Everything Nigeria citizens need to know about applying for a Canada visa. Updated July 2026.
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| Visa Type | Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor |
| Application Fee | CAD $100 + $85 biometrics |
| Processing Time | Varies with volume, check the live IRCC estimate; the clock starts only after biometrics are given |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per visit |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
IMM 5257 form via IRCC online portal
Biometrics fee CAD $85 (valid for 10 years)
Medical exam may be required depending on stay length
Visa application centre and medical exam charges are set by those providers and are not on IRCC's fee list
Prove both financial capacity AND genuine intent to return, with independent evidence for each. Give your biometrics as soon as IRCC asks, because processing starts after that.
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Yes. Nigeria citizens need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor to visit Canada. Application fee: CAD $100 + $85 biometrics. Processing: Varies with volume, check the live IRCC estimate; the clock starts only after biometrics are given.
The Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor application fee is CAD $100 + $85 biometrics. Biometrics fee CAD $85 (valid for 10 years). Visa application centre and medical exam charges are set by those providers and are not on IRCC's fee list. Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Processing for Nigeria citizens applying for a Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor: Varies with volume, check the live IRCC estimate; the clock starts only after biometrics are given. Apply well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for potential delays.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Nigeria citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: IMM 5257 form via IRCC online portal. Biometrics fee CAD $85 (valid for 10 years). Medical exam may be required depending on stay length. Visa application centre and medical exam charges are set by those providers and are not on IRCC's fee list. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Nigeria-Canada corridor.
Prove both financial capacity AND genuine intent to return, with independent evidence for each. Give your biometrics as soon as IRCC asks, because processing starts after that. Refusals on this corridor usually turn on one of a few things: documentation that is incomplete or inconsistent, financial evidence that does not show where the money came from, or a file that does not establish your reason for returning. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Nigeria-Canada route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: July 2026
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