Nigeria has become one of the major sources of immigrants to Canada, and that is unlikely to change any time soon. One of the major questions prospective immigrants ask is how much it will cost to relocate to Canada from Nigeria with Express Entry.
Express Entry is one of the most popular ways to immigrate to Canada. It creates a pathway for skilled workers to become permanent residents of Canada and contribute to its economy. It is ideal for people with university degrees and a decent amount of work experience.
The immigation process is a fairly long one so it’s better to plan ahead. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of possible expenses to show how much it will cost to relocate to Canada from Nigeria with Express Entry.
Items to pay for:
- Transcript
- Educational Credential Assessment
- IELTS General Training
- Police Report
- Medical Examination
- Application Processing
- Right of Permanent Residence
- Biometrics
- Flight to Canada for one adult
Transcript Request Fee
You’ll need to get your transcript to submit to the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) provider of your choice. Your school will be required to mail the document directly to the ECA provider. Transcripts fees vary according to institutions, but they range from ₦10,000 to ₦50,000.
Educational Credential Assessment
The most commonly used ECA provider is WES and they charge 200 CAD to evaluate your educational qualifications. 200 CAD is about ₦70,000. Please note that foreign exchange rates change constantly.
IELTS General Training
This is the language proficiency test you’ll take to show that you can write, read, speak and understand English. It used to cost ₦75,000, but was increased to 79,000 on May 1, 2021.
Police Character Certificate
This will be paid to the Nigerian Police Force. This certificate is important to assure the Canadian government that you don’t have a criminal record and will not be a security risk. It costs between ₦5,000 to ₦10,000.
Medical Examination
This fee will be paid to one of the hospitals designated by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The cost is about ₦40,000 for adults.
Application Processing Fee
This will be paid to IRCC. It costs 825 CAD which is about ₦290,000
Right of Permanent Residence Fee
Also payable to IRCC. It costs $500 CAD which is about ₦175,000
Biometrics
This will be paid at your visa application centre. It costs $85 which is about ₦30,000
Flight for one person
A one-way ticket to Toronto costs an average of ₦350,000.
Cost Breakdown and Total
- Transcript – ₦50,000
- Educational Credential Assessment – ₦70,000
- IELTS General Training – ₦79,000
- Police Certificate – ₦10,000
- Medical Examination – ₦40,000
- Application Processing – ₦290,000
- Right of Permanent Residence – ₦175,000
- Biometrics – ₦30,000
- One-way ticket to Canada for one adult – ₦350,000
TOTAL – ₦1,094,000
This is an estimate, for a single adult, of how much it will cost to relocate to Canada from Nigeria with Express Entry. If you’re relocating with your family, there’ll be extra expenses involved for each individual member.
For more information on applying for Express Entry, reach out to our licensed immigration experts. You can also use our free online assessment tool to test your eligibility here.
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