Canada Student Visa Requirements for Nigerian Citizens

As a Nigerian citizen applying for a Canadian student visa, there are requirements you need to satisfy in order to make the process of your visa application easy and also to avoid unnecessary complications. The following are Canada Student Visa Requirements for Nigerian Citizens  and these are the documents you need to have in your possession before starting the procedure for your visa application:

• Passport: You need to present an original photocopy of your Nigerian Passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your stay in Canada and should have at least two blank spaces.
• Photograph: You need two color photographs that are recently taken. Ensure that the photographs show your full face. It must also be clear and taken with a plain background. It should have a dimension of about 35-40mm.
• Flight reservation: Also, you need to present a flight ticket reservation. This should show the airline, date, and time of arrival in Canada. Order your flight reservation online.
• Hotel reservation: If your school does not have any plans for accommodation, you should present a confirmation for a hotel reservation. Order for your hotel reservation online.
• Cover/Motivation Letter: This explains your plans for study. It also helps you assure the consular officer that you are passionate about your course of study and deserves a study visa.
• Proof of acceptance: if you have the intention of studying in any Canadian institution, you will need to apply for it. The school will send you a letter of acceptance as proof that you have been offered admission to study there. This letter should be included with your student permit application.
• Proof of financial support: you must prove that you have sufficient funds in your account that will cater to your needs while you stay and study in Canada. Apart from tuition fee payment, the Canadian authorities expect you to set aside CAD $ 11,000 for your upkeep.
• Proof of financial capabilities can come in form of your statement of account or your sponsors. In the case where you present your sponsor’s bank statement, you should submit a sponsorship affidavit to your documents.
• Health status: There is a need to provide a medical report.  The report will contain your medical history and proof of good health.
• Certificates of Social ties: These include your marriage certificate (if married) and birth certificate of your children (if applicable).
• Introduction letter from employer
• Police Certificate: A certificate from the police station will also be required stating that you do not have any criminal record.
• Academic certificate: You will need to get all certificates from the previous institutions you have attended. You can also get transcripts and other proof that you have attended other schools prior to your application.

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What are your options for Canadian Immigration?

• Provincial Nominee Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class
• Humanitarian and Compassionate
• Study to Immigrate
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
• How to Become a Canadian Citizen: Applying for Canadian Citizenship
• Family Sponsorship
• Spousal Sponsorship
• Express Entry
• Skilled Workers
• Caregivers
• Investors and Entrepreneurs
• Refugee and Asylum
• Visa rejections/Appeals

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