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Canada Visit Visa 2024: A Complete Guide on How to Apply for a Canadian Visit or Tourist Visa 
Read on to know if you require a visitor visa to travel to Canada and check for your visitor visa eligibility.

    Overview

    About the Canada Visit Visa

    A Canada Tourist Visa is an official document issued by a Canadian Visa Office which is attached to your passport. It is proof that you have met the requirements to enter the country as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker). It is officially referred to as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) 

    There are two types of Visitor Visas for Canada:

    1. Single entry visa: Single entry visas are granted for a period of up to 6 months
    2. Multiple-entry visa: Multiple-entry visitor visas are granted for up to 10 years or one month prior to the expiry date on the passport or re-entry visa (whichever date comes first).

    Eligibility requirements for a Canada Visit Visa

    The visa requirements for Canada tourist visa are:

    • A valid passport
    • Proof of good health
    • No criminal history or immigration-related convictions
    • Proof that you intend on returning to your home country (stating you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family)
    • Proof of funds to sustain you during your stay
    • Intended duration of your stay and temporary residence

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    Various reasons for which you could be denied entry into Canada:

    • Security reasons, including being involved in terrorism, violence, subversion, or espionage
    • Human rights violation like war crimes
    • For having a criminal record
    • For being a part of an organized crime
    • Medical conditions that that are excessively demanding or cause danger to    public health
    • Financial reasons
    • Having a family member who is inadmissible
    • Non-compliance with IRPA provisions
    • Providing false information in the documents
    • Withholding information related to IRPA decisions
    • You are a part of a special event
    • If you fulfil the fee exemption criteria
    • The purpose of your visit is limited

    An eTA is required including for travelers coming from an exempt country who is going through Canada. The eTA is valid up to 5 years or when your visa expires, whichever comes first.

    Other visa exempt countries include:

    • United Kingdom
    • Australia
    • France
    • Japan
    • Chile

    Documentation for a Canada Tourist Visa

    The documents required for Canada tourist visa are:

    • A valid passport with an expiry date exceeding 6 months
    • Documents to prove your ties to your nation country
    • 2 recent passport size photographs with a white background having no borders
    • The photograph must not be more than 90 days old
    • A sworn affidavit or an invitation letter from your relatives, if you plan to live with them
    • Medical clearance certificate
    • Photocopy of your return ticket and/or travel itinerary
    • Any additional documents required by the local visa office
    • Bank statements to prove you have enough funds to live in Canada for a while. 

    Documentation is an important step in applying for a Canadian Tourist Visa. 

    Consult with a lawyer who  can evaluate your unique circumstances and application materials to zero any chances for visa denial.

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    For bank statements:

    The bank statement must have the last 6 months’ data. It must include foreign slips, property purchases, fixed deposits, etc.

    The invitation letter should not be too brief:

    • It should be detailed and clearly state that this individual will provide free food and lodging for you during your entire stay in Canada.
    • It should include your full name and birth date, and also confirm the travel dates that you will be visiting in Canada.
    • More than that, it is essential that the invitation letter is signed by the individual, and have a contact phone number and address in case IRCC wishes to confirm this person’s intention.

    For ties to Homeland: 

    • Include copies of title deeds or lease agreements to property translated by a certified translator 
    • Add detailed employment letters or contracts that identify you as a permanent employee of your employer, the length of your employment, your role at the company, and when you are expected to return to your employment.

    If you’re currently in Canada and want to stay longer than your visa’s expiration date, you could file for an extension. In order to apply for an extension, you will need to fill out an IMM 5708 Form.

    • You need to be currently in Canada
    • You need to hold a current passport that will stay valid for the duration of your stay
    • You will need to pay the associated fee for Form IMM 5708
    • You will need to ensure that any other permits that you hold (Study or work) will stay valid and not interfere with your visitor permit.

    Application Process for a Canadain Tourist Visa

    Application process for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV):

    • Step 1: Choose whether to apply online or offline.
    • Step 2:  Fill out a visa application form with requested information and documents.
    • Step 3: Pay the visa processing fee via certified cheque or bank draft.
    • Step 4: Visit the nearest Canadian visa application centre with your passport, photographs, and other documents.
    • Step 5: You need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
    • Step 6: Submit your visa application form at the Canada visa application centre.
    • Step 7: Get the receipt from the application centre containing the unique tracking number.
    • Step 8: Track your application online using this number.

