BullBearMkt:

...sorry it's privately owned, except you can pay for it!!! I am sorry, it is not free.

HOW MUCH IS IT?

You cannot get a gynae direct. A general doctor will refer u to a gynae which can take some time.

Stephyl:
Hi dear, thanks for ur well detailed post. I am in calagry at the moment and in need of an affordable gynecologist.....pls can you help me with a contact .i greatly appreciate

rolorolo:
Good morning all.

Please @Jinnzy, could you please confirm if you booked flight ticket indicating to and from (Canada/Nigeria) when you traveled to birth your baby. Kindly clarify please.

I booked my ticket to & fro. For your return ticket u will need at least one month after you deliver to get baby's document. So when booking based on ur EDD date add at least 1 month.

@ Just wise.......Do u know anyone that have said at the POE that they came to give birth and was allowed to enter the country. If you know the best way to tackle immigration questions without being sent back why dont you share it! PLS SHARE YOUR RIGHT WAY OF DOING THINGS!

Like i said earlier i just decided to share my own experience of my journey, at the end of the day Ladies use your DISCRETION. If anyone has answered "to give birth" when asked y they r in Canada please don't hesitate to share your own experience.

@ Yinyola Its Peter Lougheed hospital. U cannot get a gynaecologist directly, a general practitioner (GP) will refer u to one. When in Labour its the DR on shift that will attend to u not necessarily the one u r seeing.

@ Justwise before applying I read All the pages and I followed the footsteps of the previous people that had gone before me. The image of Nigerians u shd be talking abt are those that put to bed and abscond without paying their bills.

I posted based on my own experience am not telling any1 to follow it, its just a guideline. Feel free to post your own experience and stop criticising others.

Hello Ladies I recently had my baby in Calgary, Canada. Before I applied I read nairaland from pg 1 to 20 plus then. Pls let's read the ALL the pages before asking any question.

At the point of Entry the officer just asked my why am in canada, I said Visiting. He asked who?, what I do for a living & other random questions that has nothing to do with my pregnancy, don't think I spent more than 1 minute him.

My bill for Vaginal Delivery

Admittance fee 838,
Hosp fee daily 3673 (For 24 hrs)
Baby's Hosp bill 1080
Obstetrician fee 500
Paediatrician fee 250
Total CAD$6,341

Other Expenses
Birth Certificate long 60
Birth Certificate short 41
Passport photo 25.2
Canadian Passport 107
Nigerian Travel Doc 100
Post to Nig. Embassy to & Fro 40
My baby's KLM ticket 243.5

Please Note: If they had asked me if I was pregnant at the Point of entry I would have said YES. There is no point lieing when u r obviously pregnant. If u r lucky u can meet a good officer.

This bill does not include seeing doc before & after delivery. I posted my bill to give a guideline, bills varies from the city u give birth, the doctor, type of delivery and also if there is complication.

I want to use this opportunity to thank Hotstepper for her assistance when applying for baby's Nigeria document. I wld HV applied for Nigerian Visa or passport for baby BT she explained to me that its not necessary. I should just apply for Emergency Travel Certificate for baby which is cheaper & faster.

If you need further information I will try my best to answer. Goodluck!

I was given 5yrs first time application to Canada and I haven't travelled out of Naija in almost 8yrs

iphiechuks:
@jinny, pls how many years were u given?

If u r married u dnt need to fill the common law form. You marriage certificate will suffice. Common law are for couples living together but are not legally married.

Dayzeeray:


@hotstepper please answer my question above too, don't mind that it may seem dumb o!

Another question: Please what information about me should an invitation letter from Canadian host include?
Thanks.

We paid cash at the Abuja embassy, as at May it was around 35k BT that price might have doubled now due to Exch. Rate.

My sis gave us letter of invite, I dnt know abt ur church member. Some1 else can help u answer that question.

Dayzeeray:


Thanks @Jinnyz for your response.

Please further questions to all the gurus in the house:

1. Do I pay cash at the embassy there?

2. I don't have blood relatives in Canada but know a family from church who relocated there less than 2 years ago. Do you think I should ask them for a letter of invite to show ties to Canada or I should book hotel reservation?

U can go any day on weekdays apart from public holiday. I used Abuja, just walk in submit, pay & do ur biometrics no appointment is needed. I applied in May this year and in less than a month they posted my passport with Visa granted.

Dayzeeray:
Hello forumites,

Please I need further explanation about paper application. Can I just fill downloaded forms and walk into the embassy any day to submit? Or is there a particular day for submission please. Because I don't live in Abuja or Lagos and will have to plan the trip.

Also, after submission I wait indefinitely to be asked to submit passport?

Thanks for your help.

Hello House please i need some clarification!

1. Is it the birth certificate or baby passport that the Dad will need to sign to give consent & acknowledge he is the dad?

2. The dad is currently in Nigeria, can he write and email a scan copy??

Your prompt response will be appreciated. Thanks

Hotstepper:

Birth certificates is done online and for passport, u have to go with the baby. If you will be picking up the passport, u have to go with the baby too

Thanks for your prompt response! From Calgary where is the closest city to get baby's passport? When you say picking up, can one opt for it to be posted rather than going in person again to pick it up?

To apply for the birth certificate and baby's Canadian passport do you need to go in person with baby or u can apply online? Prompt response will be appreciated! Thanks

@ Wayinoma

Trust u and baby are doing well. Called the Mosaic women clinic & was told that they are fully booked, that they cant take anymore patients. Please you you know any other clinic i can call in Calgary or any advice you can give. pls help a sister out!


Regards

@ soletar

Me & my husby applied on 9th May 2016 and got our visa 7th June 2016 to our greatest suprise, we taught it was going to take longer based on what i have been reading. It was paper application via Abuja office. First time applying i was given 5yrs (jst had my passport renewed), my husby got 1 yr guess bec his passport was expiring next year. I think your location should determine the method of application you want to use. If you are residing outside Lagos or Abuja i will advice u do paper application bec even if u do online u still need to go to the visa centre and do ur biometrics and when your visa have been approved you will still go and submit it.

Hope this helps.

@ WAYINOMA

Hope you and baby are doing well. Please i want to clarify something. Is it the gnae at the Mosaic clinic you were seeing that delivered you at the Peter Lougheed hospital?

@ Wayinoma pls did u take any test result from Naija to show the Dr or u had to do all the tests again over there?

@ WAYINOMA, THANK GOD FOR SAFE DELIVERY, BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BORN.

PLS HOW MUCH IS THE COST OF DELIVERY @ CALGARY? WAS IT VD OR CS? AND THE NAME OF THE HOSPITAL!!! THANKS

@ WAYINOMA PLS I WLD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU?

@ WAYINOMA WAS IT AN ONLINE OR PAPER APPLICATION? I HAVE GONE THROUGH THE PAPER FORM CANT SEE ANY COLUMN FOR MEDICAL

@ WAYINOMA

PLEASE WAS IT THIS YEAR YOU FILLED BOTH MEDICAL & VISITING? DID YOU GET THE VISA? WILL APPRECIATE YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE. THANKS!!!!!!!!

Please is there anyone in the house or anyone you know that have actually declared their intention is to give birth and they are granted Visa? Will appreciate prompt response. Thanks

Hello Everyone, I plan on giving birth in Canada, I need some clarifications

when I search for the requirement I need 3 months bank statement, does it mean I need to have a certain amount of money for 3months? what is the ideal amount I should have on my account and for how long?

is it better to apply online or via paper? if they see my baby bump will it make any difference.

should I declare my true intention of going to Canada?

please I will appreciate it if some1 answers my question. Thanks