The Canadian government has announced the cancellation of the 10-year multiple-entry visa for citizens of Nigeria and other countries, signaling a shift in immigration policy. Previously, the 10-year multiple-entry visa allowed holders to enter and leave Canada freely, but a recent update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states that this visa is no longer considered the “standard document.”
The change comes as part of Canada’s efforts to manage immigration following a population surge in the post-COVID era. According to the IRCC, the policy update now gives immigration officers the discretion to issue either single-entry or multiple-entry visas, with varying validity periods based on their assessment.
This update follows a recent announcement from the IRCC, which revealed a reduction in the target for permanent residents in Canada. The 2025 target has been lowered from 500,000 to 395,000, with further reductions expected for the following years: 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027.
