Canada has canceled its 10-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerians and other nationals. Immigration officers will now decide the visa type and validity, following new population control measures. The move aligns with Canada’s updated residency targets, reducing entries to address the country’s post-COVID population increase.
The Canadian government recently announced the cancellation of automatic 10-year multiple-entry visas for Nigerian citizens and other nationals. Previously, this visa type allowed holders to freely enter and leave Canada over a decade, but it is no longer the “standard document” for entry, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This decision comes amid Canada’s post-COVID population surge, as the government aims to better control immigration.
Moving forward, immigration officers will have greater discretion in issuing single or multiple-entry visas, determining both the type and duration of validity. This update follows an October 2024 policy shift that reduced Canada’s target for new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025, with further reductions to 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027.
These measures underscore Canada’s adjusted approach to managing population growth and immigration flows.
