Passport Fee Increase March 31, 2026: Citizenship Fee Up $3.25 to $123

The Update (March 31, 2026)

Service fees for Canadian passports & citizenship increased:

Right of Citizenship Fee: $119.50 → $123 (+$3.50)

First increase since 2013 (13 years)

What Changed

• Citizenship certificate processing fee: +$3.50
• Minor increase to other documentation fees

Bottom Line

Small fee increase for Canadian citizenship processing. If you're applying for citizenship soon, budget slightly more. Not a major barrier.

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