Quebec Increases Fees For All Immigration-Related Services in 2026
Quebec has implemented higher immigration-related fees as of January 1, 2026, increasing costs for permanent and temporary immigration applicants, employers, immigration consultants and individuals seeking credential assessments. The changes apply to services delivered by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Immigration and are now fully in force across the province.
The adjustments were introduced through Quebec’s annual fee indexation mechanism and reflect inflation rather than any shift in immigration policy. Applicants submitting files in 2026 are already subject to the updated fee schedule.
On This Page You Will Find
- Why Quebec increased immigration fees in 2026
- How inflation indexation works under Quebec law
- Permanent immigration fee changes now in effect
- Updated temporary immigration and professional fees
- A reproduced table of current Quebec immigration fees
Why Quebec Raised Immigration Fees
Quebec law requires immigration fees to be indexed each year in line with inflation. For 2026, the province applied a 2.85 per cent adjustment based on the Quebec Consumer Price Index for the period ending September 30, 2024. The increase applies to fees charged under the Quebec Immigration Act and to the cost of comparative evaluations of studies completed outside Quebec.
The government presented the change as a routine administrative update intended to keep immigration service fees aligned with the cost of delivering programs.
Permanent Immigration Fee Changes Now In Effect
Permanent immigration applicants are now paying higher fees across most categories. Investor program applications increased from $17,875 to $18,241, representing the largest absolute increase. Fees for entrepreneur and self-employed worker applications rose from $1,246 to $1,272.
Skilled worker application fees shifted from $921 to $840. Although this represents a decrease rather than an increase, the updated amount is now the applicable fee for 2026 applications.
Fees for accompanying family members increased slightly from $197 to $201 per person, except for applications submitted under the investor program. Employers requesting validation of permanent job offers now pay $233, up from $228.
Undertakings related to family sponsorships also increased. The fee for the first foreign national rose from $328 to $335, while each additional family member now costs $135, up from $132.
Temporary Immigration Fees In 2026
Temporary immigration applicants are also paying more under the new fee schedule. Applications for temporary selection certificates for foreign workers increased from $228 to $233. Employers requesting assessments of the effects of job offers on the Quebec labour market are subject to the same increase.
Foreign student applications rose from $132 to $135, as did applications for individuals seeking temporary stay in Quebec for medical treatment.
Immigration Consultants And Credential Assessment Fees
Immigration professionals are affected as well. Applications for recognition as an immigration consultant increased from $1,906 to $1,945, while renewal applications rose from $1,551 to $1,583.
The cost of a comparative evaluation of studies completed outside Quebec also increased, from $138 to $141.
Current Quebec Immigration Fee Table
The table below reflects the fees that now apply to Quebec immigration applications in 2026:
| Category | Up to December 31, 2025 | As of January 1, 2026 |
| Permanent Immigration | ||
| Investor | $17,875 | $18,241 |
| Entrepreneur and self-employed worker | $1,246 | $1,272 |
| Skilled worker | $921 | $840 |
| Each accompanying family member (except Investor Program) | $197 | $201 |
| Employer – permanent job offer validation | $228 | $233 |
| Undertaking – first foreign national | $328 | $335 |
| Undertaking – each additional foreign national | $132 | $135 |
| Temporary Immigration | ||
| Temporary worker | $228 | $233 |
| Employer labour market assessment | $228 | $233 |
| Foreign student | $132 | $135 |
| Temporary stay for medical attention | $132 | $135 |
| Immigration Consultants | ||
| Recognition as an immigration consultant | $1,906 | $1,945 |
| Renewal of recognition | $1,551 | $1,583 |
| Other Services | ||
| Comparative evaluation of studies outside Quebec | $138 | $141 |
What Applicants Should Keep In Mind
Anyone submitting a Quebec immigration application in 2026 should ensure they are using the updated fee amounts. While most increases are modest, total immigration costs can rise quickly once provincial fees are combined with federal processing fees, language testing, medical exams and professional services.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the new Quebec immigration fees take effect?
The updated fees took effect on January 1, 2026. All applications submitted on or after that date are charged under the new fee schedule.
Why did Quebec increase immigration fees in 2026?
Quebec is legally required to index immigration fees annually based on inflation. The 2026 increase reflects changes in the provincial Consumer Price Index.
Did the fee increase change immigration program rules?
No. The changes affect fees only. Eligibility requirements, selection criteria and program rules remain unchanged.
Are international students affected by the new fees?
Yes. International student application fees increased slightly in 2026. Financial capacity requirements for students are set through separate regulations.
Do these increases apply to federal immigration fees?
No. The updated fees apply only to Quebec government services. Federal fees charged by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are set independently.
