Canada has gradually risen to become a tourist attraction. It borders on three oceans, and with its towering mountains, countless lakes and a friendly cosmopolitan culture is a clincher for anyone who desires a holiday.
What do I need to know before I apply?
Under the Tourist Visitor visa, foreigners can apply to come and visit Canada for a short duration of time. This visa allows applicants to apply to come and visit Canada along with their dependent children. Applicants must intend to come to Canada to visit and refrain from engaging in work or study and respect the terms of their entry to Canada. Join more than 5 million people who visit Canada each year and explore the many tourist opportunities this great country has to offer.
Although this visa does not entitle applicants to work in Canada, it does offer them the chance to experience Canada"s diverse geographic and cultural landscape for themselves.
What are the Canadian Visa Requirements?
Asides other conditions for eligibility, all visitors should:
- Possess a valid passport
- Have 2 recent passport photographs; make sure these photos meet the requirements
- Have sufficient funds for the duration of their intend stay. The amount of money may vary, depending on the circumstances of your visit
- Respect the terms of their entry to Canada, and ensure that they are criminally and medically admissible to enter Canada. Some visitors may be required to undergo a medical examination
- Keep handy other documents like identification cards, proof of employment, proposed itinerary and a letter of invitation from a Canadian friend or relative. They may prove useful.
- Evidence of confirmed flight and hotel booking. You can book your flight + hotel now and enjoy huge discounts. Click here
How do I apply for a Canadian visa?
Fill in your details in the form provided, then you"ll need to submit your passport that is valid for at least six months and has at least two blank pages, a recent passport sized photo, and details of your itinerary.
You can also apply online on the Canadian High Commission website here by
clicking here Tourist Visa Entitlements
As a visitor, tourists are free to travel anywhere throughout Canada and visit family, friends and experience Canada"s many attractions. They may also register for short courses relating to courses of areas of general interest, self-improvement or to register to learn English or French. During their stay, visitors can meet with prospective employers or recruiters and seek out exciting employment opportunities, explore world-class schools and educational institutions to pursue further studies, and investigate options for extending their stay in Canada.
Visitors can also take advantage of the many world-renowned festivals, cultural and artistic events which take place throughout the year, as well as explore the majestic landscapes and many natural wonders which find a home in Canada, making it truly unique.
What are the Canadian Embassy contact details?
Canadian High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria
4 Anifowoshe Street
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel.: (011 234 1) 271-5650
Fax: (011 234 1) 271-5651
Canadian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria
15 Bobo Street, Maitama
Abuja, Nigeria
Tel.: (011 234 9) 461-2900
Fax: (011 234 9) 461-2901
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