Canada reduces waiting time for visa applicants
Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, December 28th, 2012Abuja-The Canadian High Commission has reduced the waiting period for visa applicants from 60 days to 10 days.
A source at the High Commission told News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, yesterday in Abuja that the country was now opening up and accommodating more visitors and travellers from across the globe.
“Because of this, a lot of Nigerians are sending their children to study in Canada and this has led to a backlog in the number of visa applications.
“This informed the mission’s decision to reduce the waiting period from 60 days to 10 days,” the source added.
Diplomatic sources the Canadian government took the decision, following persistent complaints by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olugbenga Ashiru, and leadership of the National Assembly.
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