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VISITOR VISA

VISITOR VISA

“As a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen, there is no greater joy than being able to have your parents or grandparents visit and stay with you. It gives them immense happiness to see how you have established yourself”
Canada attracts around 50 million foreign visitors annually. You can travel to Canada for pleasure, to catch up with loved ones, or for business. You need to fulfil a few crucial immigration requirements, regardless of how long you want to spend in Canada—a few days or several months.
With 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Canada is a country with an abundance of natural beauty and diversity, making it one of the best destinations in the world. Lonely Planet published its 2017 “Best in Travel” selections at the end of 2016. Canada was chosen as the top destination to visit this year, ranking first on its “Top 10 Countries List.”

You are welcome to travel to Canada. You’ll need enough cash during your visit to sustain yourself and everyone included in your application.
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VISITOR VISA

    • WHAT IS A VISITOR VISA?
    • WHO NEEDS A VISITOR VISA?
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    WHAT IS A VISITOR VISA?

    A Visitor Visa Canada is a non-immigrant visa issued to people entering Canada temporarily for tourism or medical treatment for a period of 6 months or under. It is an official document that is pasted on your passport at the time of travelling. By getting a visitor visa for Canada, you are eligible for the following activities within the country.

    Visit your family or friends
    Explore Canada’s attractions and culture<
    Conduct business meetings or conferences
    Receive medical treatment
    Study for up to 6 months

      There are two types of visitor visa:
      1. Single entry.
      2. Multiple entry.

      Foreign nationals are only permitted to enter Canada once with a single-entry visa. As long as the visa is valid, holders of multiple entry visas are free to enter and exit Canada as often as they like. It is not necessary for applicants to select the type of visa to apply for; all applications are automatically considered for multiple entry visas, and single-entry visas are only granted in special cases.

      As long as the visa is still valid, holders of multiple entry visitor visas are allowed to visit Canada up to six months at a time. The visa officer granting the visa will decide the precise validity period, which may be up to ten years. In case you possess any other type of status document, such a work or study permit, and you are not excluded from obtaining a visa, you will be granted a visiting visa that will enable you to enter Canada to obtain your permission. This is typically a multiple entry visa. As long as your permit and visa are still current, you won't need to apply for a new visitor visa in order to return to Canada if you decide to leave for a short while you're studying or working temporarily.
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    WHO NEEDS A VISITOR VISA?

    To travel to or via a Canadian airport, the majority of travelers must apply for a visiting visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). In addition to several special visas that permit other activities like short-term study or business, Canada offers a variety of visas that let you visit friends and relatives or come for a vacation. Temporary resident visas are valid for a specific duration or for only one admission into Canada. Find out more about extending your stay and your alternatives for a visiting visa.

    VISITOR VISA

    HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISITOR VISA?

    Applicants can apply in person at a Visa Application Centre (VAC), online, or on paper if they require a visitor visa in order to enter Canada. Each family member, including dependent children, must complete their individual application if you are travelling as a group. You may, nevertheless, submit each application individually. Depending on their citizenship, applicants may be asked to submit biometric data with their application. Should biometrics be necessary, the candidate must present their picture and fingerprints at a biometric collecting service location. When asked to do so, biometrics can be obtained after submitting the visiting visa application online, or simultaneously if submitting in person at a Visa Application Centre (VAC). 

     

    Whether you apply online or on paper, you need to provide some supporting documents such as: 

    • A valid passport
    • A digital photo of yourself
    • Proof of financial support
    • Proof of ties to your home country
    • Purpose of travel
    • Invitation letter from someone in Canada (if applicable)
    • Medical exam report (if required)
    • Biometrics (if required)
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    A single-entry visa allows you to enter Canada only once during its validity period. A multiple-entry visa allows you to enter Canada multiple times during its validity period. You can check your visa sticker to see if it says “single” or “multiple” entry.
    The processing time for a visitor visa depends on where you apply from and how busy the office is. Generally, it can take from a few days to several weeks for a visitor visa application to be processed.
    If you have a valid multiple-entry visitor visa, you can leave and re-enter Canada as many times as you want during its validity period. If you have a valid single-entry visitor visa, you can only re-enter Canada if you are traveling directly from the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon. Otherwise, you will need to apply for another visitor visa.
    Yes, you can apply to extend your visitor status before your current visa expires. You need to fill out an application form and pay a fee. You also need to explain why you want to extend your stay and provide any relevant documents. You should apply at least 30 days before your current status expires.