Quick answer: Using a planning rate of CAD 1 ≈ ₦935, a Canadian visitor visa plus individual biometrics is about ₦173,000. A study permit plus biometrics is about ₦220,000, while an employer-specific work permit plus biometrics is about ₦224,000. These are planning estimates—not fixed naira prices—because IRCC charges in Canadian dollars and your bank’s exchange rate can change.
If you are applying from Nigeria, the visa fee is only one part of the bill. Biometrics, medicals, document preparation, flights and proof of funds can cost far more. This guide separates what you actually pay from money you only need to prove is available.
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For a concise reference to the official CAD charges without currency conversion, see our evergreen Canada visa-fee reference. This 2026 guide focuses on what those fees mean in naira and the wider costs Nigerians should plan for.
Canada visa fees in naira: quick table
The official fees below were checked against the IRCC fee list. Naira figures use CAD 1 ≈ ₦935 and are rounded for budgeting.
Visitor visa: CAD 100 — about ₦93,500
Visitor visa + biometrics: CAD 185 — about ₦173,000
Study permit: CAD 150 — about ₦140,250
Study permit + biometrics: CAD 235 — about ₦220,000
Employer-specific work permit: CAD 155 — about ₦145,000
Work permit + biometrics: CAD 240 — about ₦224,000
Open work permit, including holder fee: CAD 255 — about ₦238,500
Open work permit + biometrics: CAD 340 — about ₦318,000
Biometrics, one person: CAD 85 — about ₦79,500
Biometrics, eligible family: CAD 170 — about ₦159,000
Visitor visa, eligible family of 5+: CAD 500 — about ₦467,500
Important: do not transfer the naira estimate blindly. Confirm the CAD amount on IRCC, then check the card rate, international-payment limit and any issuer charge before paying.
How much is a Canada visitor visa from Nigeria?
The visitor-visa application fee is CAD 100 for either single or multiple entry. If IRCC requires you to give biometrics, add CAD 85, bringing the usual government total for one person to CAD 185—about ₦173,000 at our planning rate.
An eligible family of five or more applying together can pay a maximum visitor-visa application fee of CAD 500. This cap has conditions, and biometrics may still add CAD 170 for an eligible family applying together.
How much is a Canada study permit from Nigeria?
A study permit costs CAD 150. With individual biometrics, the common government-fee total is CAD 235—about ₦220,000. Tuition, a medical exam, police documents when requested, flights and living-funds evidence are separate.
For applications on or after 1 September 2026, one student outside Quebec must show CAD 23,448 for one year of living expenses, excluding tuition and travel. This is proof of funds, not a fee paid to IRCC. Read our detailed proof-of-funds guide and the official IRCC financial-support rules.
How much is a Canada work permit from Nigeria?
An employer-specific work permit normally costs CAD 155. With individual biometrics, budget CAD 240, about ₦224,000. An open work permit generally adds the CAD 100 open-permit-holder fee, taking it to CAD 255 before biometrics or CAD 340 with biometrics.
These figures do not include charges that may apply to the employer, immigration representative, credential assessment or language test. Before paying anybody for a job, read our guide on how to spot fake visa-sponsorship offers.
Do you need to pay the biometrics fee again?
Not always. Temporary-residence biometrics are normally valid for ten years. Use IRCC’s official biometrics checker before paying another CAD 85. If valid biometrics are already on file, your total may be lower than the examples above.
Other costs Nigerians should budget for
Medical examination: only an IRCC-approved panel physician can perform the exam. The clinic sets the price.
Police certificate and document processing: costs depend on your application and location.
Proof of funds checker — know your exact bank balance target
Country-by-country requirements, updated regularly.
Translation and notarisation: needed where documents are not in English or French or where certified copies are requested.
Visa application centre services: optional courier, SMS, printing and premium services are not the same as the government visa fee.
Bank and card charges: your bank may use a different rate or add an international-processing fee.
Flights and arrival costs: use our Canada relocation-cost guide for the fuller first-year budget.
How to pay Canada visa fees from Nigeria
Create or sign in to the correct account linked from the official IRCC application page.
Complete the correct visitor, study or work application before paying.
Review the fee summary carefully and remove any service you do not need.
Pay online using an accepted card that is enabled for international transactions. Follow IRCC’s official payment instructions.
Save the receipt and upload it only where your application checklist requires it.
Do not pay a “Canada visa fee” into a personal bank account, and never treat payment as a guarantee of approval. Government fees are generally non-refundable once processing begins, even if the application is refused.
Common mistakes that make Nigerians pay more
Paying biometrics again without checking whether previous biometrics are still valid.
Confusing proof of funds with a fee that must be transferred to an agent.
Using a social-media exchange rate instead of the card rate that will actually be charged.
Paying for a medical exam before confirming whether an upfront exam is suitable for the application.
Using an unofficial website that adds hidden “processing” charges.
Submitting the wrong permit category and having to start again.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Canada visitor visa in Nigerian naira in 2026?
At CAD 1 ≈ ₦935, the CAD 100 application fee is about ₦93,500. With CAD 85 biometrics, budget roughly ₦173,000 before medicals or optional services.
How much is a Canada student visa from Nigeria?
The study-permit fee is CAD 150, about ₦140,250 at the planning rate. With individual biometrics, the government total is CAD 235, roughly ₦220,000. Tuition and proof of funds are separate.
Can I pay the Canada visa fee in naira?
IRCC states the fee in Canadian dollars. The amount debited from your Nigerian card depends on the payment channel, issuer rate and possible charges, so confirm with your bank.
Is the Canada visa fee refundable after refusal?
Application processing fees are generally not refunded after processing begins. Some fees for services not used may be refundable; follow the official IRCC instructions for your case.
Does paying the fee guarantee approval?
No. The fee allows IRCC to process the application. Approval depends on eligibility, supporting documents, finances, purpose of travel and the immigration officer’s assessment.
Bottom line
For a quick 2026 budget, think approximately ₦173,000 for a visitor visa with biometrics, ₦220,000 for a study permit with biometrics, and ₦224,000 for an employer-specific work permit with biometrics. Check the official CAD fee and your bank’s live rate immediately before payment.
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