How much it Fully costs to travel from Nigeria to Canada

Canada is one of the most sought-after countries in the world. Little wonder many Nigerians seek ways of migrating to the country. However, if you are looking for how much it costs from Nigeria to Canada, you are in the right place. In this article, we would be showing you how much it costs to travel from Nigeria to Canada and other relevant information.

Why Travel to Canada?

There are a million reasons to travel to Canada and some of the reasons are discussed below:

1. Natural Beauty

There is no doubt that Canada is beautiful. From the beautiful landscape to the high mountains, to the coastlines and clear waters, Canadian sights can take your breath away. If you love to take pictures, you’d find a beautiful environment as Canada is known for its gorgeous scenery. Canada also has popular natural attractions such as the Canadian Rocky Mountain parks, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Cabot Trail, and Niagara Falls, among many other natural wonders. There’s almost no reason not to travel to Canada especially if you love natural beauty.

2. Best Cities

Canada has one of the most attractive and modern cities in the world. Its cities are famous for being environment friendly, clean and safe. They are also easy to navigate as some are quite smaller than those in the US. Residents are also friendly and hospitable to newcomers. Hence, you should have little or no problems adapting to life in Canada. Amazingly, Canada is known to be one of the world’s friendliest countries. So, wherever you choose to stay in Canada, you are certain to have the best experience.

3. Less Expensive

Compared to other top countries, staying in Canada is affordable. This means you don’t have to break the bank to have a good time as there are affordable yet fun things you can do. In fact, the Canadian dollar is slightly lower than the US dollar so the prices are friendly to travellers.

4. Multi Cultural

Canada welcomes various cultures from other countries including Nigeria. Thus, Canada is suitable for you even as a Nigerian as the country encourages diversity. If you feel like eating Nigerian food at any time, there are several African stores in the country to meet your need.

Cost of Traveling to Canada for Nigeria

Now, we would be looking at the cost of travelling to Canada from Nigeria based on the requirements which are as follows:

1. Canadian Visa

A Canadian visa simply gives you access to travel to Canada from Nigeria. It is a stamp on your passport that lawfully allows you to travel to Canada and live there temporarily or permanently. With a Canadian visa, you are qualified for entry into Canada by the Embassy in Nigeria. The Canadian visa processing fee varies depending on the type of visa you want to apply for and the immigration stream. Immigration streams include family sponsorship, provincial nominee programs etc. However, this is an estimated price list:

• Business Immigration Fees

This is for those going to Canada through the Investor, Entrepreneur, or Self-Employed streams.

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
Main applicant	$1,625
A Spouse, common-law or a conjugal partner	Add $850
A dependent child under the age of 22 or a dependent over the age of 22 who cannot support themselves financially due to mental or physical condition.	Add $230 per dependent

Economic Immigration Processing Fees

This applies to Quebec Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Programs, Atlantic Immigration Pilot, Federal Skilled Trades, Federal Skilled Workers and Canadian Experience Class.

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
Main applicant ( processing fee with right of permanent residence fee)	$1365
A Spouse, common-law or a conjugal partner ( plus right of permanent residence fee)	$1365
A dependent child under the age of 22 or a dependent over the age of 22 who cannot support themselves financially due to mental or physical condition.	Add $230 each per dependent

• Family Sponsorship Fees

Spousal and dependent child sponsorship

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
Spouse or common-law partner (plus sponsorship fee, principal applicant fee, and right to permanent residence fee)	$1080
Dependent child	Add $155 per child

Parent and Grandparent sponsorship

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
Parent or grandparent (plus sponsorship fee, principal applicant fee, and right to permanent residence fee)	$1080
Spouse or common-law partner of your parent or grandparent	$1080
Dependent children of your parent or grandparent	$155

• Visitor Visa Processing Fees

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
A Visitor or Super visa for a single or multiple entry into Canada	$100 per person
A Visitor visa for single or a multiple entry to Canada for a family of 5 or more.	$500
Extend a visitor visa	$100 per person
Restore a visitor visa	$200 per person

• Work Permit

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
Work permit	$155 per person
A work permit for a group of 3 or more performing artists	$465
Open work permit	$100 per person
Restore a work permit	$355

• Study Permit

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
Study permit	$150 per person
Restore a study permit	$350

2. Biometric Fees

The visa authorities require that your biometrics which includes your photo and fingerprints be taken for proper verification. Below is the breakdown of the biometric Fees:

Applicant	Processing Fee in CAD
Individual applicants	$85
Families applying together	A maximum total fee of $170
A groups of 3 or more performing artists and their staff	A maximum total fee of $255

3. Flight

To travel to Canada from Nigeria, you need to take a flight. The amount you would spend in this regard depends on the airline. The following are some airlines and their costs to Canada:

British Airways

• $1410
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Toronto (Canada)

Egypt Air

• $1236
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Toronto (Canada)

KLM

• $1477
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Toronto (Canada)

Turkish Air

• $1410
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Toronto (Canada)

Lufthansa

• $1236
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Toronto (Canada)

Delta Airways

• $1658
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Vancouver (Canada)

Brussels Air

• $1432
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Halifax (Canada)

Air France

• $1468
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Toronto (Canada)

Qatar Airways

• $902
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Montreal (Canada)

4. International Passport

You need to get an international passport which would be valid all through your stay in Canada. The cost of the Nigerian international passport depends on how long you want to use the passport and the number of pages. Noteworthy, if you do not travel often, then you should get a 32-page passport. If you travel often, then you should get a 64-page passport. The cost of an international passport based on the number of pages includes:

• 32-page five-year official passport – N15,000
• 32-page five-year standard passport – N25,000
• 64-page five-year standard passport – N35,00
• 64-page 10-year standard passport – N70,000

5. Language Proficiency Test

This is very useful for people who want to study in Canada especially as you must have a sound knowledge of English or French. Hence, you have to take an English or French language proficiency test which can be either IELTS, TOEFL etc. The IELTS exam however costs about N76,000 – N85,000.

6. Police Character certificate

Canada has zero tolerance for crimes and embraces individuals that are law-abiding and do not pose a threat to the country and its citizens. Hence, you would need to provide a Police Character Certificate which is now N40,000.

7. Medical Report

You also need to prove that you are in good health by providing a medical report which could cost from N20, 000 – N40,000 depending on the hospital.

Conclusion

Thousands of Nigerians travel to Canada every year to live, work, study etc. If you desire to travel to Canada and you are seeking information on how much it would cost you to move, then we hope this article has been of help to you. It should be noted that the prices listed above are not fixed and could be changed at any time. Thus, it is advisable to have extra money to cover additional costs that may apply to your immigration process.