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Canada Visitor Visa (TRV)
What you need to know about Canada's Temporary Resident Visa — fees, how long it's valid, and what to prepare.
A Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) — commonly called a visitor visa — is what most Nigerian passport holders need for tourism, family visits, or short business trips to Canada.
Key facts
Validity & stay
- Usually issued as multiple-entry, valid up to 10 years or your passport expiry
- Each visit typically allows up to 6 months
Fees
- $100 CAD per person (or $500 CAD for a family of 5+)
- Biometrics: $85 CAD per person
Processing time from Nigeria
Processing times change frequently based on application volume — recent published estimates for Nigeria have ranged from roughly 6 to 12 weeks. We check the live IRCC estimate for your visa office before you apply and recommend applying at least 3–4 months ahead of your travel date.
Documents you'll typically need
- Valid passport
- Proof of funds for your trip
- Travel itinerary and purpose of visit
- Evidence of ties to Nigeria (employment, property, family)
- Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a Visa Application Centre
- Certified translations for any document not in English or French