A Complete Guide to Canada Visa Application for Nigerians
By support@click2visas.com
2 years
Canada, one of the world’s most desirable tourist destinations, attracts thousands of visitors each year. There are fantastic towns like Toronto and Vancouver, which are just waiting for you to explore.
It’s also enjoyable to venture out into the countryside, where breathtaking views await! Nigerians need a Visitor visa to enter Canada. Canada Visa Application Center in Abuja and Lagos is handling the Visitor Visas (temporary resident visa).
Read more about how to apply quickly for a Canada Visitor Visa from Nigeria in this post.
What is a Canada visa for Nigerians?
A visitor visa (commonly known as a temporary residence visa) is a legal document that is placed in your passport. It indicates that you satisfy the requirements for entry into Canada.
Most people can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. At the point of entry, the border services officer may authorize you to stay for less than or more than 6 months. If that’s the case, they’ll stamp your Nigerian passport with the departure date. They may also provide you with a document known as a visitor record, which will state the date you must leave by.
If you do not receive a stamp in your passport, you can stay in Canada for 6 months from the date you entered or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
If you require a stamp, you can obtain one from a border services officer. If you arrive at an airport that utilizes primary inspection kiosks, inquire with the border officer after you have completed your inspection.
How to request a Canada Visa Application?
It is always good to apply Canada visa application online because of the below benefits,
- There are no courier fees or mail delivery times.
- Online applications may be reviewed faster.
- You can avoid delays in processing.
- If necessary, you can upload more documents in online itself.
- You do not need to give your passport right away.
- You can get the status of your application quickly.
How to fill online:
Please visit the Click2Visas website and follow the below steps carefully.
- Choose the departure and arrival country, select the required visa type, enter your name, and click ‘CLICK TO START.’
- Verify the visa fee and terms and conditions on the next page.
- On the third page, enter your basic details in the respective field and upload the necessary documents (you can upload the documents at a later stage also).
- After that, review and confirm the information of your form, then proceed with the payment. We support all types of cards for payment.
- You will receive the invoice and a confirmation mail with a link in your registered email id.
- Click the link and complete the remaining form (you can also upload the document at this stage) and submit it for processing.
- Once the visa process is completed, Click2Visas will send your visa-related documents to your email.
- Based on your Consulate’s application procedure, you can submit and collect the visa application by visit or Mail. The Consulate will notify you about the decision made to your application.
The Step-by-Step process at Canada Visa Application Center
Once you have filled out the Canada visa application, you need to book an appointment and proceed further without delay. Please follow the below steps to get your Canada visa without any delay.
1. Online Canada Visa Application Form
You must submit your entire visa application form online. Download the completed form from your email.
2. Appointment at CVAC
After you’ve filed for your visa, you’ll need to make an appointment at a Canada Visa Application Center to get your fingerprints and your photo. This is referred to as ‘biometric information.’
You will get an appointment confirmation email along with the appointment letter once you have scheduled your appointment. The appointment letter will include a reference number and the date, time, place of the appointment, and other vital information.
Click2Visas takes care of your appointment and will send the appointment letter to your email.
3. Canada Visitor Visa Fee
You must pay your visa application cost once you have finished your application and get the appointment. You must pay the Government of Canada Fee as well as the Biometric Fee.
Visitor Visa Fee = CAN$100 (NGN 33,000)
Biometric Fee (per person) = CAN$85 (NGN 28,050)
The biometrics fee covers:
- Collecting fingerprints and a digital photo.
- Canada Visa Application Center service charge for package transmission.
Click2Visas Service Charge = 10x times less than other visa agents.
4. Payment Method for Canada Visa Application additional services
- In-person – Fees must be paid in cash only at the bank counter in the Canada Visa Application Center.
- By Mail – You must pay the fees in Naira only and via bank transfer in the name of “CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT.”
Bank account name: CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT.
Bank name: Sterling Bank.
Account number: 0065165839.
5. Visiting the CVAC
You will receive a document verifying that your biometric has been gathered at the Canada Visa Application Center once you have completed biometric enrolment.
Once your Canada visa application has been approved, you will be informed via email to deliver your passport via a Passport Request Letter. You must submit your original Nigerian passport, along with the Passport Request Letter, passport bio page (2 copies), and consent form, to the Canada Visa Application Center after receiving the Passport Request Letter.
