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Canada tourist visa: Requirements and application procedure

Updated: September 8, 2023

Canada tourist visa requirements are easy to understand. The entire visa application process is online. Canada typically issues long-term multiple-entry visas valid for 5 to 10 years.

Even if you are not planning on traveling to Canada right away, getting a Canadian tourist visa can be useful for two reasons.

• Canada visitor visas are typically long-term visas (5 to 10 years). Apply for one now and you will have it for the next 10 years.
• Quite a few countries including Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama EXEMPT visa for those with a Canadian multiple entry visa.

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CANADA TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS BY NATIONALITY

Minimum passport validity to enter Canada as a tourist

Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Canada

Example: If you will be entering Canada on Feb 10 and will be leaving Canada on Feb 25, your passport must be valid till Feb 25.

Visa EXEMPT nationalities (eTA not required)

• United States

Visa EXEMPT nationalities (eTA required)

• Must apply for Canada eTA prior to arrival in Canada by air
• Canada eTA is not required if traveling by land from the US
• Antigua and Barbuda
• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Czech Republic
• Falkland Islands
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Solomon Islands
• South Korea
• Switzerland
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• United Kingdom
• Vatican City

Visa REQUIRED nationalities

• Afghanistan
• Bosnia-Herzegovina
• Burkina Faso
• Central African Republic
• Congo (Democratic Republic of)
• Congo (Republic of)
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea 
• Guinea-Bissau
• Ivory Coast
• Marshall Islands
• North Korea
• Philippines
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• South Sudan
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• Timor-Leste
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turkmenistan
• United Arab Emirates

Visa EXEMPT with US Green card

• Must hold a valid US Green card
• Canada eTA is NOT REQUIRED if traveling by land from the US
• All nationalities

Visa EXEMPT with US visa or expired Canada tourist visa

• Must hold a valid used/unused multiple-entry US non-immigrant visa (B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1, L1) (OR) an expired Canadian visitor visa (TRV) held in the past 10 years
• Must apply for Canada eTA prior to arrival in Canada
• Applicable to air travel only

CANADA eTA (ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION)

Canada eTA is a travel authorization that needs to be obtained online prior to traveling to Canada. 

Canada eTA is MANDATORY for all visa EXEMPT nationalities.

Who needs Canada eTA?

Canada eTA is REQUIRED for all visa EXEMPT nationalities entering Canada for tourism or transit. If you are visa EXEMPT, you DO NOT NEED a visa but you REQUIRE an eTA to enter Canada.

Who does not need an eTA?

The following does not need an eTA to enter Canada.

• Canadian dual citizens
• Canadian permanent residents
• United States passport holders
• Passport holders with a valid Canadian visa (tourist, student, work, etc)

Is Canada eTA a visa?

No. Canada eTA is NOT a visa. It’s just an online authorization that you would need to obtain prior to your trip to Canada. 

Can you use ESTA to enter Canada?

You CANNOT use ESTA (United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization) to enter Canada. ESTA is a travel authorization to enter the US. It cannot be used for Canada. Even if you hold a valid ESTA, you would still need to apply for eTA to travel to Canada.

Canada eTA validity

Canada eTA is valid for 5 years or until the expiry of your current passport, whichever is earlier. eTA is also linked to a specific passport, so if you get a new passport for any reason, you must apply for a new eTA. 

How long can you stay in Canada with an eTA?

You can stay up to 6 months in Canada with an eTA. 

How many times can you enter Canada with an eTA?

Canada eTA is multiple-entry and valid for 5 years. Once you obtain your eTA, you can travel to Canada as many times as you want within that 5 years period.

Canada eTA application process

You can apply for Canada eTA online at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. 

NOTE Flight tickets and hotel bookings are not required for eTA. Apply for eTA before you purchase your flight tickets or book any hotels.

Documents required for Canada eTA

• Credit/debit card

Canada eTA fee

Canada eTA fee is $7 CAD. The fee must be paid using a credit or debit card in CAD only. Since the fee is in CAD, your bank may charge a foreign transaction fee. 

Canada eTA processing time

Canada eTA processing takes only a few minutes. In rare cases, it can take several days if additional documentation or an interview is required. IRCC will contact you with instructions in such cases. 

Canada eTA status

You can check your Canada eTA status on eTA Status Tool provided by IRCC. After your eTA is approved, you can use this tool to check the validity and print a copy if needed.

If it has been over 72 hours since you applied and there has been no status update, you can contact customer service using the IRCC Webform .

Documents to carry when entering Canada on an eTA

• Original passport
• Return or onward flight ticket

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival in Canada. 

Proof of onward ticket can be printed or soft-copy on your phone. If you are traveling on a one-way ticket, get proof of an onward ticket from OnwardTicket .

NOTE A copy of your approved eTA is not required to carry. Canadian immigration officers and airline staff will have access to the Canada eTA system and they can verify your eTA using your passport number.

CANADA TOURIST VISA (TRV)

A Canada tourist visa or visitor visa is formally known as Canada Temporary Resident Visa (Canada TRV). You need a Canada TRV if you are from a visa REQUIRED nationality. 

Canada tourist visas can be applied either ONLINE or by mailing a PAPER application to the consulate. 

I highly recommend applying ONLINE. This guide focuses on the online application only. There are several advantages to applying online. It’s fast. It ensures everything is complete and correct. You only need to send your passport after your visa is approved. 

Validity of Canada tourist visa

Canada tourist visas are usually issued for 10 years or until the expiration of your current passport. 

• 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
• Submitted your passport to your nearest VAC: Mar 07, 2020
• Picked up your passport with visa sticker: Mar 20, 2020

Your visa will be valid from March 01, 2020, to Nov 14, 2029.

Date of issue: Mar 01, 2020

Date of expiry: Nov 14, 2029

NOTE If your passport is expiring soon, renew your passport first. And then apply for your Canada tourist visa, that way you can get the tourist visa for 10 years. 

When to apply for Canada tourist visa

You can apply for Canada tourist visa up to 3 months in advance.

Example: If you plan to visit the UK on April 15, you can apply for your Canada visa on or after January 16.

IMPORTANT Canada visa process can take up to 30 calendar days or even longer in some cases. I strongly recommend applying for your Canada visa at least 2 months in advance.

How long can you stay in Canada on a tourist visa

You can stay in Canada for up to 6 months or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Occasionally, the immigration officers at the airport write an exit date on your entry stamp. This exit date can be less than 6 months. You must exit Canada within the exit date. 

How many times can you enter Canada on a tourist visa?

Canada tourist visas are usually multiple-entry, valid for 10 years or until your passport expires. You can travel to Canada as many times as you like within the expiry of your tourist visa. 

Canada tourist visa application process

The first step in Canada visitor visa application is to create a Government of Canada (GC) login called GCKey .

Once you have created your GCKey and signed in, you can start your visitor visa application. You can save an incomplete application and come back later to complete it.

Here are the steps to complete Canada tourist visa application.

