their funds face a higher risk of refusal than in previous years.

Aug 31, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased on March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50 from within Canada. A new '30 business days or free' processing guarantee also took effect April 1, 2026.

The passport fee increase is attributed to inflation and production costs, suggesting further incremental fee adjustments across IRCC services are possible in coming years.

Aug 27, 2026

Canadian passport fees rose on March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50, accompanied by a new '30 days or free' processing guarantee effective April 1, 2026.

The fee increase signals ongoing cost recovery adjustments at IRCC; applicants should monitor for additional service fee changes across other immigration streams.

Aug 24, 2026

As of March 31–April 1, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 (e.g., 10-year adult passport now $163.50), and a new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic full refund was introduced.

The passport processing guarantee sets a new service standard benchmark; if IRCC meets targets consistently, it may encourage similar guarantees for other immigration document types.

Aug 17, 2026

Effective March 31–April 1, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 — the 10-year adult passport now costs $163.50 — and a new '30 days or free' processing guarantee was introduced, offering full refunds if passport processing exceeds 30 business days.

The '30 days or free' guarantee may encourage more Canadians to apply for passports sooner, potentially increasing application volumes and straining processing capacity despite the refund incentive.

Aug 13, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013, with the adult 10-year passport rising from $160 to $163.50. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refunds also launched April 1, 2026.

The introduction of a processing time guarantee with financial consequences may incentivize IRCC to improve passport processing efficiency, potentially signaling a broader trend toward service-level commitments across immigration streams.

Aug 10, 2026

Canadian passport fees rose on March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee was also introduced, with full refunds if the deadline is missed.

This fee increase signals broader cost-recovery adjustments at IRCC; further service fee increases across other immigration products may follow as the government recalibrates for inflation.

Jul 30, 2026

Canadian passport fees rose on March 31, 2026 (first increase since 2013), permanent residence fees are increasing April 30, 2026, and right of citizenship fees are also rising — all announced in March 2026 IRCC notices.

Applicants with pending PR or citizenship applications should prioritize submitting before the April 30 fee increase to avoid higher costs.

Jul 27, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased as of March 31, 2026 — the first increase since 2013 — with adult 10-year passports rising from $160 to $163.50. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refunds also took effect April 1, 2026.

The introduction of a processing time guarantee with financial consequences for IRCC could incentivize faster turnaround times for passport applications, potentially signaling similar accountability measures for other application types in the future.

Jul 23, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased as of March 31, 2026 — the first increase since 2013 — with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50 inside Canada, up from $160. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refunds also launched April 1, 2026.

The new processing guarantee may improve accountability for passport processing times, but applicants should still build buffer time into travel plans given the volume of applications.

Jul 20, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased as of March 31, 2026 (e.g., 10-year adult passport rose to $163.50), and a new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refunds launched April 1, 2026.

The introduction of the processing guarantee signals IRCC's intent to improve service accountability — watch for similar guarantee mechanisms to be extended to other application types.

Jul 16, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased on March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013, with the 10-year adult passport rising from $160 to $163.50. A new '30 days or free' processing guarantee also took effect April 1, 2026.

The fee increase is attributed to inflation and production costs, suggesting further incremental fee adjustments across IRCC services are possible in coming years.

Jul 13, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased on March 31, 2026, for the first time since 2013. A 10-year adult passport from within Canada now costs $163.50, up from $160. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic full refund also took effect April 1, 2026.

The introduction of a processing time guarantee with financial penalties for IRCC may signal a broader push toward service standard accountability across immigration application types.

Jul 9, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased as of March 31, 2026, for the first time since 2013, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50. A new '30 business days or free' processing guarantee also launched April 1, 2026.

The introduction of a processing time guarantee tied to fee refunds signals a government push toward service accountability, which may encourage similar guarantee frameworks for other IRCC application types.

Jul 6, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased as of March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013, with a new 30-business-day processing guarantee providing automatic refunds for delayed applications effective April 1, 2026.

