As of January 1, 2026, Quebec has implemented new immigration service fees, impacting a wide range of applicants and service providers, Maple News reports. The updates include increased costs for permanent and temporary immigration applications, employer requests, immigration consultants, and individuals seeking credential assessments through Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration (MIFI).
The fee adjustments are part of Quebec’s annual indexation policy, which mandates that service fees be updated in line with inflation. For 2026, the fees increased by 2.85%, based on the province’s Consumer Price Index as of September 30, 2024. Authorities stress that these changes are regulatory in nature and do not reflect any shift in immigration policy or program eligibility.
Permanent immigration categories saw several adjustments. The investor program now requires a fee of $18,241—up from $17,875—marking the largest absolute increase. Entrepreneur and self-employed worker fees rose slightly to $1,272. Interestingly, the skilled worker application fee decreased to $840, down from $921, and is now the current rate for 2026 applications.
Family sponsorship-related fees also saw incremental increases. The fee for undertaking the first sponsored person now stands at $335 (up from $328) and $135 for each additional family member. Employers validating permanent job offers must now pay $233, up from $228.
Temporary immigration categories were equally affected. A temporary worker’s application now costs $233, while international students and those seeking temporary medical stays face a small bump to $135. The fee for employers requesting labour market assessments has also increased to $233.
Professional services within the immigration sector were not exempt. Immigration consultants now pay $1,945 for recognition and $1,583 for renewals. Individuals requesting educational credential assessments from outside Quebec must now pay $141, up from $138.
Maple News advises all applicants to ensure they are referencing the updated fee structure when preparing applications in 2026. While most increases may appear modest, the cumulative cost—when combined with federal processing fees, language assessments, medical exams, and consultancy services—can be significant.
It’s important to note that these changes do not affect eligibility or program requirements. They apply exclusively to Quebec’s provincial services. Federal immigration fees, administered separately by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), remain unchanged.