6. On your appointment date
- Show up 15 minutes before your visa appointment time.
- You must attend your visa application appointment. You are not permitted to send someone in your place.
- After receiving your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL), submit a printed copy of your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL), consent form, and a valid passport with at least two blank pages on each side.
- Bring all necessary documentation (originals and copies)
- If you request a visa on behalf of a child under the age of 14, they do not need to attend an appointment because they do not need to give fingerprint data.
Documents Required at the time of traveling to Canada
Covid Vaccination Proof – You must use the ArriveCAN app to input your vaccination proof information. These details must be entered within 72 hours of your arrival in Canada. You must also show this to a border services officer while arriving in Canada at a Canadian airport.
Negative Covid Test Result – The Covid test must be completed within 72 hours of your planned arrival in Canada. Please show airline authorities upon boarding your journey to Canada. The airline persons will not allow you to board the flight if you do not produce a negative test result at check-in.
ArriveCAN Receipt – It may be electronic or paper format. You need to use the ArriveCAN app before checking in at the airport or crossing the border. In that app, you must submit the a)travel and contact information, b)quarantine strategy, and c)COVID-19 symptom self-assessment. d)Proof of vaccination for COVID-19. When you arrive in Canada, you must display this to the border services officer.
Valid Nigerian Passport – A clear color copy of your current passport, which you will use to go to Canada. You must submit a copy of the page containing your birth date and country of origin, as well as any pages containing stamps, visas, or markings.
Optional Documents for both Business and Tourist Visits
- Travel History – Your previous passports or visas.
- Travel Itinerary – Flight reservations, Hotel bookings, or event registration receipt.
- Bank Account details – 6 months of account details, including balances.
- Details of Employer (For Business trips) – A letter from your employer can vouch for the fact that you have a steady employment and intend to return to it. It may also prove that your employer approves your trip to Canada.
Please note that this document list is not an exhaustive list of documents required for your visa application. They may want further information from you in addition to what is stated below. Even if you provide all of the required documentation, there is no certainty that your application will be approved.
Minor Applicants
Documents are required if a minor under the age of 18 travels with only one parent, with a family or friend, or alone.
- A letter granting permission for the minor kid to visit Canada.
- Other documents, such as adoption files or a custody decree, may be required depending on whether or not the minor kid travels unaccompanied.
FAQ on Canada visa
Is it possible for someone else to file my application on my behalf?
You have the option of appointing a representative to file your application on your behalf. To do so, please fill out the Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] form and/or the Application Consent Form, allowing the representative to submit or collect the application pack/decision envelope on your behalf.
How long will my fingerprints be effective when I enroll in biometrics?
Biometrics are valid for 10 years as of July 31, 2018. If you have already enrolled in your biometrics, they are valid for 10 years from the moment of enrolment. The validity of your visa or permit cannot be longer than the validity of your biometrics.
What happens once I submit my application?
After you submit your visa application to the Visa Application Center, the experts will do a quality check based on IRCC standards and submit your application on your behalf the following business day.
Once your Canada visa application has been approved, the Visa Office will safely return your passport to the Visa Application Center and will notify you via your selected means of communication. Your application will also be updated on the Online Application Tracking System when it is ready to be delivered. Your application will then be given to you via the method you specified.
How can I keep track of the progress of my application?
You can either check with Canada Visa Application Center or Click2Visas also will update your application status.
How can I get my passport back?
You have the option of retrieving your passport(s) by,
- Collecting the passport in person at the Canada Visa Application Center or,
- Seeking the return of passport by courier service.
Please note that there will be a Service Charge for the aforementioned services. Courier fees, if applicable, are in addition to the Service Charge for Passport Transmission Services.
What papers do I need to get my passport back?
If you are picking up your Nigerian passport in person, you must bring the following papers:
- A copy of your passport’s stamped biographic page.
- The original receipt from the CVAC.
- A form of official government id.
How long will it take to finish the application process?
Approximately 238 days. This processing time excludes:
- The time it takes to send an application between a CVAC and Canada visa office.
- The time required to provide your biometrics.
