Canada Visa Application And Requirements

You will require a Canada visa to enter the country, whether you are visiting for the first time or returning to rediscover Montréal’s cultural energy or see family in Toronto for your yearly Christmas gathering. Your aspirations to travel to this nation where nothing is impossible and no dream is too large just become a little less difficult with the help of our step-by-step guide to the Tourist Visa application process.

Types of Visas

There are several types of visas for Canada:

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Validity:

A visitor visa (temporary resident visa) may be multiple or single entries. A multiple-entry visa will allow you to stay in Canada for six months at a time and can be valid for up to ten years.

single-entry visa allows you to visit Canada once and is valid for up to six months from your date of arrival. For single-entry visas, your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your date of return to Nigeria.

How to Apply for a Canada Visa Online

Whether you are applying online through the IRCC online application system or in person through a visa application center, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Download the Document Checklist, Visitor Visa (IMM 5257), and Family Information (IMM 5645) forms.
  2. Fill out the application forms and gather all your supporting documents (as listed below).
  3. If applicable, complete the VFS consent form. When using a third-party provider, such as VFS Global, you will need to submit a consent form along with your application or your application will be returned to you.
  4. Pay the visa fees.
  5. Submit your application to your local visa application center. Be sure to bring along all the documents stated in the document checklist and an accepted form of payment (cash is recommended).
  6. Pay the service charge and obtain a receipt with a unique tracking number which you can use to track the progress of your application online.

If you are unable to provide all the supporting documents, you will need to complete a waiver form and attach it to your application or you risk being denied your Canada visa.

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Canada Visa Fees

The visa fees for a Visitor Visa may vary depending on whether you pay online or in person at a visa application center. They should be paid in Naira and are subject to change whenever the embassy deems it fit. Generally, there are two types of fees: an application processing fee and a biometric fee.

Estimated fees when paying online and applying in person:

  • Processing fee – about ₦28,000 (about 68 US Dollars)
  • Biometrics (per person) – about ₦24,000 (about 58 US Dollars)

Estimated fees when applying through the VFS Global Visa Application Centre:

  • Processing fee – about ₦28,000 (about 68 US Dollars)
  • Biometrics (per person) – about ₦24,000 (about 58 US Dollars)
  • Service charge – about ₦17,000 (about 41 US Dollars)

 

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Canada Visa Application and Requirements

  • Completed Visitor Visa (IMM 5257) and Family Information (IMM 5645) forms.
  • Your original and copy of your Nigerian passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of return and have at least two blank pages.
  • Two color photographs that meet the visa photo requirements.
  • Proof of application processing fee and, if applicable, biometric fee.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the trip (i.e. three months’ bank statements, payslips, proof of investments, etc.).
  • If you are not paying for the trip you will need a letter from the person or institution sponsoring your trip and additional documents (i.e. a copy of their passport and a bank statement proving they have sufficient funds).
  • Proof of ties to Nigeria (i.e. employment letter, proof of businesses or assets, etc.).
  • Copy of provisional flight booking and travel itinerary (i.e. accommodation reservations).
  • You may need to provide a medical history or proof of good health.
  • Previous passports showing travel history.
  • Additional documents to support your application (i.e. marriage certificates, invitation letters, etc.).
  • A self-addressed return courier envelope.
  • Minors (under 18) traveling alone will need a letter of authorization signed by both parents and legal guardians. For minors traveling with one parent, a letter of authorization from the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian is required.
  • If you are visiting family or traveling for business you will need an invitation letter detailing the nature of the visit, length of stay, details of the host person or business, etc.

Paper photographs are not required if you need to supply biometrics.

She detailed the document checklist for Visitor Visa.

Documents may vary if you are applying through VFS Global.

Where to Apply

There are two options when applying for a Canada visitor visa: online or through a VFS Global Visa Application Centre. The visa process can take some time so using a visa application center is recommended if you have the option.

Canadian Embassy in Nigeria

Address:
4 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Telephone: (234) 1 271 5650

Hours:
Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 1 PM

Canadian Visa Application Centre in Abuja

Address:
Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Plot 1161, Memorial Drive, Central Business District, Abuja

Telephone:
(234) 815 019 9900

Hours:
Monday to Friday 8 AM – 3 PM

Canadian Visa Application Centre in Lagos

Address:
Manor Hall, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I – Lagos

Telephone: (234) 815 019 9900

Hours:
Monday to Friday 8 AM – 3 PM

Online

To apply online you will need to have access to a scanner to create digital copies of your documents and a credit card to pay the processing and biometric fees.

Online applications can be done through the IRCC website.

Courier service

Once your passport and visa (if applicable) are ready for collection, you have the option of collecting them from the Visa Application Centre or having them couriered to your chosen address. The courier service will be paid for when you submit your application.

When collecting your passport in person, you will need the following documents:

  • The application checklist was provided to you by VFS Global when you submitted your application.
  • Your original identity card or other official proof of identification.
  • A copy of your photographic ID.
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