How to Apply for Nigeria Visa in Canada

Do you want to apply for Nigeria visa in Canada? Then here is everything you must know and do in order to get a Nigeria visa in Canada easily and guaranteed.

First let’s start with the visa requirements.

Nigeria Visa Requirements for Canada

To apply for Nigeria visa in Canada, here are the requirements you must have:

• A valid passport with at least six months validity remaining (passport must not expire in the next six months). If you are a non-Canadian passport holder, you must attach photocopies of your immigration status in Canada, showing your Residence (Permanent Residence Card) or Work Permit.
•  One recent colored passport-size photograph (2 inches x 2 inches in size and white background). You must write your names at the back of the passport photograph with stamped date.
•  A letter of confirmation of employment from your employer in Canada (if employed).
• A typed and signed letter of application/request for Nigeria visa.
•  Evidence of sufficient funds for the trip. Receipts for the purchase of U.S. funds from the bank considered adequate to cover the cost of the trip are required and/or six months bank statement.
•  Applications for minors (under 18 years old) are to be accompanied by a letter of consent signed by both parents, and photocopies of both parents’ passport data page, as well as the Birth Certificate of the minor bearing the names of either or both parents. The letters of consent must be endorsed in all cases by a Notary Public (lawyer).
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (photocopy). You are required to do Yellow Fever Vaccination before traveling to Nigeria.
•  Evidence of proper accommodation arrangement. This could be either the address of the host and clearly stated in the letter of invitation, or a hotel reservation confirmation.
•  A letter of invitation from a host in Nigeria, accepting full immigration responsibility and stating the duration of your stay, purpose of your visit and accommodation arrangements. The letter should be from a Nigerian with a valid Nigerian international passport. It should be typed, signed and addressed to the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, Canada with a copy of the signatory’s valid passport data page.

Apply for Nigeria Visa in Canada

If you have the requirements above, then here is how to apply for Nigeria visa in Canada:

1. Visit the Nigerian Immigration visa application portal and fill out a fresh application. Be sure to download and print out the application form after completion.
2. Pay the visa fees. After completing the online visa application, proceed with payment of applicable visa fees online on the application portal.
3. Submit original passport, all required documents (stated above), printed application form, payment receipt, acknowledgement slip and a self-addressed return CANADA POST PRIORITY OR XPRESSPOST ENVELOPE to the Nigerian High Commission, Ottawa. Note that no other courier service is acceptable and that the Embassy does not address envelopes on behalf of applicants. The essence of the self-addressed envelope is for the return of your passport (and visa).

You may need to drop off the documents in person at the visa section of the embassy. Where necessary, you will be invited for a visa interview and biometric capturing before visa issuance.

Nigeria Visa on Arrival in Canada

Do you want a fast and easy way to obtain a Nigeria visa in Canada? Then you should get a visa on arrival. As it does not require any appointments or visits to the embassy, this will save you time and costs.

If you’d like us to process your Nigeria visa on arrival for a guaranteed and expedited approval, then here is every info (and documents) we will require from you:

• Visitor’s passport copy (data page)
• A recent passport photo
• Round trip flight itinerary
• Color of eye
• Color of hair
• Height
• Marital status
• Identification mark (if any)
• Signature (as on your passport)
• Phone number
• Office or resident address (your office or home address)
• Address in Nigeria (the address where you will be staying while in Nigeria)

That’s all we will need from you to process your Nigeria visa on arrival and obtain an approval for you within two (2) working days.

You don’t need to worry about other documents that are required, i.e. letter of invitation, CAC certificate, and letter of introduction. We will provide these, file your application accordingly and follow up on the approval.

Typically, your approval will be sent to you within one to two days after payment.

How to Get a Nigeria Visa on Arrival from Canada

Getting your Nigeria visa on arrival is from Canada is simple, and here is how it works:

1. Place your order for Nigeria Visa on Arrival Processing ($97 USD)

2. Send required info to us via email: hello@destinali.com. Required documents are: Flight itinerary, passport data page, a recent passport photo). Other info include: color of eye, color of hair, height, marital status, identification mark (if any), office or resident address (your office of home address), and address in Nigeria (the address where you will be staying while in Nigeria).

3. We will expertly prepare all required documents (letter of introduction, letter of invitation to Nigeria, CAC certificate of host, flight itinerary, passport copy, etc.), and submit your visa application to the Nigeria Immigration Service.

4. You will then receive a link to the Immigration portal to confirm your details and pay the actual visa fee. The official fee for Canadian passport holders is $75 visa fee and $90 biometrics fee.

5. Receive your Visa on Arrival (VoA) Approval Letter via email within two business days.

6. Verify the letter of approval received on the immigration portal using your application number and reference number to confirm its authenticity.

7. Make printouts of your documents.

8. Arrive at the airport in Nigeria, enroll for biometrics and get the actual visa at no other cost again.