The Canadian government has officially ended its 10-year multiple-entry visa program for Nigerians and citizens from various other countries.
Authorities explained that the decision to discontinue the 10-year multiple-entry visa aligns with efforts to manage immigration more effectively following a significant population surge after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previously, holders of the multiple-entry visa enjoyed the freedom to enter and exit Canada at will. However, according to a government update, this visa type is no longer considered the “standard document.”
In an announcement, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (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.”
The IRCC further noted that immigration officers now have increased discretion to issue either single-entry or multiple-entry visas and determine their respective validity periods.
It is worth recalling 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