• Create a GCKey and sign in to the CIC website
• Select visitor visa
• Fill in the mandatory details and save
• Download all Canada visa application forms
• Fill and electronically sign the application forms
• Upload filled and signed application forms
• Upload supporting documents
• Pay the visa fee
• Pay biometrics fee
• Submit the application
• Give your biometrics are your nearest VAC
• Check the status of your application
• On approval, submit or mail your passport to your nearest VAC
• Receive or pick up your passport with Canada visa

Documents required for Canada tourist visa

The following documents are required for Canada tourist visa.

• Completed and signed Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Application “Form IMM5257” 
• Completed family information “Form IMM5645”
• Proof of financial support (last 4-month bank statements or payslips or employment letter)
• Copy of your passport (first and last page)
• Purpose of travel (round-trip flight tickets and hotel bookings)
• Travel history (all pages with visas/stamps from your old and new passport in the last 10 years)
• Completed “Schedule 1 Form 5257”
• Letter of explanation of your trip (optional, a cover letter explaining your purpose of travel to Canada)

All forms can be downloaded from your application page. 

Provide all pages of your old and new passports that have stamps or visas. This will ensure you have a considerable travel history.

NOTE If you have traveled to Canada in the last 10 years or hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, your application may be processed in 2 to 5 working days under the CAN+ program.

What is CAN+ visa program?

Canada Immigration and Citizenship (CIC) has started asking applicants for visas, stamps and travel history for the last 10 years.

Applicants who have traveled to Canada in the last 10 years or hold a valid US non-immigrant visa are considered for CAN+ expedited program. If qualified, some additional documentation is not required and the application is processed within 2-5 working days.

At the beginning of your application, you will be asked questions specific to previous travel to Canada and the United States to determine your eligibility. You will be asked to upload less documentation if you are determined as eligible. 

Even though you qualify for the CAN+ expedited program, your application may take several days to process. There are many factors involved. So do not count on the CAN+ program. Instead, follow the current processing times and apply for Canada visitor visa well in advance.

Canada tourist visa fee

Canada tourist visa fee is $100 CAD. The fee must be paid using a credit or debit card in CAD only. Since the fee is in CAD, your bank may charge a foreign transaction fee. 

Biometric procedure

Biometrics are mandatory for all Canada tourist visa applicants. Your fingerprints are scanned and your photograph is taken during the biometric appointment. 

NOTE Biometrics are valid for 10 years. If you have given your biometrics in the last 10 years as part of a Canada visitor, work or study visa, you are NOT REQUIRED to give your biometrics again. 

You can use the Biometric Validity Tool on the IRCC website to check if your biometrics are still valid.

If your biometrics are still valid, you do not need to pay the biometric fee and do not need to give biometrics.

The following are the steps for biometrics.

STEP 1: Pay your biometric fee

The biometric fee for Canada tourist visa is $85 CAD. The fee must be paid using a credit or debit card in CAD only. 

You can pay the biometric fee when you submit your visa application or at a later time. It’s highly recommended to pay your biometric fee when you submit your visa application. Paying later will delay your biometrics and eventually your visa process. 

STEP 2: Receive biometric instruction letter within 24 hours

If you have paid your biometric fee when submitting your visa application, you will receive your biometric instruction letter within 24 hours of application submission.

STEP 3: Schedule biometric appointment at your nearest VAC

After you receive your biometric instruction letter, you will have 30 days to give your biometrics. Failing to give biometrics within 30 days will result in visa refusal. 

Follow the instructions in your biometric instruction letter and schedule a biometric appointment at your nearest Visa Application Center (VAC) or Application Support Center (ASC) . 

Once you schedule your biometric appointment, you will receive a biometric appointment confirmation letter from VAC or ASC. 

If you have temporary injuries on your fingers and/or your face, you must wait to give your biometrics. You should contact IRCC customer support to request additional time for your biometrics appointment. 

If you have permanent injuries on your fingers and/or face, you can continue with your biometrics appointment. The staff at VAC can scan as many fingers as possible and take your photograph. 

STEP 4: Gather documents for biometric appointment

Print your biometric instruction letter and biometric appointment confirmation. Some VACs require a consent form. If your VAC requires one, you will see instructions about it in your biometric appointment confirmation. 

STEP 4: Appear in-person at the VAC on your appointment day

On your appointment day, carry the following documents

• Biometric instruction letter 
• Biometric appointment confirmation
• Consent form (if required)

Your fingerprints will be scanned and your photo will be taken. To avoid any issues with your fingerprint or photo, follow the below instructions.

• Make sure your 10 fingers are free of any temporary injuries, cuts and cracks
• Make sure your 10 fingers are free of paint, oil, grease, etc.
• Make sure your face is free of any temporary injuries, sunglasses, hats, etc.
• Wear a bright color shirt or T-shirt

Visa processing time

Canada tourist visa processing can take up to 30 calendar days. Processing times vary by country, check the current processing times before applying. 

Follow the below steps to check the current visa processing times in your location. 

• Goto CIC Check processing times page
• For the question “Select an application type:”, select “Temporary residence (visiting, studying, working)”
• For the question “Which temporary residence application?”, select “Visitor visa (from outside Canada)”
• For the question “Where are you applying from?”, select the country where you have applied from
• Click on “Get processing time”

Visa application status tracking

You can check the status of your visa application by signing into your IRCC account. When there is a change in the status, you will receive an email alert. Then you can sign in to your IRCC account and check the status. 

If your application has been pending for too long, you can contact CIC using their IRCC Webform. Follow the below steps to contact CIC.

• Go to IRCC Web Form
• Click on “Tell us more”.
• For the question “Have you submitted an application for”, select option “Yes”
• For the question “Is your application being processed by an office OUTSIDE Canada”, select “Yes”
• For the question “Choose the visa office processing your application.”, select the country and city where you have applied
• Click on “Go to Web form”
• Then fill in the details and submit.

Priority visa service

There is no priority visa service for Canada tourist visa. Check current processing times and apply well in advance. You can apply for Canada tourist visa up to 3 months in advance.

If you traveled to Canada in the last 10 years or hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, your application MAY BE expedited under CAN+ program where your application will be processed in just a few days.

Processing your application in CAN+ expedited program is at the discretion of CIC. So, do not completely rely on that. Instead, follow the timeline and apply for Canada visitor visa at least 3 months before your travel.

Passport submission

When your Canada tourist visa application is approved, you will be notified via email. You must submit or mail your original passport to your nearest VAC or ASC. The VAC or ASC will then send your passport to the Consulate of Canada for the visa sticker.

Customer support

There is no dedicated customer service. You can track your application status online. If you have to contact CIC for any reason, use the IRCC Web Form . For other inquiries, you can contact your nearest VAC.

Application withdrawal

There is no formal procedure to withdraw your Canada tourist visa application. You can just abandon it. If you do not send your passport within 30 days of application approval, your application will be void anyway.

Also Read: 10 ways to get a flight itinerary for visa application in 2023

ENTERING AND LEAVING CANADA

Entering canada by air.

At your first airport in Canada, the immigration officers may ask you a few questions about your purpose of travel and the number of days you will stay in Canada.

