Canada Visa Fee in Nigeria

 Canada Visa Fees for Nigerians vary for different types of Temporary Residence. Temporary Residence category includes Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), International Experience Canada, Study Permits (including extensions), Temporary Resident Permit, Visitor Visa and Work Permits (including extensions). There's a separate fee for these Temporary Residence Visas and candidates must choose their visa according to their purpose of stay in Canada. Temporary Residence means candidates choosing to stay in Canada for a purpose temporarily ensuring Canadian Immigration officials that they will leave the country once their purpose is completed.

Types of Canadian Visas and their Fees

Here are the types of Canadian visas and their corresponding categories:

Temporary Residence: This includes Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), International Experience Canada, Study Permits (including extensions), Temporary resident permits, Visitor visa (including super visa) or extend your stay in Canada, and Work Permits (including extensions).

Permanent Residence: This includes Business immigration, Caregivers, Economic immigration (including Express Entry), Humanitarian and compassionate, Permanent resident cards, Permanent resident travel documents, Permit Holders Class, Protected persons, and Right of permanent residence fee.

Family Sponsorship: This includes Adopted children and other relatives, Parents and grandparents, Spouse, partner or children (abroad), and Spouse, partner or children (in Canada).

Citizenship: This includes Citizenship - application fees and Other citizenship fees and services.

Inadmissibility: This includes Authorization to return to Canada, Rehabilitation, Repay your removal expenses, and a Temporary resident permit.

Other Applications and Services: This includes Biometrics, Canadian passports and travel documents, Employer compliance, Verifying your status or replacing an immigration document.

Fees

• Electronic Travel Authorization - $CAN 7.00

• International Experience Canada Fee - $CAN 172.00

• Study Permits (Including extensions) - $CAN 150.00

• Restore your Status as a Student - Restore your Status (229) and get a new Study Permit (150) - $CAN 379.00

• Temporary Resident Permit - $CAN 229.77

• Visitor Visa (including Super Visa) - $CAN 100.00

• Visitor Visa (Family of 5 or more) - $CAN 500.00

• Extend your stay as a visitor - $CAN 100.00

• Restore your status as a Visitor - $CAN 229.00

• Work Visa - $CAN 155

Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa in Canada costs:

• Visitor Visa (including Super Visa) - $CAN 100.00

• Visitor Visa (Family of 5 or more) - $CAN 500.00

• Extend your stay as a visitor - $CAN 100.00

• Restore your status as a Visitor - $CAN 229.00

How to Apply for Visitor Visa?

To apply for Visitor visa, answer the required question for your stay in Canada on the official website immigration page of Canada with the necessary documents asked.

After you apply, you need to provide your biometrics and photo. To process your visitor visa application, you need to attend an interview with Canada's officials. Also take an medical exam and provide police certificate. 

Work Visa

Work Visa in Canada costs:

• Work permit (including extensions) per person - $CAN 155.00
• Work permit (including extensions) per group (3 or more performing artists) - $CAN 465.00. Maximum fee for a group of 3 or more performing artists applying at the same time and place
• Open work permit holder - $CAN 100.00
• Restore your status as a worker - Restore your status ($229) and get a new work permit ($155) - $CAN 384.00

To apply for work permit, answer the required question for your stay in Canada on the official website immigration page of Canada with the necessary documents asked.

After you apply, you need to provide your biometrics and photo. To process your visitor visa application, you need to attend an interview with Canada's officials. Also take an medical exam and provide police certificate.

Student Visa

Study Permit in Canada costs:

Study permit (including extensions) – per person 150.00

Restore your status as a student - Restore your status ($229) and a get a new study permit ($150)

To apply for a Study permit, answer the required questions for your stay in Canada on the official website immigration page of Canada with the necessary documents asked.

After you apply, you need to provide your biometrics and photo. To process your visitor visa application, you need to attend an i

Permanent Residence Visa

The cost of a Permanent Residence Visa in Canada varies depending on the specific type of application. Here are some general costs associated with the Permanent Residence Visa:

1. Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF): This fee costs $515 per adult applicant. The RPRF can be paid at the same time as your application fees to help reduce delays during processing. If your application is not approved, you will be refunded. However, when you pay the fees and your application is successful, you are officially a Canadian permanent resident.
2. Biometrics Fee: In most cases, you must pay a biometrics fee when you submit your application. The biometrics fee covers the cost of collecting fingerprints and a digital photo.
3. Permanent Resident (PR) Card: It costs $50 per person to apply for a PR card. You will need to pay the fee each time you renew or replace your PR card.

Application Process

Here's a general guide on how to apply for a Canadian Visa:

Determine Eligibility: Find out if you are eligible for a Canada visa.

Create Online Account: You need to create an online account.

Compile Document File: Gather all necessary documents and information needed for the application1. This includes identity documents, use of a representative form (if applicable), family information, and documents for minor children (if applicable).

Pay the Fees: Pay the application fees. The fees include processing fees for you and anyone you include on your application.

Wait for Processing: After you apply, the visa office will review your application to make sure it is complete and has all the necessary documents. They may also ask you to go to an interview with their officials in your country, send more information, get a medical exam, or get a police certificate.

Submit Passport and Processing Fees: If your application is approved, you will receive a letter that says you are authorized to work in Canada. This letter is not your work permit. You will receive your work permit when you arrive in Canada.

Hence the Canada Visa and its fees have been given for Nigerian candidates. Each visa caters to a different category and it is essential to know which visa to apply for legal stay. For more info on Canada visas, connect with AECC for an enjoyable stay in Canada.