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Requirements for Obtaining Emergency Travel Certificates

1.     A typed signed formal letter of request for the Emergency Travel Certificate by the applicant. Include your email address, current address, and telephone number, please.
2.    A photocopy of the Applicant’s bio-data page of the Nigerian Passport OR a police report for a lost passport and birth certificate from the National Population Commission.
3.    Two current colour passport-sized photographs 35mm x 45mm on the white background with name written at the back.
4.    Copy of confirmed itinerary/airline ticket
5.    Processing fee of one hundred and fifty dollars (CAD$150) in money order OR bank draft ONLY payable to Nigeria High Commission Ottawa.
6.    Kindly note that the processing period is ten business working days (10).
7.     Self-addressed return envelope (Priority OR Xpresspost Envelope from Canada Post Only) National post envelope if you reside outside Ontario and Quebec.) Mail the package to the Nigeria High Commission.
8.    Kindly note that the processing period is ten (10) business days.

NOTE: The Travel Document is valid for 30 days only and CANNOT be used to return to Canada (one-way journey).  For further inquiries, Email: consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS (BELOW 18 YEARS)
1.    Copy of the child’s birth certificate (child born outside Canada).
2.    Copy of Nigerian passport (child born in Nigeria).
3.    Letter of Consent jointly signed by the child’s parents, and must be typed, Photocopies of the parents’ passports data page. One of the passport data pages must be a Nigerian Passport.
4.    Single parents (proof of custody of the child/children).
5.    Two current colour passport-sized photographs 35mm x 45mm on the white background with name written at the back.
6.    Processing fee of hundred and fifty dollars ($150) in money order payable OR bank draft ONLY payable to the Nigeria High Commission.
7.    Copy of confirmed itinerary/airline ticket.
8.    Self-Addressed return envelope (Priority OR Xpresspost Envelope from Canada Post Only).  National post envelope if you reside outside Ontario and Quebec.) Mail the package to the Nigeria High Commission, 295 Metcalfe St. Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R9.

  1. Formal Request Letter
    A signed formal request letter by the applicant for authentication of his/her driver’s license letter. Include your current address and telephone number, please
  2. Copy of Driver’s License
    Legible copy of the National Driver’s License as well as the original (to be sighted and returned to owner).
  3. Return Envelope
    Self-Addressed return envelope (Canada priority or Express post Courier Envelope Only)
  4. Processing Fee
    Non-refundable fee of CAD$50.00 plus Administrative fee of CAD$50.00 money order payable to the Nigeria High Commission
  5. Nigerian Passport
    Copy of applicant’s Nigerian Passport data and stamped page showing last entry into Canada
  6. Processing Time
    Kindly note that the processing period is ten (15) business days. Mail the package to the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, 295 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R9
  7. Inquiries
    For inquiries please call (613) 236 0521 Email: consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa

 

We can help with verifying the status of a Nigerian student in Canada. We require the following documentation to complete this process successfully:

  1. Student Status and Fees Form
    A completed copy of the verification of Student Status and Fees Form
  2. Photographs
    Two (2) passport size photographs
  3. Nigerian Passport
    Photocopy of the biodata page of Nigerian passport

  4. Immigration Status in Canada
    Photocopy of Immigration Status (Study Permit) in Canada

  5. Evidence of Enrollment
    Original letter of admission from institution or evidence of enrollment

  6. Processing Fee
    Schedule of fees

  7. Student ID Card
    Copy of Student ID card
  8. Postage Fees
    An administrative fee of C$20 Money Order payable to Nigerian High Commission, Ottawa

The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria requires that a formal request letter for a waiver, addressed to the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Health, and relevant documents regarding the cause of death be forwarded to the Minister’s office in Nigeria to obtain a repatriation waiver before human remains/corpse are taken to Nigeria. Similarly, a copy of the request is to be attached to the documents to be sent to the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, for authentication.

The approved waiver is to be scanned and e-mail directly from the Federal Ministry of Health to the Nigeria High Commission at chancery@nigeriahcottawa.ca and consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca

Items 2 to 10 are to be submitted in duplicate to the High Commission to facilitate the process. Also send a signed formal letter of request from the funeral home addressed to the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa.

