Effective 1st April 2026, Canada has Changed its Immigration Regulations, Visa fees, Work Permit Rules, and Various other Provisions.

Starting in April 2026, Canada has introduced several immigration-related amendments that will impact citizens, permanent residents, and visa applicants. One of the most important updates is an increase in passport fees: following these changes, the cost of a 10-year adult passport has risen to CAD $163.50 (previously $160), while the price of a 5-year adult passport is now set at CAD $122.50. Additionally, there has been a slight increase in citizenship fees; the fee for the Right of Citizenship is now fixed at CAD $123.

To offset these fee increases, Canada has introduced a 30-day processing guarantee for passport applications. If an application is not processed within this timeframe, applicants will automatically receive a full refund of their fees. This guarantee applies exclusively to complete applications with all necessary supporting documents. The Canadian government has also introduced certain relaxations within the Super Visa program.

Super Visa Program: Parents and Grandparents are Permitted to Stay in Canada for up to Five Years per Visit

Sponsors may now qualify by meeting the income requirements for any one of the two preceding tax years; additionally, the income of the visiting parents or grandparents may now be combined with the sponsor’s income to meet the established income threshold. Under the Super Visa program, parents and grandparents are permitted to stay in Canada for up to five years per visit.

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Provinces and territories now have greater authority to assess whether candidates intend to reside locally and whether they can establish themselves economically. Federal officials will no longer independently evaluate these factors, thereby granting provinces more autonomy in immigration decisions.

Rural employers have been granted increased flexibility in hiring foreign workers. They may now hire low-wage foreign workers to comprise up to 15% of their workforce, an increase from the previous limit of 10%. This measure will remain in effect until March 2027, subject to provincial participation.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program:

Applicants under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) are now required to pay an application fee of CAD $500 across all employee immigration categories. Additionally, should applicants choose to challenge a decision regarding their ineligibility, a separate review fee of CAD $250 will also apply.

Also Read: Studying in Canada 2026: A Complete Guide for Indian Students