You may be asked to show your return/onward ticket and your hotel booking. If you are traveling on a one-way ticket, make sure to get proof of onward ticket .

Leaving Canada by air

There is no exit procedure for Canada. After the security procedure, you can head straight to the departure gate

The US has set up its Customs and Immigration in some of the Canadian airports. So, if you will be traveling to the US from Canada, you may have to go through US immigration at the departure airport in Canada.

When you land in the US, you will just walk out as if it were a domestic flight.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is GCKey on CIC website?

The Government of Canada Key (GCKey) is needed to access any of the Government of Canada’s online services, including Canada Immigration and Citizenship (CIC) website. Therefore, you need a GCKey to sign into the CIC website to apply for Canada tourist visa. GCKey is basically a username and password.

Why is my application not being processed in CAN+ expedited program

Even though you qualify for CAN+ expedited program, your application may take several days to process. The application process took more than 30 days for some readers with a travel history to Canada and/or hold US visas. There are many factors involved and ultimately it’s at the discretion of CIC whether to process your application quickly. 

My advice is to just follow the regular processing timeline. Check the current processing times and apply well in advance.

How relevant is travel history for Canada visa?

Travel history will improve your chances of visa approval. It can also speed up the process. If you have traveled to Canada in the last 10 years or hold a valid US visa, your application may be processed quickly under CAN+ expedited program.

Canada’s incredible geography attracts millions of tourists every year. Canada tourist visa requirements are clear and easy to understand. The application process is online. Canada typically issues long-term multiple-entry visas for 5 to 10 years.

WRITTEN BY THIRUMAL MOTATI

Thirumal Motati is an expert in tourist visa matters. He has been traveling the world on tourist visas for more than a decade. With his expertise, he has obtained several tourist visas, including the most strenuous ones such as the US, UK, Canada, and Schengen, some of which were granted multiple times. He has also set foot inside US consulates on numerous occasions. Mr. Motati has uncovered the secrets to successful visa applications. His guidance has enabled countless individuals to obtain their visas and fulfill their travel dreams. His statements have been mentioned in publications like Yahoo, BBC, The Hindu, and Travel Zoo.

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A visitor visa, also referred to as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is an immigration document that allows foreign nationals to travel to and enter Canada. Unless you are from a visa-exempt country, you will need a visitor visa to enter Canada whether you are coming as a student, temporary worker, or simply to visit.

There are two types of Canadian visitor visas: single entry visas and multiple entry visas.

A single entry visa allows foreign nationals to enter Canada for one-time only. A multiple entry visa allows holders to enter and leave Canada as often as they want as long as the visa is valid. You don’t need to choose which kind to apply for, applicants are automatically considered for multiple entry visas and are only issued single entry visas under unique circumstances.

Multiple entry visitor visas permit the holder to travel to Canada for six months at a time as many times as they want, as long as the visa remains valid.

They can be valid for up to 10 years, but the exact validity period is at the discretion of the visa officer issuing it. If you have some other status document, such as a study permit or a work permit, and are not otherwise visa-exempt, you will automatically be issued a visitor visa allowing you to enter Canada to receive your permit. Usually, this is a multiple entry visa. If you choose to temporarily leave Canada during the course of your studies or temporary work, you will not need to apply for a new visitor visa to re-enter Canada as long as your permit and visa are both still valid.

Who Needs a Visitor Visa

Everyone who wants to enter Canada who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or otherwise visa-exempt , requires a visitor visa. Canadian permanent residents are not permitted to apply for a visitor visa, even if their permanent resident card has expired. They must instead apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD). Canadian citizens , including dual citizens, are also not permitted to apply for a visitor visa. They must be travelling on a valid Canadian passport. If you are transiting through or coming to Canada for business, not as a temporary foreign worker , you may need a business visitor visa .

Visa-Exempt Countries

The only people, other than Canadian citizens and permanent residents, who do not require a visitor visa to enter Canada are individuals who are visa-exempt. Canada has agreements with several countries that exempt citizens of those nations from requiring a visa to visit Canada for a period of up to six months. If foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries wish to visit Canada by air, they require a valid electronic travel authorization (eTA).

If they choose to visit by land or by sea, they only require their valid passport issued by a visa-exempt country. The only exception is citizens of the United States . The Canada-U.S. border is the longest undefended land border in the world, and thousands of Canadian and U.S. citizens cross that border every day. U.S. citizens are able to travel to Canada on a valid U.S. passport, and do not require a visitor visa or eTA, provided they are not staying for a period longer than six months. U.S. permanent residents, or Green Card holders, are visa-exempt regardless of their country of citizenship. They require an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport, and must present a valid Green Card and a valid passport to enter Canada.  

How to Apply

Applicants who need a visitor visa to enter Canada can apply online, with a paper application, or in person at a Visa Application Center (VAC). If you are travelling as a family, each family member, including dependent children, must complete their own application. However, you may submit all of the applications together. Applicants may be required to include biometric information in their application, depending on their country of citizenship. If biometrics are required, the applicant will need to provide their fingerprints and photograph at a biometric collection service point. Biometrics can be collected after submitting the visitor visa application when you are prompted to do so, or at the same time as submission if submitting in person at a Visa Application Center (VAC).

Extending a Visitor Visa

Visitor visas, whether single entry or multiple entry, allow foreign nationals to legally live in Canada for up to six months at a time. At the end of this period, your legal status will expire and you must leave Canada. Foreign nationals who would like to extend their stay beyond six months must apply to do so while their temporary resident status is still valid. You should apply for an extension at least 30 days before your status will expire. If your current visa expires while your extension application is still being processed, you may remain in Canada while waiting for a decision to be made. This is called implied status . You can also apply for permanent resident status, if you are eligible for one of Canada’s immigration programs.

Why Visitor Visas Get Denied

Visitor visas are often rejected due to issues like incomplete documentation, financial instability, criminal background, health concerns, unclear travel intentions, weak ties to the home country, past travel history problems, misrepresentation, overstaying records, or illegal status. For an in-depth understanding of these reasons and valuable insights on improving your visa application, we invite you to explore our comprehensive article titled “Top Reasons Behind Canada Visitor Visa Refusals” . There you can find the guidance you need to enhance your chances of a successful visa approval.

