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Visa application guides
Short guides to UK and Canada visa documents, each based on official government sources.
UK Standard Visitor visa documents checklist (Nigeria)
For a UK Standard Visitor visa you need a valid passport and evidence that you can pay for the trip and will leave at the end of it. GOV.UK also lists supporting documents such as bank statements, proof of employment and details of where you'll stay.
Canada visitor visa documents (Nigeria)
A Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa) needs a passport, proof you have enough money for your visit, and evidence of ties to Nigeria such as a job or family. Most Nigerian applicants must also give biometrics.
Proof of funds for UK and Canada visas, explained
Some visas set a fixed amount you must show; visitor visas don't, but you still need to show you can pay for the trip. These are the published figures for common routes.
TB tests, medicals and biometrics for Nigerian applicants
For the UK, Nigerian applicants coming for more than 6 months need a TB test from an approved clinic. For Canada, most applicants give biometrics, and some routes (Super Visa, Express Entry, some study and work permits) need an immigration medical exam.
Common visa document mistakes to fix before you submit
Most problems you can fix are about consistency: your form, letters and statements should tell the same story. Check names, dates, salaries and addresses match everywhere.
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