Nigerians in Canada apply for and renew their passports online through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and attend a Nigerian mission for biometrics — the High Commission in Ottawa, with outreach that serves Toronto and other cities with large Nigerian communities. This guide covers how to apply for or renew a Nigerian passport in Canada in 2026.
Where Canadian applications are processed
You complete and pay for the application online, choose Canada and your serving mission, and attend for biometric capture. Ottawa is the full-time mission; Toronto and other centres are commonly reached through scheduled outreach sessions, which bring capture closer to where most applicants live.
What you need in Canada
- A valid, correctly linked NIN
- Your current or expired Nigerian passport (for a renewal)
- Proof of Canadian address and status
- Recent passport photographs to specification
- Payment in the required currency, plus return-shipping arrangement
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1. Fix your NIN
Confirm it is active and matches your name and date of birth.
2. Apply and pay online
Complete the NIS application for Canada and your passport type and validity.
3. Choose Ottawa or a Toronto outreach
Book the earliest biometrics slot at the mission or an outreach session.
4. Attend and capture
Bring your originals, complete biometrics, and check your captured details.
5. Receive your passport
Collect or receive it by the mission’s return arrangement, and verify every detail.
This guide is general information, not immigration advice. Nigerian mission and NIS procedures, fees, outreach schedules and appointment availability change; confirm the current process before you apply.
If you (or someone travelling with you) also needs a Nigeria visa, see applying for a Nigeria visa from Canada. Nigerian citizens and dual citizens do not need a visa — they travel on a Nigerian passport (here is why).
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