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Hi everyone I will appreciate if you give me more details on my questions My mom received a visitor visa last year that expires in 9 years. It s not a supervisa , it s just a regular visitor multivisa. I read on the CIC webside that she cannot stay in Canada more than 6 months at a time , so, she has to leave the country before she reaches 6 months stay here. So, the question is Is there a way she can stay longer in Canada? Can she somehow extend her stay here? Will it work if she flag poling at the Canadian border every 5 months, as an example? 2. And one more question When she did her visitor visa last year she was going to come, for a month , in Canada , in September 2015 and of course, she put this time line in her application form. However, she couldn't come here because of job related issues. So will it be the problem now when she gets to Canada? Thanks  

1. The best option is to apply to extend her stay from withint Canada. This will give you the highest chance of success. Going to the border (flagpoling) is riskier - sometimes they will extend your visit and sometimes they won't. Higher chance within Canada. Undertand that she won't be able to continue applying for extensions and stay in Canada indefinitely. At some point the extension will be refused and she will have to return home. She should make sure she is spending enough time in her home country between visits to Canada to make sure it doesn't look like she is trying to live in Canada as a visitor. For example, let's say she comes for six months and then extends for another six months to stay for a full year. When she goes home after that, she should remain in her home country for at least six months before attempting another visit. 2. No - this won't be a problem.  

scylla said: 1. The best option is to apply to extend her stay from withint Canada. This will give you the highest chance of success. Going to the border (flagpoling) is riskier - sometimes they will extend your visit and sometimes they won't. Higher chance within Canada. Undertand that she won't be able to continue applying for extensions and stay in Canada indefinitely. At some point the extension will be refused and she will have to return home. She should make sure she is spending enough time in her home country between visits to Canada to make sure it doesn't look like she is trying to live in Canada as a visitor. For example, let's say she comes for six months and then extends for another six months to stay for a full year. When she goes home after that, she should remain in her home country for at least six months before attempting another visit. 2. No - this won't be a problem. Click to expand...

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PhdStream said: Lets say if we extend the stay. Does that mean the existing 10 years visa gets cancelled? or it can be used for future visit as well? Click to expand...

Can we extend visitor visa via flag pooling ?  

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What’s the difference between the parent and grandparent super visa and a visitor visa?

With a super visa, eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for 5 years at a time .

A visitor visa only allows for a stay of up to 6  months at a time. If you wish to stay longer, you must apply for an extension and pay a new fee.

There are specific requirements that you must meet to get a super visa. Find out more about the super visa.

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Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada by air. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens , and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA.

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Everything you need to know about obtaining a Canada Tourist Visa, officially known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), for Indian citizens. This official document, issued by the Canadian government, enables individuals from India to visit Canada for tourism purposes. The TRV allows temporary entry, permitting you to discover Canada's natural wonders, experience its diverse culture, visit friends and family, or engage in various leisure activities.

The Canada Tourist Visa is typically a multiple-entry visa, providing the flexibility to enter and exit the country several times within its validity period. The Canadian immigration authorities may grant a single-entry or multiple-entry visa based on specific circumstances.

It's crucial to understand that the tourist visa does not authorise individuals to work or study in Canada. If you plan to undertake employment or study activities during your visit, a different type of visa or permit may be required."

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When applying for a Canada tourist visa as an Indian national, it is imperative to showcase that you possess sufficient funds to support your stay in Canada. While the Canadian government doesn't specify a fixed amount, it is generally recommended to have enough funds to cover various aspects such as travel expenses, accommodation, meals, transportation, and any other anticipated costs during your stay in Canada.

To strengthen your visa application, it is essential to provide supporting documentation that substantiates your financial capacity. This may include:

Bank Statements: Offering a detailed view of your financial health.

Income Tax Returns: Demonstrating your income status and financial stability.

Employment Letters: Providing confirmation of your employment details.

Sponsorship Letters or any other evidence: Demonstrating your ability to cover expenses.

Crafting a realistic and comprehensive financial plan is not just about meeting visa requirements but ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience during your stay in Canada.

As an experienced immigration consultant, Visaxpress is here to guide you in determining the appropriate funds required for your specific travel plans and offer expert advice on documenting your financial capacity effectively. We are committed to assisting you in navigating the visa application process, making your dream of visiting Canada a reality.

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The timeline for the entire process can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the individual circumstances and the workload of the visa processing offices. It's advisable to apply well in advance of your intended travel dates to allow for sufficient processing time.

Here is a general overview of the steps involved and the estimated timeline:

1. Gather Required Documents

Begin by gathering all the required documents mentioned in the previous section. Ensure that they are complete and meet the specified criteria.

2. Application Processing

Once your application is submitted, it will undergo processing by the Canadian immigration authorities. The processing time can vary, but it typically takes several weeks. You can track the status of your application online using the unique application number provided to you.

3. Biometrics Appointment (if applicable)

Depending on your nationality, you may need to schedule an appointment to provide biometric information, including fingerprints and a digital photograph, at a designated VAC.

4. Additional Documentation or Interview (if required)

In some cases, the authorities may request additional documents or schedule an interview to further assess your application. Respond promptly and provide the requested information to avoid delays.

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When applying for a Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from India, there are certain documents and a checklist you need to prepare to support your visa application.

Here are some of the key documents and items you should include in your checklist:

1. Valid Passport

Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Canada.

2. Completed Application Form

Fill out the appropriate application form for a Canada Temporary Resident Visa accurately and truthfully.

3. Passport-sized Photographs

Provide recent passport-sized photographs as per the specifications outlined by the Canadian authorities.

4. Proof of Financial Support

Demonstrate your ability to financially support your stay in Canada by providing bank statements, employment letters, or other relevant financial documents.

5. Travel Itinerary

Present a detailed itinerary outlining your travel plans, including flight bookings, hotel reservations, and any activities or attractions you plan to visit.

6. Purpose of Visit

Clearly state the purpose of your visit as tourism or leisure activities and provide any supporting documents, such as invitations from family or friends in Canada, if applicable.

7. Proof of Ties to India

Show strong ties to your home country, such as employment letters, property ownership documents, or evidence of family relationships, to assure the immigration authorities that you have reasons to return to India after your visit.

8. Travel Insurance

Obtain comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and other unforeseen circumstances during your stay in Canada.

9. Biometrics

Depending on your nationality, you may be required to provide biometric information, including fingerprints and a digital photograph, at a Visa Application Centre.

It's important to note that the specific document requirements may vary depending on your individual circumstances, purpose of visit, and the type of Temporary Resident Visa you are applying for. Consulting with an experienced immigration consultant, like Visaxpress, can help ensure that you have a complete and accurate set of documents tailored to your specific situation.

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Validity  of canada tourist / visitor visa for indian nationals.

The validity of a Canada tourist visa can range from 6 months to 10 years . However, it's important to note that the visa's validity does not necessarily determine the length of time you can stay in Canada. The actual duration of your stay will be determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry when you arrive in Canada.

Upon entry into Canada, the immigration officer will stamp your passport and indicate the authorized duration of your stay, usually up to six months . It is crucial to adhere to this authorized period and ensure that you do not overstay your visa, as it can have negative consequences for future travel or immigration applications.

Remember to check the expiration date of your visa before making any travel arrangements to ensure that it remains valid throughout your intended stay in Canada.

Obtaining a Canada tourist visa can be a complex and time-consuming process. To ensure a successful application and maximize your chances of approval, it is highly recommended to enlist the assistance of the best immigration cons ult ant.  

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When planning a trip to Canada for tourism or leisure purposes, it's essential to understand the different types of tourist visas available. Here are some common types of Canada tourist visas:

1. Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

This is the most common type of tourist visa for individuals who require a visa to enter Canada. It allows visitors to stay in Canada for a temporary period, typically up to six months. The TRV may have single or multiple entry options.

2. Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

This visa is specifically designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It allows them to stay in Canada for extended periods, up to two years, without the need for visa renewals. The Super Visa is a multiple-entry visa and is valid for up to 10 years.

