Obtaining Visa

Important Announcement


          The Nigeria High Commission Ottawa, Canada, wishes to inform the public that it has not appointed any agent(s) to carry out transactions with applicants for Nigerian visas on its behalf.


          All applicants for Nigerian visas are strongly advised to deal directly with the High Commission by completing the online visa application processes and also mailing the necessary documents to its official address at: No. 295, Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R9.


          Any applicant for Nigerian visa who engages the services of visa agents does so out of his/her personal discretion and risk. 


           Please note that as a result of the introduction of the new e-payment system by the Nigerian Immigration Service, the Nigeria High Commission has reviewed the procedures for submitting applications and making payments for Visas that are processed here in Ottawa.


Visa Application Guidelines


Applicants for Visas are advised to apply and make payments for their Visa applications online at the Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS) website and thereafter send supporting documents and payment confirmation to the the Nigeria High Commission Ottawa as specified below for processing.


Required documents to send to Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa for processing:












Application Type Application Requirements
ALL VISA TYPES

Fill up online application forms at http://portal.immigration.gov.ng


Print Acknowledgement slip, Payment slip and mail with supporting documents.


Administrative fee of CAD$20.00 in certified Cheque or Money order payable to the 'Nigeria High Commission'.

VISA ON DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL PASSPORTS(GRATIS) Submit application online as described above and mail supporting documents to High commission, Ottawa

NOTE: Please allow two to three weeks processing period for all visa applications. 


All applicants MUST complete and use the Application Tracking section online as the final stage of the application process. Ensure that you have completed this section before your documents arrive at the High Commission Ottawa.