The processing guarantee may drive efficiency improvements at passport offices, but applicants should still apply well in advance of travel given historically variable processing times.

Jul 2, 2026

Federal fees for sponsoring parents and grandparents increased starting April 30, 2026, with costs starting from $1,260.

Applicants who have not yet submitted should factor in the higher fee when budgeting for their sponsorship application.

Jul 2, 2026

As of March 31–April 1, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 (10-year adult passport from within Canada is now $163.50), and a new 30-business-day processing guarantee entitles applicants to a full refund if their application is not completed in time.

The 30-day processing guarantee creates a financial accountability mechanism that could improve passport processing timelines over the medium term.

Jun 29, 2026

Canadian passport fees rose as of March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refunds also took effect April 1, 2026.

The 30-day processing guarantee may drive IRCC to invest in passport processing capacity; if successful, this model could be applied to other application types in the future.

Jun 25, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased on March 31, 2026 (first increase since 2013), permanent residence fees rose on April 30, 2026, and the right of citizenship fee is also increasing, all noted in official IRCC notices.

With multiple fee increases taking effect in early 2026, applicants across all immigration streams should budget for higher costs and verify current fee schedules before submitting applications.

Jun 22, 2026

IRCC notices confirm that permanent residence fees increased on April 30, 2026, the right of citizenship fee is also increasing, and passport and travel document fees rose in early 2026.

Further fee increases across immigration and citizenship applications are likely as IRCC scales digital infrastructure and modernizes service delivery under its 2026–27 Departmental Plan.

Jun 18, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased on March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013. Adults applying for a 10-year passport inside Canada now pay $163.50. A 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refund also took effect April 1, 2026.

The introduction of a processing guarantee with automatic refund is a notable accountability measure — applicants should document their submission dates carefully to claim refunds if the 30-day window is missed.

Jun 11, 2026

Effective March 31–April 1, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 (10-year adult passport now $163.50) and a 30-day processing guarantee was introduced.

With fees now indexed to inflation and production costs, further incremental fee increases in subsequent years are plausible; applicants should budget for higher costs when planning passport renewals.

Jun 8, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased on March 31, 2026, for the first time since 2013: a 10-year adult passport now costs $163.50. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refund for delays also took effect April 1, 2026.

The introduction of a processing time guarantee with a financial penalty for IRCC may signal broader efforts to improve service standards across immigration applications.

Jun 4, 2026

PR application fees increased on April 30, 2026; Canadian passport fees rose March 31, 2026, with a 10-year adult passport now costing $163.50 — the first passport fee increase since 2013.

With fees indexed to inflation and production costs, further incremental increases in subsequent years are likely.

Jun 1, 2026

As of March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013. Adult 10-year passports now cost $163.50 and 5-year passports cost $122.50. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic full refund if missed also took effect April 1, 2026.

The passport processing guarantee introduces accountability for IRCC service standards. If processing times slip under demand pressure, refund obligations could incentivize IRCC to maintain staffing levels.

May 30, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 — adult 10-year passports now cost $163.50 (up from $160) — with a corresponding new 30-day processing guarantee taking effect April 1, 2026.

The fee increase is attributed to inflation and secure document production costs; further fee reviews across IRCC programs may follow given the departmental budget cuts flagged in the 2026–27 Departmental Plan.

May 28, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 — adult 10-year passports now cost $163.50 (up from $160) — attributed to inflation and rising production costs.

With a new 30-day processing guarantee also taking effect April 1, IRCC appears to be pairing fee increases with service-level commitments, which could set a precedent for future fee changes across other application types.

May 25, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 — a 10-year adult passport now costs $163.50, up from $160. A 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refund also launched April 1, 2026.

The new processing guarantee may drive IRCC to prioritize passport processing efficiency, which could have positive spillover effects on broader document turnaround times.

May 21, 2026

Canadian passport fees increased March 31, 2026 for the first time since 2013 (adult 10-year passport now $163.50). A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic fee refund also took effect April 1, 2026.

