REQUIREMENTS FOR STR VISAS

All applicants must strictly comply to the requirements otherwise your application will be returned and you may have to re-submit your application with another administrative fee.

1. STR form to be completed online at portal.immigration.gov.ng in quadruplicate. Please print the forms before submitting the application online

2. The following documents should be attached to each completed form:-

a) 4 recent coloured passport size photograph (White Background) and ensure to write name at the back with stamped date.

b) Valid National Passport: Passport should be valid for a minimum of six months.

c) 4 copies of Certified or Notarised copies of Professional Certificates/Diplomas and Resume that qualify the applicant for the job.

d) 4 copies of Expatriate Quota approval letter issued by the Nigerian Immigration Service.( Copies to be certified by the federal Ministry of Internal Affairs in Nigeria)

e) 4 copies of Letter of Offer of Appointment from the employing company in Nigeria, detailing the job description and personal emoluments.

f) 4 copies of Letter of Acceptance of the Offer.

g) Police Character/ Clearance Certificate.

h) Photocopy of Vaccination Certificate against Yellow Fever.( Do not send the original yellow card

i) In addition to the online payment, send an administrative fee of CAD$20.00 money order payable to the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa

j) Self-addressed return CANADA POST PRIORITY COURIER ENVELOPE ONLY with which to mail back the passport, a personal pick-up . Please note no other courier service is acceptable. Ensure to fill out the sender and receiver addresses on the envelope.

k) Accompanying wife and children must comply with items 2(a, b, & j). In addition, a separate invitation is required for spouse and dependants.

l) Please allow minimum of 7 working days processing period. The interview date scheduled online is not applicable unless you are contacted.

FOR INTERNS AND VOLUNTEER WORKERS:

1. Comply with items 1, 2 a, b, c, e, f, g, h, i, and j above.

2. Additionally, the following requirements must be met:

i. Copy of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Contract between the appropriate Nigerian Government Agency/ Ministry and the Non Government Organization (NGO) concerned.

ii. Acceptance of the conditions in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

iii. Request from the sponsoring Government agency or Ministry.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT VISAS

In addition to the other requirements for STR Visa except Quota approval, applicants for student Visa must submit the following:

1. Formal letter of application for student Visa

2. A copy of the letter of admission

3. A copy of the letter of acceptance

4. Evidence of payment of school fees

NOTE:

• Canadian nationals who are also nationals of other countries must apply for visa with their Canadian passports only.
• The Mission requires a minimum of one week to process STR/TWP Visas
• It is important that the form be duly completed and all supporting documents attached.
• The Consular Section opens to the public from 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. daily except weekends and public holidays.
• The High Commission reserves the exclusive right to grant or reject visas.

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.