A Visitor Visa is your legal permission to enter a country for a short-term purpose—whether to visit family, attend events, explore tourist attractions, or conduct limited business. However, applying for a visitor visa isn’t always simple. Many are denied due to documentation gaps, unclear intentions, or legal misunderstandings.
At Gigera Law Services, we help clients in Canada and Nigeria secure visitor visas with confidence. Whether you’re inviting loved ones to Canada or visiting Nigeria on business, we guide you through the legal process to make your travel stress-free and compliant.
A Visitor Visa is a temporary immigration document that allows non-citizens to enter a country for a specific period and purpose—such as tourism, family visitation, business meetings, medical treatment, or cultural exchange. Each country has strict eligibility rules and conditions regarding:
Length of stay
Reasons for visiting
Work and study restrictions
Exit requirements
Sponsorship obligations
Visitor visas typically do not allow employment or long-term residence. That’s why accuracy, honesty, and legal compliance are crucial.
Tourism & Vacation Travel
Visiting Friends and Family
Invitations for Religious or Cultural Events
Short-Term Business Travel or Conferences
Medical Treatment Abroad
Attending Weddings, Graduations, or Funerals
Visa Refusals and Reapplication Support
Sponsorship or Affidavit of Support Guidance
Visitor Visa Extensions or Change of Status
Travel for Dependent or Elderly Family Members
Canada’s Visitor Visa is officially called the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Valid passport
Purpose of travel (tourism, family, business)
Proof of ties to home country (job, property, family)
Financial ability to cover the visit
Letter of invitation (if applicable)
Travel itinerary and return ticket (where possible)
Build a complete application that satisfies IRCC’s legal standards
Draft detailed invitation letters and proof of financial support
Handle visitor visa extensions or restoration of status
Challenge refusals or submit stronger reapplications
Assist with super visa applications for parents/grandparents
Visitors to Nigeria must apply for a short-stay or tourist visa, either through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) or Nigerian embassies abroad.
Completed visa application online
Invitation letter or hotel booking
Passport with 6 months validity
Proof of sufficient funds
Return ticket or exit plan
Support travelers visiting Nigeria
Assist Nigerian citizens inviting relatives from abroad
Guide sponsors through affidavit and legal declaration processes
Resolve entry denial and application errors
Handle short-stay business visa requests
Avoid Visa Denials Due to Errors or Omissions
Simple mistakes can lead to months of delay or bans. We ensure everything is accurate and complete.
Strengthen Your Purpose of Visit
We help build persuasive documents and evidence to satisfy immigration officers.
Support for Elderly or Dependent Travelers
We handle special cases with care, ensuring medical and care support is documented.
Efficient Reapplication or Appeal After Refusal
If your visitor visa has been refused, we assess the reasons and rebuild your case stronger.
Consultation & Eligibility Review
We evaluate your travel plans, history, and documentation needs.
Application Preparation
We assist with online submissions, document formatting, and payment processes.
Supporting Documents & Invitation Letters
We draft compliant invitations, affidavits, and sponsor documents for Canadian, UK, and Nigerian embassies.
Submission & Follow-Up
We monitor timelines, communicate with immigration bodies, and advise you on interview prep or biometrics.
Appeals or Reapplications (if needed)
We handle all stages of the process—even after refusal.
- Canada and the UK typically allow up to 6 months per visit.
- Nigeria’s visitor visas vary but are often issued for 30–90 days with the option to renew.
No. Visitor visas do not permit employment in Canada, the UK, or Nigeria. You may attend meetings or events but not engage in paid work.
Yes. We help Canadian and UK residents invite family with proper documentation, including super visa and sponsorship affidavits.
We can request a reconsideration, file an appeal (where applicable), or help reapply with stronger evidence.
Yes, but extensions must be requested before your current visa expires. We assist with all extension or status restoration requests.
