🇨🇦 Canada visas for Nigeria citizens

Points-based permanent residency ranked by CRS score — no job offer required. Requires an Educational Credential Assessment (WES covers Nigerian degrees), an approved language test, proof of funds of CAD 15,263 (single applicant, 2026), and CAD 1,525 in federal fees including the Right of PR fee.

For students accepted at a designated learning institution. Most college and undergraduate applicants also need a provincial attestation letter (master's/doctoral at public DLIs exempt since Jan 2026). Show CAD 20,635 in living funds — a GIC is the standard route — plus full first-year tuition. The old SDS/Nigeria Student Express fast-tracks were discontinued in Nov 2024, and Nigerian files get extra document screening, so allow more time.