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Visiting Canada: Visa Types, Requirements & Key Information

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  • Canada invites almost 50 million guests every year for tourism, family visits, business, and study.
  • Home to 16 UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering amazing landscapes and cultural exposure.
  • Perceived as a top travel destination.
  • A dynamic blend of natural beauty, modern cities, and diverse cultural experiences.

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Types of Visas for Visiting Canada

Canada offers different visa choices based on the reasons behind your visit:

  • Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa - TRV)
  • Expected for explorers from visa-required countries.
  • Typically allows up to 6 months stay per visit.
  • Can be single-entry or multiple-entry.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

  • Required for visa-exempt travelers flying to or transiting through Canada.
  • Linked to your passport and valid for up to 5 years or until passport expiry.

Business Visa

  • For those visiting Canada for business meetings, conferences, and trade activities.

Super Visa for Parents & Grandparents

  • Allows long-term visits (up to 5 years per entry) for parents/grandparents of Canadian citizens or PRs.
  • Multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years.

Short-Term Study Visa

  • Required if your course duration is less than 6 months.
  • If studying for more than 6 months, a study permit is needed.

Visa Eligibility & Requirements

To apply for a visitor visa or eTA, you must:

  • Prove you are a genuine visitor and will leave Canada at the end of your stay.
  • Have sufficient funds to cover your stay and return travel.
  • Have no criminal record (may require a police clearance).
  • Be in good health (a medical exam may be needed).
  • Provide a letter of invitation from a host in Canada (if applicable).

Visa for Family & Friends Visiting Canada

Checking Visa Requirements:

  • Some nationalities require a visitor visa, while others may need an eTA.
  • Check Canada’s official visa-exempt country list before applying.

Letter of Invitation:

  • If inviting family or friends, provide a formal letter of invitation to support their visa application.
  • The letter should include your relationship, reason for visit, financial support details, and accommodation plans.

Extending Your Stay:

  • Most visitors can stay up to 6 months per entry.
  • To stay longer, apply for a visa extension before your current status expires.

How to Apply for a Canada Visitor Visa or eTA

Decide whether you really want a guest visa or estimated time of arrival.

  • Step 1: Determine if you need a visitor visa or eTA.
  • Stage 2: Assemble required documents (visa, evidence of assets, travel purpose, letter of invitation).
  • Stage 3: Apply online or on paper through immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  • Stage 4: Pay visa expenses and give biometrics (whenever required).
  • Stage 5: Wait for handling and get a choice.

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