It's important to note that the specific requirements, application processes, and eligibility criteria may vary for each type of tourist visa. It is recommended to consult with an experienced immigration consultant, such as Visaxpress , who can provide personalized guidance based on your individual circumstances and help you determine the most suitable visa type for your travel plans.

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• How long does the Express Entry process take? An Express Entry profile can be valid for up to one year. Candidates who receive an ITA can expect the Canadian government to process their permanent residence applications within six months. The government begins to measure the processing time when a complete permanent residence application is received. The processing time ends when a final decision is made on the application. If a candidate does not receive an ITA within one year of creating their Express Entry profile, they can simply re-submit their profile if they are still eligible.
• What is the eligibility criteria for Express Entry? To be eligible for Express Entry, candidates must meet the criteria of at least one of the following federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program:The FSWP is Canada’s primary economic immigration pathway. The minimum requirements include at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B; validated intermediate or better language ability in English or French; for candidates educated outside of Canada, an educational credential (certificate, diploma, or degree) and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report. In addition to meeting the FSWP's minimum work, language ability, and education requirements, candidates must also obtain at least 67 points under its points grid. Canadian Experience Class: The CEC provides international students and foreign workers who have Canadian experience with the opportunity to obtain permanent residence. Candidates must have obtained at least one year of skilled, professional, or technical work experience in Canada within 3 years of the application date and also meet language proficiency criteria. Federal Skilled Trades Class: The FSTP is available to candidates who want to become permanent residents on the basis of qualifying for a skilled trade. Eligibility criteria include having a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the 5-year period of submitting an application; meet the job requirements of the skilled trade; have a full-time job offer in Canada for a period of at least 1 year or possess a certificate of qualification in the skilled trade that has been provided by an official Canadian authority; and meet language proficiency criteria.
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How to Get Canada tourist visa for 10 Years?

How long can I stay in Canada with 10-year Tourist Visa?

Generally, a 10-year tourist visa for canada allows the holder to s tay in canada for up to six months per entry. this means that you can enter and exit canada as many times as you like within ten years, but each stay cannot exceed six months. it is important to note that the border officer at the port of entry will have the final say on the length of your stay in canada, and may shorten or extend your stay depending on various factors such as your purpose of visit, your ties to your home country, and your travel history., canada tourist visa 10 years fees.

The fee for a  Canadian Tourist visa is CAD $ 185 , However, it also depends on various factors, such as the applicant's nationality, the type of visa being applied for, and the location from where the application is submitted.

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Canada tourist visa fees  depends on the number of applicants, so please find the  Canada tourist visa fees  in the Canadian dollar and  Canada tourist visa fees  in Indian Rupees.  

It's important to note that the  Canada Tourist visa fees  are subject to change and applicants should confirm the current  Canada Tourist visa fees  before submitting their application. The  Canada Tourist visa fees  is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application. Applicants can pay the fee online or in person at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).

How to pay Canada tourist visa fees from India:

You must pay your  Canada tourist visa fees  by a credit card. It is worth to note that the Canada Tourist visa fees is non-refundable, regardless of whether your application is approved or not. Therefore, it is essential to carefully follow the application guidelines and provide accurate and complete information to increase your chances of success in obtaining a  Canada tourist visa .

Canada 10-year multiple entry visa documents requirements

To apply for a Canada Visitor visa, you need to meet the following Canada visitor visa requirements. 1) A valid passport: You must have a valid passport that does not expire for at least six months after your planned departure from Canada. 2) Completed application form: You need to complete an online application form for a Canada tourist visa and pay the application fee. 3) Proof of financial support: You must provide evidence that you have enough funds to cover your travel expenses while in Canada, such as bank statements, pay stubs, or a letter from your employer. 4) Travel itinerary: It is advisable to provide a proposed travel itinerary, intended dates of arrival and departure, as well as any planned activities or destinations. 5) Letter of invitation (if applicable): If you have been invited to visit Canada by a friend or family member, they may need to provide a letter of invitation. 6) Biometric information: Indian citizens are required to provide biometric information, including fingerprints and a photograph. 7) Strong home ties: One of the crucial requirements for a Canada visitor visa, you must demonstrate strong ties to your home country, such as family, employment, or property ownership, to establish that you have reasons to return after your visit to Canada. Having strong home ties can help reassure Canadian visa officers that the applicant intends to return home after their visit to Canada and is not likely to overstay their authorized stay. 8) Purpose of visit: It is an essential requirement to apply for a Canada visitor visa, All the Applicants must include a detailed explanation of the purpose of their visit to Canada, whether it's for tourism, visiting family or friends, attending business meetings, or participating in other temporary activities. 9) Medical examination (if applicable): Sometimes, you may need to undergo a medical examination before your visa application is approved. It is important to note that meeting the Canada visitor visa requirements does not guarantee that your visa application will be approved. The final decision on granting a visa rests with the Canadian visa officer.

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How to Apply For 10 Year Multiple Entry Canada Tourist Visa for Filipinos

Canada is one of the best places to immigrate as their arms are wide open. It also offers a handful of outdoor activities, from hiking to skiing. With the breathtaking views of the mountains, lakes, plains, and quaint cities, Canada is a must-visit. You need a 10 Year Multiple Entry Canada Tourist Visa to be able to visit Canada to your heart’s content. We’ll teach you how.

A great thing about Canada is that the standard offer is multiple entry visas rather than single entries. Single Entry Visas are for those who visit without fees like an official visit of Government Leaders or participants of a special event but sometimes also issued to a lesser validity depending on your circumstances.

The length, however, depends on your passport as it will be valid for up to 10 years or a month before your passport expires, whichever is shorter.

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Stay: up to 6 months per visit Entries: Single, Multiple (Standard) Validity: up to 10 years or a month before the expiration of your visa, whichever is shorter Processing Time: 10 – 14 days

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Documents Required for 10 Year Multiple Entry Canada Visa

One file only per requirement

1. Valid Passport – it needs to be valid for at least one year, but if you want a 10 Year Multiple Entry Visa, you need to have a new passport, scan the Bio Page

2. Form IMM5257 – Application Form for your Visitor Visa, accomplish digitally

3. Travel History – visas, entry and exit stamps, all in one file

4. Passport-Sized Photos – 2 pcs, 35mmx45mm, recently taken

5. Proof of Income – Bank Certificate or Bank Statement for the last 4 months

• If Employed – Certificate of Employment and Income Tax Returns
• Students – School Records or Enrollment receipts or Certificates
• Business Owners – Business Permits and Tax Returns
• Titles or Properties – if Any

6. Purpose of travel – day-to-day itinerary, flight reservation , hotel reservation, a cover letter explaining why you’d need a multiple entry visa

7. Form IMM5645 – Family Information, accomplish digitally

Step-By-Step Application Guide for 10 Year Multiple Entry Canada Visa

STEP 1: Get your passport renewed, or it’s better if it’s new since the length of the visa depends on your passport. Here’s our article on How to Get a DFA Passport .