The fee guarantee introduces a meaningful accountability mechanism for passport processing; applicants who time their submissions carefully and track the 30-business-day clock may be able to claim refunds if IRCC falls behind.

May 18, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 — a 10-year adult passport from inside Canada now costs $163.50 (up from $160) — with a new 30-day processing guarantee also introduced.

This is the first passport fee increase in over a decade; further fee adjustments across immigration applications may follow as IRCC faces budget pressures identified in the 2026–27 Departmental Plan.

May 14, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013. An adult 10-year passport from within Canada now costs $163.50, up from $160. A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic full refund also took effect April 1, 2026.

The fee increase is modest, but the 30-day processing guarantee is a meaningful service standard commitment. Applicants who need passports urgently should apply early and keep documentation of their application date to claim a refund if the deadline is missed.

May 11, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013. Adult 10-year passports now cost $163.50 (up from $160) and 5-year adult passports cost $122.50 (up from $120), attributed to inflation and rising production costs.

A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic fee refund for delays may improve service accountability, though whether processing infrastructure can meet this standard at scale remains to be seen.

May 7, 2026

Passport fees increased March 31, 2026 (10-year adult: $163.50; 5-year adult: $122.50) and permanent residence fees are being updated effective April 30, 2026, both attributed to inflation and rising processing costs.

With biennial PR fee revisions now confirmed as standard practice, applicants should factor in fee increases when planning application timelines.

May 7, 2026

Permanent residence application fees are being updated effective April 30, 2026, as part of Canada's standard biennial fee revision aligned with inflation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

Applicants close to submitting their PR applications should weigh whether to expedite submission before April 30 to avoid higher fees.

Apr 30, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 — a 10-year adult passport now costs $163.50 (up from $160) and a 5-year passport costs $122.50 (up from $120). IRCC cited inflation and rising production costs.

The new 30-business-day processing guarantee paired with a free passport remedy creates an enforceable service standard — applicants should document their submission dates carefully to claim the remedy if IRCC misses the deadline.

Apr 27, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 — a 10-year adult passport now costs $163.50 (up from $160) — paired with a new 30-business-day processing guarantee with a full refund if the deadline is missed.

The fee increase is modest, but the processing guarantee represents a meaningful service commitment that could pressure IRCC to improve internal capacity and staffing for passport processing.

Apr 23, 2026

Effective March 31, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013: adult 10-year passports now cost $163.50 (up from $160) and 5-year passports cost $122.50 (up from $120). A new 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refunds was introduced simultaneously on April 1, 2026.

The fee increase is modest but paired with a service standard guarantee — a notable shift toward accountability in passport processing. If IRCC meets its targets, applicants benefit from predictability; if not, the refund mechanism creates financial pressure on the department to perform.

Apr 16, 2026

All PR application fees and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee are increasing effective April 30, 2026, with fee hikes ranging from $10 to $85 depending on the program and applicant type.

Applicants who can submit before April 30, 2026 should do so to save on fees; those who cannot meet this deadline should budget for higher costs across all PR categories going forward.

Apr 16, 2026

Effective April 30, 2026, all PR application fees are increasing (e.g., RPRF from $575 to $600; PNP processing from $950 to $990). Citizenship fees and passport fees also increased effective March 31, 2026.

Fee increases are tied to a biennial regulatory adjustment cycle; the next round of increases could come as early as 2028. Applicants close to submitting should prioritize doing so before April 30 to lock in current rates.

Apr 15, 2026

Effective March 31–April 1, 2026, Canadian passport fees increased for the first time since 2013 (10-year adult: CA$163.50; 5-year: CA$122.50), paired with a 30-business-day processing guarantee with automatic refund if missed.

The money-back guarantee signals government accountability pressure on passport processing; if IRCC meets the 30-day target consistently, it may set a precedent for similar guarantees in other immigration streams.

Apr 14, 2026

First passport fee increase since 2013 reflects inflation and increased security costs, while new 30-day processing guarantee aims to improve service standards.

Fee increases may signal broader cost recovery efforts across IRCC services in 2026.