Nigeria
Canada
Canada visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Nigeria
- High Commission of Canada in Lagos
Anifowoshe Street 4, Lagos
- High Commission of Canada in Abuja
Palm Close 13010G, Abuja
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Port Harcourt
15 Ahoada Street, Rumuibekwe Housing Estate, Port Harcourt
All missions of Canada in Nigeria
Canada has 3 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Lagos. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Port Harcourt.
Canadian citizens travelling to Nigeria
CanadaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Nigeria to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
The United States requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Nigeria?
The Canadian embassy in Nigeria is in Lagos.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.