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🇨🇦 Canada Visa Requirements from 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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Visa Information

Visa Type

Standard Visa

Difficulty Level

Hard

Visa Cost

$100 USD

Requirements

  • 1.Valid Nigerian passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay)
  • 2.Completed application form (IMM 5257)
  • 3.Family Information form (IMM 5645)
  • 4.Schedule 1 – Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257 – Schedule 1) if applicable
  • 5.Proof of financial support (bank statements, pay stubs, letter from employer, etc.)
  • 6.Letter of invitation (if visiting family/friends)
  • 7.Proof of ties to Nigeria (employment letter, property deeds, family responsibilities) to show intent to return
  • 8.Travel itinerary (flight reservations, hotel bookings)
  • 9.Digital photo meeting IRCC specifications
  • 10.Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) submission
  • 11.Visa application fee receipt
  • 12.Purpose of travel (e.g., letter of acceptance from an educational institution, conference registration, detailed travel plan)

Important Notes

Nigerian citizens require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada. The processing time can vary significantly, often taking several weeks or months, and is not fixed. The cost listed is for the visa application fee only; additional fees for biometrics (CAD $85, approximately USD $62) apply. The validity period of the visa is determined by the immigration officer and can range from a single entry to multiple entries for up to 10 years or one month before your passport expires, whichever comes first. The maximum stay duration for visitors is typically 6 months, but this is determined at the port of entry. It is highly recommended to apply well in advance of your intended travel date due to potential delays. All documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by a certified translation.

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