    Things to Note: 

    • If you are applying online for a Canada travel, you should have a credit card and a scanner for the documents.
    • Children under 18 must travel with the right documents and meet the same entry requirements as adults. The border services officer may ask minor children to show other documents depending on whether the child is travelling alone or with someone. Find out about the specific requirements for minor children.
    • After applying for your visa, you may be asked to:
      • Go to an interview with our officials in your country
      • To send more information
      • Get a medical exam
      • Get a police certificate

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    • Assess your visa requirements 
    • Assist you with the documentation
    • Offer affordable visa and immigration services
    • Make sure your visa processing time is low
    • Offer advise about the visa interview, the embassy or the consulate
    • Offer quality assistance and personalized services

    Cost to apply online

    It costs CAD100 (about 5,200 INR) to apply for a visitor visa and the biometrics fee is CAN$85 (about 4,400 INR).

    To extend your stay as a visitor, you need to pay a fee of C$100 or Rs 5532.73 per person. To restore your status as a visitor, you need to pay a visa fee of C$200 or Rs 11065.45.

     

    Processing Time

    The processing time for a Canada tourist visa is 15 days, if your documentation is done properly. A business visa takes 1 to 6 weeks of processing time. A temporary resident visa application takes 16-20 days to be processed.

    How can zingo help you apply?

    Profile matching: Based on your unique history, we make matches with the visa eligibility requirements

    Procuring documents: Help you arrange documents needed before applying for a Canadian Tourist Visa.

    Professional guidance: As a visa consultant, we are well aware of the facts related to the Canadian visitor visa application process. 

    Proof of funds: Professional advice on how to arrange for funds and document it

    Post Visa Assistance: We help you settle down in Canada when you visit the country.

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    The benefits of Canada travel insurance are:

    • Secures your luggage from getting lost or being stolen as you travel
    • Allows you to save money in case you need medical assistance
    • You can claim insurance to receive assistance
    • Any cancelled or delayed flights will be taken care of
    • Will take care of personal accidents during your travel as well
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    A visit record is a document. It is issued by an immigration officer.  You need to inform the border services officer if you wish to stay in the country for more than 6 months. This document is separate from your passport. It includes data when your duration of stay in Canada expires.

    During your stay in Canada, you decide to extend it, if you decide to stay for more than 6 months upon your entry.

    Yes, you need a tourist visa or an electronic travel authorization for Canada.

    You need a tourist visa while travelling from India when :

    • You are travelling with a passport
    • You are not a citizen of Canada
    • You are not a US resident and don't possess a Green Card
    • You wish to travel as a tourist
    • You are not trying to gain entry top visit your children or grandchildren
    You can extend your visitor visa in Canada by applying for a visitor record. Generally, you need to apply online for this. In certain cases, you can apply offline.
    While transiting through Canada, you either need a visitor visa or a transit visa. You need a visitor visa if: You enter the country Stay in the country for more than 48 hours during your travel You’re crossing the Canadian border by cruise ship, boat, train, car, and bus You need a transit visa if: Your visitor visa is invalid You’ll pass through Canada during your travel in 48 hours or less You will be boarding an international connecting flight from an airport in Canada Your flight halts at a Canadian airport

    No, one application is not enough for the entire family  Each person must fill up the application for a temporary resident visa. They must sign this along with other forms. You may submit the applications for all the family members in a single envelope.

    Update on Canadian Visitor Visas and Coronavirus:

    • Applicants can continue to apply for visitor visas, otherwise known as temporary resident visas (TRVs), via online applications only. Paper applications are not being accepted at this time.
    • If you’re traveling by air, you need to follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airlines before you’re allowed to board your flight. Anyone who shows symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada by air.
    • When you arrive in Canada, they will assess your health before you leave the port of entry.
    • You must have a plan to quarantine for 14 days when you arrive in Canada. This is mandatory, even if you have no symptoms. If you don’t have a plan, you should not travel to Canada.
    • Only people who provide essential services, for example, truck drivers who regularly cross the border to maintain the flow of goods, are exempt from the quarantine requirements.

    For more updates on the Coronavirus, visit our page on the impact the Coronavirus has had on Canadian immigration.

    When you travel to Canada on a tourist visa, you will:

    • Need to meet border services
    • A Canada immigration officer will make sure you fulfil the requirements
    • If you meet the requirements, you can enter the country
    • The border services officer will authorize your stay
    • They will stamp your passport