STEP 2: Scan your requirements. One file per requirement, you can combine pictures and make it into one PDF File.

STEP 3: Log-in to your account or register here .

STEP 4 : Begin your online application.

• Choose “Apply to Come to Canada.”

2. Click “Visitor Visa.”

3. Check your eligibility.

4. Answer questions to have a checklist generated for you.

STEP 5 : Upload the required documents.

STEP 6 : Pay the Visa Fee (CAD 185) using your credit card. You will get a confirmation number and a payment receipt. Wait for instruction regarding a Biometric Instruction Letter.

STEP 7 : Create an appointment at the Visa Application Center.

STEP 8: Go to the Application Center to get your fingerprints and picture taken ( Biometrics ). Bring your passport, appointment letter, and Biometric instruction letter.

STEP 9: Wait for the decision. You will get a Passport Request Letter. Submit it together with your passport at the visa application center.

STEP 10: Receive your passport and Canada Visa.

P.S. If you have a Valid US Visa or been to the US or Canada for the last ten years, you can avail of the CAN+ program where the application process is 5 working days.

I hope this will help you in getting a 10 Year Multiple Entry Canada Visa . It’s beneficial, especially if you have family or friends there you regularly visit. You can pair it with a US Visa , too, so you can cross borders anytime you want. Happy Travels!

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You can sign back into your application if you’ve saved it. 

Find out how to sign in to your account .

Long-term Standard Visitor visas

You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.

If you’re under 18 years old when you apply , your long-term Standard Visitor visa will only be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18. You cannot get a refund on the fee.

You may be given a shorter visa than requested if UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI ) believe you cannot meet the eligibility requirements for the duration of the visa you applied for.

You will not get a refund of the application fee if you get a shorter visa or if your application is refused.

Your visa may be cancelled if your travel history shows you are repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods.

Documents and information you’ll need to apply

You must have a passport or travel document that is valid for the whole of your stay in the UK. There must be a blank page in your passport for your Standard Visitor visa.

You’ll need to provide the following information in your online application:

• the dates you’re planning to travel to the UK
• where you’ll be staying during your visit
• how much you think your trip will cost
• your current home address and how long you’ve lived there
• your parents’ names and dates of birth (if known)
• how much you earn in a year (if you have an income)
• details of any criminal, civil or immigration offences you may have committed

Depending on your circumstances, you might also need to provide:

• details of your travel history for the past 10 years
• your employer’s address and telephone number
• your partner’s name, date of birth and passport number
• the name and address of anyone paying for your trip
• the name, address and passport number of any family members you have in the UK
• a certificate proving that you’ve had a tuberculosis ( TB ) test if you’re visiting for more than 6 months

You need to provide additional documents if you’re visiting the UK:

• as an academic
• for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted paid engagement’
• for medical reasons

You must provide certified translations of any documents that are not in English or Welsh.

Proving your identity and providing your documents

As part of your online application, you need to book an appointment at a visa application centre. Allow time to attend your appointment, as the visa application centre could be in another country.

At your appointment, you’ll need to:

• prove your identity with your passport or travel document
• have your fingerprints and photograph (known as ‘biometric information’) taken
• provide the required documents that show you’re eligible for a Standard Visitor visa

The visa application centre may keep your passport and documents while processing your application.

How long it takes to get a decision

Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

You can check to see if you can get your visa decision faster .

You’ll get an email or a letter containing the decision on your application . This will explain what you need to do next.

If you need to change or cancel your application

If you need to change something in your application after you’ve sent it, contact UKVI .

You can ask to cancel your application . You’ll only get your fee refunded if the application has not been processed yet.

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Brazil Delays Visa Requirement for American Tourists Until 2025

Dawit Habtemariam , Skift

April 10th, 2024 at 9:20 AM EDT

Brazil keeps pushing back its visa requirement for tourists from Australia, U.S. and Canada. Given the value of these markets to Brazil, maybe it should scrap the requirement altogether.

Dawit Habtemariam

Brazil postponed reinstating its visa requirements for tourists from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. until 2025, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signing a decree that included that action on Tuesday.

“The decree… postpones the start of [visa] collection to April 10, 2025,” said the tourism board, Embratur .

In 2019, Brazil changed its rules, allowing citizens from the U.S., Canada, and Australia to travel to Brazil without visas — after years of requiring them.

The Brazilian government planned to reinstate the visa requirement last October. But it postponed the change until January and then until this month. It has now postponed the change until April 2025.

Brazil Embraces Tourism

Embratur has been implementing an international dissemination strategy to inform the press, airlines, operator associations, and tourism agencies of the postponement. 

The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest international tourist market. Nearly 670,000 Americans visited Brazil in 2023, according to Embratur.  In the first two months of 2024, North American arrivals in Brazil were 11% higher than in the same period of the previous year.

New Visa Rules in 2025

Starting April 10, 2025, Americans, Canadians, and Australians will have to apply for the visa. Its cost stands at $80.90. The visa’s validity length is as follows:

• Americans: 10-year period. 
• Canadians: 5-year period.
• Australians: 5-year period.

Tour operators have warned that the new rules would make Brazil less competitive.

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Nationals from US, Australia, and Canada granted visa-free entry into Brazil for yet another year

Brazilian authorities announced that a visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada, and the United States was postponed until April 10, 2025, Agencia Brasil reported. The measure was to become effective on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Hence, travelers from those countries holding ordinary passports will still be able to enter Brazil through land borders, ports, and airports without a visa, it was explained.

Brazil’s tourism authority Embratur has stated it is in contact with airlines, tour operator associations, and travel agencies in the countries that have been informed of the change.

The agency also stressed “the importance of the government’s decision for maintaining growth in the arrival of foreign tourists from these international markets—especially the US, the second largest origin for Brazil in 2023, with 668,478 tourists (11.31% of the total).” Also according to the institution, the arrival of US nationals in Brazil was 11% higher in the first two months of this year compared to the same period last year.

The fact that it would not jeopardize the flow of tourists was the same argument used by the authority to request the postponement of visa requirements for these three nations from January to April 2024.

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Citizens of Canada and Bermuda

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).

Here are some examples of activities permitted with a visitor visa:

Business (B-1)

• Consult with business associates
• Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference
• Settle an estate
• Negotiate a contract

Tourism (B-2)

• Vacation (holiday)
• Visit with friends or relatives
• Medical treatment
• Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
• Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating
• Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation)

Travel Purposes Not Permitted On Visitor Visas

These are some examples of activities that require different categories of visas and cannot be done while on a visitor visa:

• Paid performances, or any professional performance before a paying audience
• Arrival as a crewmember on a ship or aircraft
• Work as foreign press, in radio, film, print journalism, or other information media
• Permanent residence in the United States

Visitor visas will also not be issued for birth tourism (travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States to obtain U.S. citizenship for their child).

How to Apply

There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please consult the instructions on the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate website .

Complete the Online Visa Application

• Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 – Learn more about completing the DS-160 . You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
• Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. Your photo must be in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements .

Schedule an Interview

Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited exceptions below. Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.

You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live. 

Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. Review the interview wait time for the location where you will apply: 

Appointment Wait Time

Check the estimated wait time for a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Note: Please check the individual Embassy or Consulate website to determine if your case is eligible for a waiver of the in-person interview.

Applicants scheduling visa appointments in a location different from their place of residence should check post websites for nonresident wait times.

Select a U.S. Embassy or Consulate:

Prepare for your interview.

• Fees - Pay the non-refundable visa application fee , if you are required to pay it before your interview. If your visa is approved, you may also need to pay a visa issuance fee, if applicable to your nationality. Fee information is provided below:

Select your nationality to see Issuance Fee

• Review the instructions available on the website of the  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  where you will apply to learn more about fee payment.

Gather Required Documentation

Gather and prepare the following required documents before your visa interview:

• Passport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements ). Each individual who needs a visa must submit a separate application, including any family members listed in your passport.
• Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
• Application fee payment receipt, if you are required to pay before your interview.
• Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails, you must bring one printed photo in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements .

Additional Documentation May Be Required

Review the instructions for how to apply for a visa on the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply. Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified. For example, additional requested documents may include evidence of:

• The purpose of your trip,
• Your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/or
• Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.   

Evidence of your employment and/or your family ties may be sufficient to show the purpose of your trip and your intent to return to your home country. If you cannot cover all the costs for your trip, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all costs for your trip.

Note:  Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant's residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.

Attend Your Visa Interview

A consular officer will interview you to determine whether you are qualified to receive a visitor visa. You must establish that you meet the requirements under U.S. law to receive a visa.   Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans are taken as part of the application process. They are usually taken during your interview, but this varies based on location.

After your visa interview, the consular officer may determine that your application requires further  administrative processing .  The consular officer will inform you if this required.

After the visa is approved, you may need to pay a visa issuance fee (if applicable to your nationality), and make arrangements for the return of the passport and visa to you.  Review the  visa processing times  to learn more.

Entering the United States

A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the port-of-entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States. If you are allowed to enter the United States, the CBP official will provide an admission stamp or a paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record. Learn more about admissions and entry requirements, restrictions about bringing food, agricultural products, and other restricted/prohibited goods, and more by reviewing the CBP website .

Extending Your Stay

See  Extend Your Stay  on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to learn about requesting to extend your stay beyond the date indicated on your admission stamp or paper Form I-94. 

Failure to depart the United States on time will result in being  out of status . Under U.S. law, visas of individuals who are out of status are automatically voided ( Section 222(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ).  Any multiple entry visa that was voided due to being out of status will not be valid for future entries into the United States. 

Failure to depart the United States on time may also result in you being ineligible for visas in the future. Review  Visa Denials  and  Ineligibilities and Waivers: Laws  to learn more.

Change of Status

If your plans change while in the United States (for example, you marry a U.S. citizen or receive an offer of employment), you may be able to request a change in your nonimmigrant status to another category through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). See  Change My Nonimmigrant Status  on the USCIS website to learn more.

While you are in the United States, receiving a change of status from USCIS does not require you to apply for a new visa.  However, once you depart the United States you must apply for a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the appropriate category for your travel.

Additional Information

• An individual on a visitor visa (B1/B2) is not permitted to accept employment or work in the United States.
• There is no guarantee you will be issued a visa. Do not make final travel plans or buy tickets until you have a visa.
• A valid U.S. visa in an expired passport is still valid. Unless canceled or revoked, a visa is valid until its expiration date. If you have a valid visa in your expired passport, do not remove it from your expired passport. You may use your valid visa in your expired passport along with a new valid passport for travel and admission to the United States. 

Travel for Medical Treatment

If you are seeking medical treatment in the United States, the consular officer may ask for further documents at your visa interview, which may include:

• Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason you need treatment in the United States.
• Letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States, stating they are willing to treat your specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors’ fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).
• Proof that your transportation, medical, and living expenses in the United States will be paid. This may be in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns (either yours or the person or organization paying for your treatment).

Visitor Visas for Personal or Domestic Employees (B-1)

You may apply for a B-1 visitor visa to work in the United States as a personal or domestic employee for your employer in limited situations. You may work in the United States on a visitor visa if your employer is:

• A U.S. citizen who has a permanent home or is stationed in a foreign country, but is visiting or is assigned to the United States temporarily; or
• A foreign citizen who is in the United States on one of the following nonimmigrant visa categories:  B, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, or Q.

Learn more about your rights in the United States and protection available to you by reading the Legal Rights and Protections pamphlet.

Visa Renewal

Whether you are applying for the first time or renewing your visa, you will use the same application process (please review How to Apply , above). Some applicants seeking to renew their visas in certain visa classes may be eligible for the Interview Waiver (IW) which allows qualified individuals to apply for visa renewals without being interviewed in person by a U.S. consular officer. Review the instructions on the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply to determine if the IW is available and if you qualify.

Do I need a visa if I have an ABTC?

Yes, you will still need a visa to travel to the United States, unless you qualify for the  Visa Waiver Program . Having an Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travelers Card (ABTC) does not change visa requirements, your visa status, or the visa process for travel to the United States.

How can I use my ABTC when I apply for my visa?

If you have an Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travelers Card (ABTC),  you might be able to schedule an expedited visa interview appointment. Review the instructions for scheduling expedited appointments on the website of the  embassy or consulate  where you will apply. 

Visa Annotations for Certain Maritime Industry Workers

Certain foreign maritime workers are eligible to apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) once in the U.S. If you, as a maritime industry worker, will perform services in secure port areas, your visa must be annotated “TWIC Letter Received.” Workers whose visas are not annotated will not be permitted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to apply for a TWIC.

In order for your visa to be annotated, you must obtain a letter from your employer explaining the need for a TWIC and that you are a potential TWIC applicant. See a template example of this letter. You must present this letter when you apply for the B-1 visa. You must meet all other eligibility requirements for a B-1 visa. 

Complete information about the TWIC program is available on TSA’s website at  https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .

Visa Denial and Ineligibility

Review  Visa Denials  for detailed information about visa ineligibilities, denials and waivers.

I was refused a visa, under Section 214(b). May I reapply?

Yes, if you feel circumstances have changed regarding your application. Review  Visa Denials  to learn more.

Misrepresentation or Fraud

Attempting to obtain a visa by the willful misrepresentation of a material fact, or fraud, may result in the permanent refusal of a visa or denial of entry into the United States.

Review  Ineligibilities and Waivers: Laws .

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not require visas to enter the United States, for visit, tourism and temporary business travel purposes. For more information see  U.S. Embassy Ottawa website ,  U.S. Consulate Hamilton website  and  CBP website .

Additional resources for Canadian visitors to the United States can be found on the U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites in Canada.

Citizens of China

In accordance with the agreement signed between the United States and China to extend visa validity, beginning on November 29, 2016, Chinese citizens with 10-year B1, B2 or B1/B2 visas in Peoples’ Republic of China passports will be required to update their biographical and other information from their visa application via a website every two years, or upon getting a new passport or B1, B2, or B1/B2 visa, whichever occurs first.  This mechanism is called EVUS - Electronic Visa Update System.

