Legalization of Documents

Legalization of Certificate of Free Sales ​

Companies exporting products to Nigeria must legalize their Certificate of Free Sales before use in Nigeria.

Requirements

• Formal Request Letter – typed, signed, on company letterhead, listing products to be exported.
• Authentication – Certificate of Free Sales authenticated by Health Canada.
• Processing Fee – CAD $100 per page, payable by money order or bank draft (not cash) to Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa.
• Return Envelope – self-addressed Canada Post Priority/Xpresspost envelope (National envelope if outside Ontario/Quebec).

Processing Time

10 business days.

Submission

Mail the complete package to:
Nigeria High Commission, 295 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R9

Inquiries

Email: consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca or call: +1 (343) 688-1061

Authentication of Nigerian Documents

Certain Nigerian-issued documents (such as birth or academic certificates) must be authenticated before use in Canada.

Requirements

• Documents authenticated by the Ministry of Education in Nigeria.
• Return Envelope – self-addressed Canada Post Priority/Xpresspost envelope (National envelope if outside Ontario/Quebec).

Processing Time

10 business days.

Submission

Mail the complete package to:
Nigeria High Commission, 295 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R9

Inquiries

Email: consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca or call: +1 (343) 688-1061

Authentication of Police Character Certificate

Police Character Certificates must first be verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja before submission to the High Commission.

Requirements

• Original verified Police Clearance Certificate.
• Photocopy of Nigerian passport biodata page.
• Processing Fee – CAD $100, payable by money order or bank draft to Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa.
• Return Envelope – self-addressed Canada Post Priority/Xpresspost envelope (National envelope if outside Ontario/Quebec).

Processing Time

10 business days.

Submission

Mail the complete package to:
Nigeria High Commission, 295 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R9

Inquiries

Email: consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca or call: +1 (343) 688-1061

Attestation Letters (Non-Nigerian Passport Holders)

Attestation letters may be requested by non-Nigerian passport holders to confirm Nigerian heritage or documentation.

Requirements

• Signed Request Letter – must include email and telephone number.
• Birth Certificate – original and photocopy from the National Population Commission.
• Photographs – two recent passport photos (32mm × 45mm, name written on back).
• Nigerian Educational Certificates – photocopies and other relevant documents.
• Fees – CAD $100 (money order, non-refundable) plus CAD $50 administrative fee, payable to Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa.
• Return Envelope – self-addressed Canada Post Priority/Xpresspost envelope (National envelope if outside Ontario/Quebec).

Processing Time

10 business days.

Submission

Mail the complete package to:
Nigeria High Commission, 295 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R9