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  1. Visitor visa applications

    We recommend that you submit a new online application if. you submitted your visitor visa application before September 7, 2021; and. your situation has changed; and. you're travelling for one of the following reasons: to attend an end-of-life ceremony or a funeral. to be present during the final moments of life of a loved one.

  2. Canada Visitor Visa

    The Canada Visitor Visa has been open for all vaccinated tourists since September 7, 2021. However, On October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, use of ArriveCAN, testing and quarantine or isolation requirements, ended for all travellers entering the country.

  3. Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada

    You need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. A visitor visa: is a sticker we put in your passport; costs CAN$100; Processing times vary by country. You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) Opens in a new tab with your application. Processing time doesn't include the time you need to give biometrics.

  4. Visit Canada

    Visit Canada. Find out what document you need to travel, visit family and friends, do business, or transit through Canada, and how to extend your stay. ... It costs $100 CAD to apply for a visitor visa and $85 CAD for your biometrics fee. ... Open government; About this site. Social media; Mobile applications; About Canada.ca;

  5. Guide 5256

    Family members must complete their own application forms. However, you may submit your applications together online or at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) and use one payment receipt for the total amount. Your spouse or common-law partner and children must meet all of the requirements for temporary residence in Canada.

  6. Eligibility to apply for a visitor visa

    Who can get a visa. You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must: have a valid travel document, like a passport. be in good health. have no criminal or immigration-related convictions. convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your ...

  7. Everything You Need to Know About Canada's Tourist Visa

    A Tourist Visa, also known as a Visitor Visa, is a traditional visa that allows foreign nationals to enter Canada for a temporary stay, typically up to six months. It's a document placed in your passport and is obtained through a Canadian consulate or embassy. Tourist Visas are typically required for citizens of countries that are not visa ...

  8. Visitors to Canada

    Foreign nationals from select visa-required countries may also travel to or through Canada by air using an eTA, if eligible. Be prepared: Apply for an eTA before you book your flight to Canada. Most applicants get approved within minutes. However, some applications can take several days to process so don't wait until the last minute.

  9. How long can I stay in Canada as a visitor?

    Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. If you're allowed to enter Canada, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they'll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document. If you don't get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 ...

  10. Visitor Visa Canada: How to Visit Canada as a Tourist, Student, or Work

    How to Apply for a Tourist Visa in Canada. There are three major steps to successfully applying for Canada Visitor Visa. These steps include: Step 1: Check if you're eligible to travel to Canada. Step 2: Gather all your supporting documents. Step 3: Apply Online.

  11. Canada Visitor Visa

    The application fee per person for a Canada Visitor Visa is CAD$100. If you also have to submit the biometrics, that will cost you an additional CAD$85. So together, the whole cost of just applying for this visa is CAD$185. In addition to this, you will also have to pay for the passport processing which will cost around CAD$45.

  12. I have a visitor visa. Can I leave Canada and come back?

    If you have a single-entry visitor visa. In most cases, you'll need a new visa if you want to leave and come back to Canada. You can ask to return to Canada on your original single-entry visitor visa only if: you'll only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon; and. you'll return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada.

  13. Obtain a Canada Temporary Resident (Visitor) Visa

    To be eligible for an eTA these travellers must: have held a Canadian visitor visa (temporary resident visa) in the past 10 years or currently hold a valid United States (U.S.) nonimmigrant visa; The U.S. nonimmigrant visa must be valid on the day that an individual applies for their eTA, but doesn't need to be valid when they travel to Canada.

  14. Canada tourist visa: Requirements and application procedure

    Validity of Canada tourist visa. Canada tourist visas are usually issued for 10 years or until the expiration of your current passport. Example: Your passport expiry: Nov 14, 2029; Applied for your Canada visa online: Feb 01, 2020; Given your biometrics: Feb 04, 2020; Received a notification that your visa is approved: Mar 01, 2020

  15. Better understanding of "The purpose of your visit to Canada is not

    Dear experts and peers, I just received rejection for TRV (visitor), below is the case history. Applicant is a foreign national and her sister in law (brother's wife of applicant) is pregnant. 1. Applicant (client's sister in law) got refused . Your proposed length of stay in Canada is...

  16. Canada travel: 13 more countries eligible for visa-less visits

    Share. Canada is expanding the list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit this country without a travel visa. People travelling by air from Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Costa Rica ...

  17. Entry requirements

    Visa requirements. To enter or transit through Canada, most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization ( eTA) - not both. Check if you need a visa or an eTA online. You do not need ...

  18. Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for

    April 29, 2024—Ottawa—International students enrich Canada's social, cultural and economic fabric.That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.

  19. Biometrics How to give your fingerprints and photo

    If you've been issued a biometric instruction letter but you don't have a passport, you must bring one of the following documents to your appointment: There are 4 things you need to know before you give your biometrics: You must give your biometrics in person. You need to make an appointment to ...

  20. PGP 2024: IRCC to Issue 35,700 Invitations in the Next Round

    Open Work Permit. PGWP; Spousal Open Work Permit; SOWP for Students; STUDY. Canada Student Visa After 5 to 25 Years Long Gap; ... This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to visit Canada on an extended visitor visa. Unlike the PGP, the Super Visa program operates throughout the year ...

  21. Changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons ...

    Immigrants account for about one third of business owners with paid staff in Canada. Canada ranked number one as the most attractive destination for start-up founders in a 2023 report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (PDF 2.18 MB). The rankings were based on a wide variety of factors, including access to capital ...

  22. Canada Digital Nomad Visa: Eligibility, Process, and Requirements

    But, if you have worked remotely for a Canadian company and want to immigrate to Canada to work, the Digital Nomad Visa may not apply. In this case, you can consider applying under the Intra-Company Transferees or International Mobility Program - or try getting an LMIA. Eligibility for Canada Digital Nomad Visa

  23. 'It's very unfair': Australia's visa crackdown is disrupting

    As part of a bid to halve net migration by 2025, the Australian government is cracking down on non-genuine students who use student visas as a back door for work and permanent residency. The ...

  24. canada PR: Canada reopens Parents and Grandparents Program for 2024

    Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will reopen the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) on May 21st, 2024, targeting candidates from the 2020 pool. The goal is to approve 20,500 applications for Canadian permanent residence. Eligible sponsors must meet criteria, submit an interest form, and await invitations via email. Those not selected can explore the Super Visa pathway ...