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How Long Must POF Stay in Account for Canada Visa?

Victoria AjetomobiBy Victoria Ajetomobi
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How Long Must POF Stay in Account for Canada Visa?

Every year, thousands of Nigerians require Proof of Fund (POF) for different purposes — from studying abroad, securing immigration visas, to winning business contracts and tenders.

In all these cases, you must provide verifiable financial evidence that you have the required funds. But the process can be stressful, confusing, and time-sensitive.

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Unlike the UK which enforces a very strict and inflexible "28-Day Rule," Canada’s immigration policies regarding Proof of Funds (POF) can seem a bit confusing. One of the most common questions Nigerian applicants ask is: "How long must POF stay in my account for a Canada Visa?"

Whether you are applying for a Study Permit, Express Entry, or a Visitor Visa, understanding how the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) views your bank history is crucial for approval.

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The 4-to-6 Months History Rule

The IRCC does not have a strict minimum number of days the funds must sit untouched (like the UK's 28 days). Instead, the IRCC explicitly asks for bank statements covering the past 4 to 6 months.

Why? Because the visa officer wants to see your average balance and your transaction history. They want to understand your financial behavior.

If your account has maintained a healthy, steady balance over 4 months, the officer can easily conclude that the money genuinely belongs to you.

The Danger of Sudden Deposits (Lump Sums)

Because the IRCC looks at a 4-to-6 month history window, simply dumping ₦30 Million into an empty account and printing a statement the next day is incredibly dangerous.

When a visa officer looks at the historical data and sees that the account was empty for 3 months, only to receive a massive lump sum deposit 48 hours before the visa application, they will assume the money was borrowed. This will lead to a refusal.

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How to Satisfy the IRCC Without Tying Down Your Capital

If you don't have millions of Naira sitting idly in your account for 6 months, how do you legally pass the IRCC financial check?

  1. Provide a Source of Funds Explanation: If you receive a sudden deposit to cover your POF, you must attach a Letter of Explanation. The most common and legal way to justify a sudden injection of funds is through a Gift Deed (an affidavit sworn in court proving a sponsor gave you the money permanently) or by providing proof of a recent property or land sale.

  2. Use a Professional POF Agency: By partnering with an agency like Proof of Fund NG, you can secure the necessary liquid funds exactly when you need them. We can fund your account, and our financial experts will guide you on how to properly document and explain the sudden deposit to the IRCC to avoid the "borrowed funds" suspicion.

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Victoria Ajetomobi

Victoria Ajetomobi

Victoria is an expert study abroad and visa consultant with years of experience helping Nigerian students and professionals navigate complex proof of funds requirements.

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