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UK and Canada announce new visa fees for Nigerians in 2026
Both the United Kingdom and Canada have revealed upcoming increases to immigration and citizenship application fees, which will impact Nigerians and other foreign nationals. The UK’s revised fees will take effect from April 8, 2026, while Canada’s updated charges for permanent residence and citizenship will start from April 30, 2026. Additionally, Canada’s Right of Citizenship Fee changes are effective from March 31, 2026. These adjustments cover a wide range of visa categories, including visitor, student, work, and settlement routes.
What we know
- The UK’s new visa fees begin on April 8, 2026, and Canada’s on April 30, 2026 for permanent residence and citizenship.
- Canada’s Right of Citizenship Fee rose to CA$123 (N122,060) from March 31, 2026.
- Naira conversions are based on exchange rates as of April 2, 2026: £1 to N1,822.81 and CA$1 to N992.36.
- Both countries have increased fees across permanent residence, settlement, and citizenship categories, with detailed changes for each visa type.
- Canada’s temporary residence fees remain unchanged, while the UK updated several visit, student, and work visa categories.
