Nigeria fans: Do you need a visa or eTA for Canada's World Cup?
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming up, Nigerian football fans hoping to cheer on their team in Canada need to know Canada's entry rules. Canadian immigration can seem complicated, but figuring out if you need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is the first crucial step before booking flights. This guide explains the process for Nigerian citizens planning to visit Toronto or Vancouver for the games.
Understanding Canada's entry documents: eTA versus visitor visa
Canada uses two main documents for air travelers: the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) and the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also known as a visitor visa. Which document you need depends on your nationality.
An eTA is a digital travel document for people from visa-exempt countries. If you have a passport from one of these nations, you'll usually need an eTA to fly to Canada. The application is fast and done online. For instance, fans from countries like the Netherlands or Croatia would apply for an eTA to enter Canada, as explained in our guide for Netherlands & Croatia Fans: eTA to Enter Canada in 2026.
However, if your country is not visa-exempt, you must get a visitor visa (TRV) to enter Canada, whether you arrive by air, land, or sea