The location of the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, Nigeria is at 4 Anifowoshe St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos.
Read this short article to the end to learn more about what you can do here.
What is the Significance of the Canadian Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria?
Generally, different countries of the world, especially the ones with a cordial relationship with one another, tend to establish an embassy in core locations within the “friendly” countries.
These embassies serve as the “intermediary channel” between the two countries, as citizens of the residing country can go there for visa-related enquiries, while citizens of the embassy’s country can also go there for help.
What Can One Do at the Canada Embassy in Lagos?
As a Nigerian, you can do basically anything relating to your would-be or existing affiliation to Canada at the embassy.
Here are some of the services attainable there:
a. Passport Services
Nigerians, including those living in Lagos and other parts of the country, can apply for a Canadian passport at the embassy in Lagos.
In addition, you will get help for the following passport-related issues:
- Damaged passport
- Lost passport and;
- Stolen Canadian passport.
b. Visa and Immigration Services
Looking to immigrate to Canada and possibly reside there permanently? Go to the Canada embassy in Lagos located at 4 Anifowoshe St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos.
You’d be able to do the following:
- Get a study visa.
- Apply for a visa to work in Canada or;
- Obtain a visa to visit and stay in Canada for a while before returning to Nigeria.
c. Birth Abroad
If you are married and your wife recently gave birth in Canada, you have to visit the embassy in Lagos.
You will be guided on how to register the birth of the newborn.
d. Marriage-Related Services
For Nigerians looking to tie the nuptial knots in Canada, the embassy is the best place to get the following information and guidelines:
- Processes
- Requirements and;
- Documents required for getting married in Canada.
e. Citizenship Services
If you wish to become a Canadian citizen, by obtaining a Permanent Residence (PR); go to the embassy in Lagos.
You would be walked through the process, as well as given a list of options spanning across Express Entry, Family Class Sponsorship and Start-Up Visa Program.
Services Rendered to Canadian Nationals at Canada Embassy Lagos
For the citizens of Canada, the embassy at Lagos is easily the best place to have their issues sorted, as well as having their interests in the host country (Nigeria) covered.
The services obtainable to the citizens include:
a. Voting Abroad
Help is given on how best to cast votes for any upcoming elections in Canada, especially for nationals living in Nigeria.
b. Pensions and Retirement
Guidelines are also offered to Canadian nationals on how to process their pensions and other retirement benefits while living in Nigeria.
c. Adoption
Surrogacy and adoption services are also offered at the Canadian embassy in Lagos. Nationals are guided on how to adopt a child “internationally” or in this case, in Nigeria and bring the child back with them to Canada.
Final Words
The Canadian embassy in Lagos, Nigeria is located at 4 Anifowoshe St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos. It is both the base for Canada’s diplomatic mission in Nigeria and the headquarters for Canadian diplomats and government representatives (including the Canadian Ambassador/High Commissioner) serving in Nigeria.