Nigeria e-Visa for citizens of Canada: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Canada apply online before departure.
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Mandatory arrival form: Nigeria e-Landing / Exit Card. Before boarding. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (lecard.immigration.gov.ng)
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Our guide to the Nigeria visa from Canada
Holders of a Canadian passport must obtain an e-Visa before travelling to Nigeria. The application is made online on the official portal of the Nigerian authorities, and the authorisation must be granted before departure.
A tourist trip from Canada to Nigeria therefore starts with a digital process: online form, uploaded supporting documents, then waiting for the authorisation. Fees and processing time are not specified here; check them directly on the official portal or with the Nigerian representation competent for Canada.
Do you need a visa for Nigeria?
Yes. Canadian citizens must hold an e-Visa to enter Nigeria for a tourist stay. This electronic authorisation is applied for online and must be obtained before boarding. The detailed conditions, including the length of stay granted, should be checked on the official portal of the Nigerian authorities.
How much does an e-visa for Nigeria cost from Canada?
The official fee for an e-visa for Nigeria is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Nigeria really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Nigeria?
Documents required for an e-visa for Nigeria:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- One passport-size photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
The documents to upload generally include the passport’s identity page, a recent photo and details of the trip: itinerary, hotel booking or invitation letter from a host in Nigeria. The portal may request other documents depending on your situation. Fees are not given here: only the official portal displays the exact amount to pay.
How to apply for an e-visa for Nigeria from Canada
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Open an application on the official portal of the Nigerian authorities; if in doubt about its address, the Nigerian representation competent for Canada can confirm it. The form covers your identity, your passport and your travel plans. Then attach the requested files, make the payment if required and keep the application reference to track its progress.
Where do you apply for a visa for Nigeria from Canada?
An e-visa for Nigeria is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Canada on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Canada but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Nigeria take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Timing and tips
As no official processing time is given here, apply as soon as your dates are known and keep a margin before departure. Check that your passport will remain valid throughout your stay. Once you receive the authorisation, check that it matches your passport and dates, then take a printed and a digital copy.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Intermediary websites imitating the official portal remain the main trap: they charge service fees for a process you can complete yourself. Other common mistakes are a rejected photo, an inconsistency between the form and the passport, or a non-refundable ticket bought before the decision. Take the time to reread the application before paying.
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Other visa types for Nigeria
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Make sure you have a valid passport for at least six months.
- Prepare all required documents before submitting your visa application.
Online application for Nigeria, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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