1. Formal request letter for a waiver addressed to The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja. indicating the date of death, place of death, cause of death and Age.
2. Burial Transit Permit.
3. Certification of Embalming & Preparation of Human Remains
4. Notarized statement of the Funeral Director (stating that the casket contains only the remains of the deceased and nothing else).
5. Medical Examiner’s Report (if applicable) if the deceased was killed
6. Certificate for shipment of Body outside Canada
7. Medical Certificate of death
8. Statement of death
9. Notarized copy of Death Certificate
10. Certification of Vital Record regarding communicable/non-communicable disease(s) – This is to state whether or not the deceased had contagious disease. If so, the type of disease should be stated in this document.
11. Processing fee of CAD$50 per page and a non-refundable Administrative fee of CAD$50, payable to the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa in the form of a money order only
12. International waiver fee of five thousand naira only (N5000.00) payable to Port Health services in Nigeria.
13. Original Nigerian Passport of the Deceased (in case passport is not available, the closest relative should send a notarized letter stating same).
14. Self-Addressed return envelope (Priority or Xpresspost Envelope from Canada Post Only) National post envelope if you reside outside Ontario and Quebec).
15. Original and photocopies of documents to be mailed to the Nigeria High Commission, 295 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R9
16. For further inquiries, Email: consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca

 

Nigerians in Canada who are eligible to apply for the Nigerian Pension Life Certificate can do so through the Nigeria High Commission. For the interview, the applicant should appear in person at the Nigerian High Commission with the documents below (1-7). For applicants that are unable to appear in person, please notarize your request letter and the data page of your valid passport in addition to 1-6 and mail to the Nigeria High Commission with a self addressed return Xpress post envelope from Canada post.

1.Formal Request Letter
The applicant should provide an official request letter

2. Certification
Service Discharge Certification of the applicant

3. Service Record
Record of service of the applicant

4. Nigerian Passport
Valid Nigerian Passport and photocopy of the biodata page.
5. Photographs
2 recent passport size photographs (32MM X45MM)

6. Supporting Documents
Other relevant supporting documents such as awards certificates, professional training certificates, etc
7. Interview Appointment
To book appointment for interview date, E-Mail: Consular Section at consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca

The Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, has concluded plans to register Nigerians, their Associations, and Businesses, in Canada. The High Commission would therefore appreciate if all Nigerians in Canada cooperate accordingly in this important endeavor that will surely move Nigeria and her nationals forward, by correctly filling out the registration form below.

This exercise is aimed at achieving, among others, the following objectives:

  • Establish and effectively monitor the number and spread of Nigerians across Canada, thus enabling better services and to come to their aid, in the event of natural or man-made emergencies, as well as to ensure their maximum welfare.
  • Issue Nigerians in Canada identification card, which could, in the near future, become “Nigeria Identity Card Abroad”
  • Unite Nigerians, Nigerian Associations, and Nigerian Businesses, to enhance their unity and cooperation, rather than competition, in the pursuit of the Canadian dream.
  • Establish the number, size/strength and spread of Nigerians.
  • Support and channel contribution of Nigerian Associations and Businesses in the on-going developmental efforts in Nigeria
  • Build enough “critical mass” to convince the Nigerian Government to consider approving absentee voting. It is your right to be served better, a conviction that can only be possible with your cooperation.

Complete Citizens Registration Form Here

REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS


1. LEGALIZATION OF CERTIFICATE OF FREE SALES
(i) Application (on your company’s letter head) stating your request to the Nigeria High Commission and listing the products to be exported;
(ii) Authentication Certificated of Free Sales by Health Canada and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Canada:
(iii) A processing fee of CAD$100.00 in money order only (not cash) per document and non- refundable Administrative fee of CAD$ 50 payable to Nigeria High Commission Ottawa.
2. AUTHENTICATION OF NIGERIAN DOCUMENTS

(I) Nigeria issued document such as Birth Certificates, Academic Certificates etc. must be confirmed and authenticated by the Ministry of Education in Nigeria before it could be legalized by Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa.
a.) A processing fee of CAD$50.00 per document in money order only (not cash) and a non- refundable administrative fee of CAD $ 50.00 in money order only, all payable to Nigeria High Commission Ottawa.

3. AUTHENTICATION OF POLICE CHARACTER
Applicants are advised to first send the Police Character Certificate obtained from the Nigerian Police Force C.I.D Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja for verification before forwarding it to Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa.
Non –refundable fee of CAD$50.00 plus Administrative fee of CAD$50.00 in money order only payable to Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa;
Photocopy of data pay of passport.
Kindly note that processing period is ten (10) business days.
Above documents to be mailed with self-addressed return envelope (Canada Priority or Xpresspost Envelope only).
For further inquiries, please call Consular Section at (613) 236-0521 Ext. 243 or E-mail: consularsecretary@nigeriahcottawa.ca.
4. ATESTATION
Requirements for obtaining Attestation Letter for Non-Nigerian Passport holders
(1)Signed official request letter; including email and telephone number
(2)Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate from the National Population Commission
(3) Current two passport size photographs (32 MM X 45MM)
(4) A copy of Nigeria Educational Certification and other relevant documents.
Non-refundable fifty dollars (CAD $50.00)administrative fees.
Please, note that processing period is ten (10) business days.

 

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Consular Section Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST).

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