CANADA HIKES CITIZENSHIP FEE: RIGHT OF CITIZENSHIP COST INCREASES TO $119.75

As of March 31, 2025, the Government of Canada has raised the Right of Citizenship fee for adult applicants from $100 to $119.75, marking a 19.75% increase. This adjustment applies to individuals aged 18 and older, while minors remain exempt from this requirement.

This fee is in addition to the standard processing fee and is a mandatory component of the citizenship application. The increase affects both online and paper-based applications submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

What Applicants Need to Know

  • Effective Date: March 31, 2025

  • New Fee: $119.75 (up from $100)

  • Applies To: Adult applicants (18+)

  • Exemptions: Minor applicants

  • Next Steps: Those who applied before March 31 but haven’t yet paid the Right of Citizenship fee will need to remit the additional $19.75 to complete their application.

Why the Increase?

The adjustment reflects updated cost recovery measures to support service delivery improvements, including processing times and infrastructure modernization. IRCC continues to offer multiple options for payment and application submission, ensuring accessibility for all applicants.

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