Super Visa From Nigeria

Super visa applications from Nigeria are approved every month, but officers look closely at documents. A clean, honest, well-organized file is the best way to get approved. Here is what to focus on.

How the application works from Nigeria

Your child or grandchild in Canada hosts you and writes an invitation letter. You apply online, meet the income and insurance rules, give biometrics, and complete a medical exam. Our how to apply guide lays out the full process.

• Host in Canada must be a citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian and meet the income requirement.
• Buy at least CAD $100,000 in medical insurance from a Canadian insurer, valid for one year.
• Complete an immigration medical exam with an IRCC panel physician.
• Give biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VFS Global centre.

Current processing time from Nigeria

Processing from Nigeria takes around 48 days as of June 2026. That sits comfortably under IRCC's 112-day service standard, so most well-prepared applications move at a reasonable pace.

Document authenticity and ties

Nigerian applications often get extra scrutiny on whether documents are genuine. Submit only authentic, verifiable documents — financial statements, employment letters, and property records that an officer can confirm if needed.

Strong financial and family ties to Nigeria help show your parent will return home after the visit. Use our document checklist to organize everything so an officer can review it quickly.

Income and biometrics

Confirm your host clears the income threshold with our income calculator — strong, well-documented income is the biggest factor in approval. Give biometrics at a VFS Global centre and bring your passport and instruction letter.