Canada Visitor Visa
About the Canada Visit Visa
A Canada Tourist Visa is an official document issued by a Canadian Visa Office which is attached to your passport. It is proof that you have met the requirements to enter the country as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker). It is officially referred to as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
There are two types of Visitor Visas for Canada:
- Single entry visa: Single entry visas are granted for a period of up to 6 months
- Multiple-entry visa: Multiple-entry visitor visas are granted for up to 10 years or one month prior to the expiry date on the passport or re-entry visa (whichever date comes first).
Eligibility requirements for a Canada Visit Visa
The visa requirements for Canada tourist visa are:
- A valid passport
- Proof of good health
- No criminal history or immigration-related convictions
- Proof that you intend on returning to your home country (stating you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family)
- Proof of funds to sustain you during your stay
- Intended duration of your stay and temporary residence
Related FAQS
Various reasons for which you could be denied entry into Canada:
- Security reasons, including being involved in terrorism, violence, subversion, or espionage
- Human rights violation like war crimes
- For having a criminal record
- For being a part of an organized crime
- Medical conditions that that are excessively demanding or cause danger to public health
- Financial reasons
- Having a family member who is inadmissible
- Non-compliance with IRPA provisions
- Providing false information in the documents
- Withholding information related to IRPA decisions
- You are a part of a special event
- If you fulfil the fee exemption criteria
- The purpose of your visit is limited
An eTA is required including for travelers coming from an exempt country who is going through Canada. The eTA is valid up to 5 years or when your visa expires, whichever comes first.
Other visa exempt countries include:
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- France
- Japan
- Chile
Documentation for a Canada Tourist Visa
The documents required for Canada tourist visa are:
- A valid passport with an expiry date exceeding 6 months
- Documents to prove your ties to your nation country
- 2 recent passport size photographs with a white background having no borders
- The photograph must not be more than 90 days old
- A sworn affidavit or an invitation letter from your relatives, if you plan to live with them
- Medical clearance certificate
- Photocopy of your return ticket and/or travel itinerary
- Any additional documents required by the local visa office
- Bank statements to prove you have enough funds to live in Canada for a while.
Documentation is an important step in applying for a Canadian Tourist Visa.
Consult with a lawyer who can evaluate your unique circumstances and application materials to zero any chances for visa denial.
Related FAQS
For bank statements:
The bank statement must have the last 6 months’ data. It must include foreign slips, property purchases, fixed deposits, etc.
The invitation letter should not be too brief:
- It should be detailed and clearly state that this individual will provide free food and lodging for you during your entire stay in Canada.
- It should include your full name and birth date, and also confirm the travel dates that you will be visiting in Canada.
- More than that, it is essential that the invitation letter is signed by the individual, and have a contact phone number and address in case IRCC wishes to confirm this person’s intention.
For ties to Homeland:
- Include copies of title deeds or lease agreements to property translated by a certified translator
- Add detailed employment letters or contracts that identify you as a permanent employee of your employer, the length of your employment, your role at the company, and when you are expected to return to your employment.
- If you’re currently in Canada and want to stay longer than your visa’s expiration date, you could file for an extension. In order to apply for an extension, you will need to fill out an IMM 5708 Form.
- You need to be currently in Canada
- You need to hold a current passport that will stay valid for the duration of your stay
- You will need to pay the associated fee for Form IMM 5708
- You will need to ensure that any other permits that you hold (Study or work) will stay valid and not interfere with your visitor permit.
Application Process for a Canadain Tourist Visa
Application process for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV):
- Step 1: Choose whether to apply online or offline.
- Step 2: Fill out a visa application form with requested information and documents.
- Step 3: Pay the visa processing fee via certified cheque or bank draft.
- Step 4: Visit the nearest Canadian visa application centre with your passport, photographs, and other documents.
- Step 5: You need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
- Step 6: Submit your visa application form at the Canada visa application centre.
- Step 7: Get the receipt from the application centre containing the unique tracking number.
- Step 8: Track your application online using this number.
Things to Note:
- If you are applying online for a Canada travel, you should have a credit card and a scanner for the documents.
- Children under 18 must travel with the right documents and meet the same entry requirements as adults. The border services officer may ask minor children to show other documents depending on whether the child is travelling alone or with someone. Find out about the specific requirements for minor children.
- After applying for your visa, you may be asked to:
- Go to an interview with our officials in your country
- To send more information
- Get a medical exam
- Get a police certificate
Cost to apply online
It costs CAD100 (about 5,200 INR) to apply for a visitor visa and the biometrics fee is CAN$85 (about 4,400 INR).
To extend your stay as a visitor, you need to pay a fee of C$100 or Rs 5532.73 per person. To restore your status as a visitor, you need to pay a visa fee of C$200 or Rs 11065.45.
Processing Time
The processing time for a Canada tourist visa is 15 days, if your documentation is done properly. A business visa takes 1 to 6 weeks of processing time. A temporary resident visa application takes 16-20 days to be processed.
How can Kansas help you apply?
Profile matching: Based on your unique history, we make matches with the visa eligibility requirements
Procuring documents: Help you arrange documents needed before applying for a Canadian Tourist Visa.
Professional guidance: As a visa consultant, we are well aware of the facts related to the Canadian visitor visa application process.
Proof of funds: Professional advice on how to arrange for funds and document it
Post Visa Assistance: We help you settle down in Canada when you visit the country.
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