The government of Canada has officially ended its 10-year multiple-entry visa program for Nigerians and citizens from various other countries.
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) noted that officers will now have to evaluate each application individually to determine the appropriate visa type and duration.
Canada’s multiple-entry visa allows eligible travellers to enter Canada multiple times within the visa’s validity period, making it a convenient option for frequent visitors. However, visa stays are typically limited to six months per visit.
In an announcement IRCC stated, “Guidance has been updated to indicate that multiple-entry visas issued to maximum validity are no longer considered to be the standard document.”
Recall that in October, the IRCC adjusted its permanent residency targets, reducing the goal for 2025 from 500,000 to 395,000.
By 2026, the target will further decrease to 380,000, and in 2027, Canada aims to admit 365,000 permanent residents.