The EVUS website is now open to the public for enrollments at www.EVUS.gov .  CBP will not collect a fee for EVUS enrollment at this time. CBP anticipates the eventual implementation of an EVUS enrollment fee, but does not have a time frame. Until the implementation of a fee, travelers can enroll in EVUS without charge.  The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep visa holders informed of new information throughout the year. For further information, please visit  www.cbp.gov/EVUS .‎

根据美中双方签署的延长签证有效期的协议，自2016年11月29日起，凡持有10 年 期B1，B2 或 B1/B2签证的中华人民共和国护照持有人需要每两年或在获取新护照或最长有效期的B1、B2或B1/B2签证时时（以先到者为准），通过网站更新他们签证申请上的个人资料及其它信息。这个机制我们称之为EVUS –签证更新电子系统。

EVUS的登记网站 www.EVUS.gov 现已开放接受登记。美国海关和边境保护局（CBP）目前不会收取登记费用。美国海关和边境保护局预期EVUS登记收费最终会实施，但目前尚未落实执行时间。在收费实施前，旅客可以免费完成EVUS登记。美国国土安全部海关和边境保护局将在今年及时向签证持有人公布最新的信息。获取更多的信息，请访问 www.cbp.gov/EVUS 。

Citizens of Mexico

Citizens and permanent residents of Mexico generally must have a nonimmigrant visa or Border Crossing Card (also known as a "Laser Visa"). For ease of travel, the B-1/B-2 and the Border Crossing Card have been combined into one document (DSP-150). Select  Border Crossing Card  to learn more about this card.

Please visit  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  websites for more information regarding applying for a visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulates in Mexico.

Further Questions

• Case-Specific Questions - Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate handling your visa application for status information. Select  U.S. Embassy or Consulate  for contact information.
• General Questions - review  Contact Us .

Visa Waiver Program  (VWP)

Tourist or business travelers who are citizens of participating countries may be eligible to visit the United States without a visa. Visits must be 90 days or less, and travelers must meet all requirements.

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda generally do not need visas for tourism and visits.

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Brazil again extends visa exemptions for US, Canada and Australia, this time until 2025

Brazil’s government has extended exemptions to tourist visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Australia and Canada until April 2025, extending a program aimed at boosting tourism that had been scheduled to end Wednesday

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil’s government extended exemptions to tourist visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Australia and Canada until April 2025, extending a program aimed at boosting tourism that had been scheduled to end Wednesday.

The decision, issued by Brazilian presidency and the Ministry of Foreign Relations late Tuesday, marks the third time Brazil has delayed the visa requirement since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office in 2023.

His predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, exempted the countries from visas as a means to boost tourism — although all three countries continued to demand visas from Brazilians.

That went against the South American country’s tradition of requiring visas from travelers based on the principle of reciprocity and equal treatment, and prompted Lula’s Foreign Ministry to say it would scrap the exemptions.

“Brazil does not grant unilateral exemption from visiting visas, without reciprocity, to other countries,” the ministry said at the time, while noting that the government stood ready to negotiate visa waiver agreements on a reciprocal basis. It did reach a deal with Japan to ease travel provisions.

The decision to maintain exemptions for the three countries is important for boosting tourism in Brazil, notably from the U.S., Brazil’s official tourism board Embratur said in a statement Tuesday.

Official data shows that nearly 670,000 Americans visited Brazil in 2023, making the U.S. the second largest country of origin after neighboring Argentina.

The government initially postponed the reinstatement of the visa requirement in October, then again in January. At the time, the government said it was still finalizing a new visa system and wanted to avoid implementing it close to the high season, mainly during the New Year’s celebrations and Carnival festivities in February, which attract tens of thousands of tourists.

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The document should not be mandatory until april 10, 2025.

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The visa requirement has been postponed again—this time from April 10 this year to April 10, 2025.

Brazil’s tourism authority Embratur has stated it is in contact with airlines, tour operator associations, and travel agencies in the countries that have been informed of the change.

Tourist flow

The agency also stressed “the importance of the government’s decision for maintaining growth in the arrival of foreign tourists from these international markets—especially the US, the second largest origin for Brazil in 2023, with 668,478 tourists (11.31 percent of the total).” Also according to the institution, the arrival of US nationals in Brazil was 11 percent higher in the first two months of this year compared to the same time span last year.

The fact that it would not jeopardize the flow of tourists was the same argument used by the authority to request the postponement of visa requirements for these three nations from January to April 2024.

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Ottawa, April 5, 2024— The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

“On January 22, I announced a national cap on study permit applications to address the rapid increase of international students in Canada. Provincial and territorial allocations for 2024 have now been finalized. I would like to take this opportunity to share those figures and explain how we made these decisions.

Net zero first year growth model

“The national cap is based on the amount of expiring study permits this year. This means that the number of international students coming to Canada in 2024 should be the same as the number of students whose permits expire this year. For 2024, the target is 485,000 approved study permits.

“About 20% of students apply for an extension each year and remain in the country. Therefore, IRCC subtracted that amount (97,000) from the target of 485,000 and set aside a small buffer to allow for other variations, resulting in a revised target of 364,000 approved study permits in 2024.

“Accordingly, based on the national approval rate of 60% for study permit applications, the target of 364,000 approved study permits translates into a cap of 606,000 study permit applications received for 2024.

“Some international students are exempt from the cap, such as primary and secondary school students and master’s or doctoral degree students. IRCC deducted the estimated volume of these groups (140,000 based on 2023 data) from the 2024 target number of approved study permits. This resulted in a target of 236,000 approved study permits for 2024, which converts to roughly 393,000 study permit applications to be allocated.

Finalizing provincial and territorial allocations

“IRCC distributed the adjusted number of study permit applications, 393,000, based on the population share of each province and territory. Under this model, some provinces and territories would get more students in 2024 than in 2023, while others would see fewer new students.

“For provinces that would receive more international students in 2024 than in 2023 based on population share, we adjusted their allocation to limit growth to 10% compared to 2023.

“For provinces that would receive fewer international students in 2024 than in 2023, we adjusted their allocation to lessen the negative impact in the first year and support broader regional immigration goals.

“IRCC also topped up allocations for provinces whose approval rate was lower than 60%. The top­-ups will help provinces with lower approval rates reach their expected number of approved study permits in 2024.

“As a result, a total of about 552,000 study permit applications have been allocated to provinces and territories under the national cap. These allocations are expected to yield approximately 292,000 approved study permits, representing a 28% reduction from 2023 for the groups included under the cap.

“Many variables may influence the number of new international students who arrive in Canada in 2024, for example

• provinces and territories with room to grow may not end up using their full allocations
• approval rates may change
• in-year adjustments may be required

“These results will help me make decisions on allocations for 2025. I have included the full allocation model below.

“We will continue to work collaboratively with provinces and territories to strengthen the International Student Program and to provide international students with the supports they need to succeed in Canada.”

Allocation model

For further information (media only), please contact:

Bahoz Dara Aziz Press Secretary Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [email protected]

Media Relations Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 [email protected]

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