Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Canada · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

Open work permit for graduates of eligible Canadian DLIs, work for almost any employer, no job offer needed. The bridge from study to PR (the Canadian experience feeds CEC). Some college/non-degree programs must be in an eligible field of study; university bachelor's/master's remain broadly eligible.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Beatrice B

At a glance

Embassy processing

Varies

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£180

≈ ₦329,220

Why applications get refused

Applied after 180 days

Application made outside the 180-day window.

Fix: Apply immediately after receiving completion confirmation.

Program not PGWP-eligible

DLI/program or field of study not eligible.

Fix: Confirm PGWP eligibility before enrolling.

Document checklist

Required

Degree/diploma + official completion letter or transcript

When: "all"

Valid passport

When: "all"

Language test results

When: "under current rules"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Varies

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Work permit + open work permit holder fee

£135

246,915

Biometrics

£45

82,305

Total government fees

180

≈ ₦329,220

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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Real outcomes

100% approved

Based on 12 reported outcomes across all Rekoja cases. This is a look back at past cases, not a prediction. The embassy decides; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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