How to apply for Canadian study permit in Nigeria

how to apply for canadian study permit in nigeria

How can I get a Canadian study permit in Nigeria

A study permit enables you to study and sometimes allows you to work in Canada, I’m going to show you how to apply for canadian study permit in nigeria

For those of you that want to study in Canada, it’s very important you have the right documents

Requirements for Canadian study permit in Nigeria

  • Proof of acceptance

This is just the letter from the institution you applied for in Canada (the institution must be recognized by the Canadian government)

  • Proof of identity

You need to provide a valid passport ( 2 recent sized photos of you with your name and date of birth specified at the back)

  • Proof of financial support

You must provide a bank statement or anything similar that will cover your stay and expenses during your stay as a student in Canada including your tuition fees and living expenses.

  • Letter of explanation

This is a letter that explains to the visa officer that you know the implications of you going to study in Canada.

You must

Have paid for the study permit and provide proof.

Be in good health and be willing to complete your medical examination if necessary

Be able to satisfy the immigration officer that will leave Canada at the end of your stay

Not have any criminal record

Accepted Language test for Canadian visa in Nigeria

  • IELTS, TOEFL & Cambridge English

If you have all the above requirements next step is Apply for your student visa click HERE to apply

How much is Canadian student visa fee in Nigeria

The fee for the study permit is about $150 (CAD) and then biometrics fee is $85 (CAD). You will also need to pay a service fee of $45.

How to apply for a Canadian study permit in Nigeria

There are basically two ways of applying for a study permit in Canada

You can apply online here for your Canadian student visa

or You can also apply on paper by visiting any Canada embassy in your country

After applying for a study permit you are going to receive a Letter of Introduction that shows that you have being accepted or a letter that tells you why you were rejected note; letter of introduction is not a study permit, take the letter with you to the immigration officials at the point of entry.

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Canada study permit processing time in Nigeria

Most people have being asking me how long does it take to get Canada study permit in Nigeria

Usually it takes 13 weeks to get your study permit if you are from Nigeria and varies depending on your country.

Thanks for reading we wish you the best on your applications.