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Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada
Most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada - not both. Some people may only need their valid passport. Answer a few questions to see what's right for you.
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You can find the country code on your passport. Be careful when you select your country. Some countries have multiple options and codes are quite similar.
Answer yes if you’re a citizen of Canada and another country.
Look on the front cover of your passport for the symbol of a rectangle with a circle in the middle. If you see this symbol, you have an electronic passport.
Answer: You need a visitor visa
For visits of up to 6 months for most purposes. Cost: CAN $100
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Answer: You need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
For visits of up to 6 months or to transit via a Canadian airport. Cost: CAN $7
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Answer: You need a valid Canadian passport
You need a valid Canadian passport to travel to Canada by air (board your flight).
Exception: If you’re an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you still need to carry proper identification Opens in a new tab and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada Opens in a new tab .
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Answer: You need a valid passport or travel document to travel to Canada by car, train, bus or boat
If you decide to fly to a Canadian airport instead, you'll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
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Answer: You need official proof of status in the U.S.
Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must present these documents for all methods of travel to Canada:
- a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document ) and
- a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States)
Answer: You need a transit visa
To connect between 2 international flights, in less than 48 hours. Cost: Free
Note: If you have more than 48 hours between international flights OR if you decide to visit Canada, you need to apply for a visitor visa.
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Answer: You can apply for a parent and grandparent super visa to visit for more than 6 months
- The super visa is for visits of 5 years at a time .
- a letter from your child or grandchild with a promise to financially support you for the duration of your visit in Canada.
- More information on approved insurance providers outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
- be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry to Canada
- provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage.
- You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada.
- Cost: CAN $100
Note : If you don't meet the criteria for a super visa, you need to apply for a visitor visa.
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Note : If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). An eTA allows for visits of up to 6 months.
Note : If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you can visit Canada for up to 6 months with a valid identity document. Bring identification such as a valid passport. Or, if a member of an official program such as Nexus, you may present your valid membership card.
If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you can visit Canada for up to 6 months with
- a valid passport from your country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document Opens in a new tab ) and
- official proof of lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., such as a green card
Answer: You need a valid identity document
Bring identification such as a valid passport. Or, if a member of an official program such as Nexus, you may present your valid membership card.
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Answer: If we approve your study permit application, we’ll issue a visitor visa
- You don’t need to submit a separate application for a visitor visa.
When you travel to Canada, bring your
- letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved, if you received one
- valid passport that has your visitor visa stuck to one of its pages
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Answer: You should already have a valid visitor visa
We automatically issued a visitor visa to you when we approved your first study or work permit.
If you leave and return to Canada, you must travel with:
- your valid study or work permit
- If you don’t have a valid visa when you check-in for a flight, it may result in travel delays (or a missed flight).
- your valid passport
Exception : If you return directly from a visit only to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.
If your visa has expired or was only valid for a single entry to Canada
You need to apply for a new visa Opens in a new tab .
- A visa costs CAN$100.
- It’s valid for up to 10 years.
If your study or work permit will expire soon, you must extend it before you can apply for a new visitor visa.
You need a visitor visa to leave and return to Canada. Apply for your visa before you leave.
You can apply for a visitor visa from inside Canada if you meet all the conditions below:
- you’re already in Canada
- you hold a valid study or work permit
- you want to leave and return to Canada in the near future
- your existing visitor visa Opens in a new tab is expired or was valid for only one entry
Exception : If you return directly from a visit only to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.
Processing times vary by country. You may need to give fingerprints and photo (biometrics) Opens in a new tab with your application. Processing times don’t include the time you need to give biometrics.
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You need a visitor visa to travel to Canada.
A visitor visa:
- is a sticker we put in your passport
- costs CAN$100
Processing times vary by country. You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) Opens in a new tab with your application. Processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics.
Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a study permit
You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.
If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.
Find out if you need a study permit Opens in a new tab
Answer: If we approve your work permit application, we’ll issue a visitor visa for you
- letter of introduction that says your work permit application is approved, if you received one
Learn about working in Canada Opens in a new tab
We automatically issued a visitor visa to you when we approved your first work permit.
Processing times vary by country. You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) with your application. Processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics.
Apply for a visitor visa
Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a work permit
If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.
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Answer: If we approve your study permit application, we’ll issue an electronic travel authorization (eTA)
- You don’t need to submit a separate application for an eTA.
If you get a new passport before you come to Canada, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA if you plan to fly to a Canadian airport.
Answer: You need an eTA to leave and return to Canada
Your study permit lets you study in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.
What you need depends on your travel plans.
If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)
You must have:
- the passport that’s linked to a valid eTA and
- your valid study permit
- costs CAN $7
- is electronically linked to your passport
If you received your current study permit on or after August 1, 2015, you may have a valid eTA.
If you don’t have an eTA or yours has expired, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA.
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If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train
- a valid passport and
Answer: If you fly to a Canadian airport, you need an eTA
- costs CAN$7
Most applicants get their eTA approval (via an email) within minutes. However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.
If you drive or arrive by train, bus or boat
You just need a valid passport or travel document Opens in a new tab to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat.
Answer: If we approve your work permit application, we’ll issue an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for you
- valid passport that you used to apply for your work permit
If you get a new passport before you come to Canada, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA if you plan to fly to a Canadian airport.
Your work permit lets you work in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.
- your valid work permit
If you received your current work permit on or after August 1, 2015, you may have a valid eTA.
- your valid work or study permit
Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA
- valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work or study permit
When you travel to Canada, you must bring your:
- letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved
Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa
If you’re driving or arriving by train, bus, or boat.
You just need to bring the right travel documents Opens in a new tab .
If you fly to or transit through a Canadian airport
You just need to travel with your valid U.S. passport if you fly or transit through a Canadian airport.
- valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work permit
- valid work or study permit
Answer: Your permit is not an eTA or a visa
When you extend your study permit, you’ll also be issued an eTA if you don’t already have one. When you fly to a Canadian, you must have:
- the passport that’s linked to your valid eTA and
- a valid visitor and
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When you extend your work permit, you’ll also be issued an eTA if you don’t already have one. When you fly to a Canadian, you must have:
- a valid visitor visa and
Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA
You can apply for an eTA if you travel to Canada by air only .
- is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport
Most applicants get their eTA approval within minutes (via email). However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.
If you already have a valid Canadian visitor visa you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.
If your travel plans change
You need a visitor visa (not an eTA) if you decide to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat instead.
Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA
- valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit and
- official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status
Answer: You need valid proof of lawful permanent resident status of the U.S. to leave and return to Canada
- valid study permit,
- valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit, and
Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa
- valid passport or travel document and
You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.
If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.
- valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work permit and
- valid work permit
- valid work permit,
If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.
Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA
If you already have a valid Canadian visitor visa , you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.
If you transit through Canada to or from the United States
You may be able to transit through Canada without a visa or eTA if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
You need an official proof of status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., such as one of the following:
- valid permanent resident card (Form I-551)
- foreign passport with an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp (also known as an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication [ADIT] stamp)
- foreign passport with a temporary I-551 printed notation (“Upon endorsement serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for 1 year”) on a machine-readable immigrant visa upon endorsement with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection admission stamp
- expired permanent resident card (Form I-551) with Form I-797 (Notice of Action) for pending Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) or Form I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status)
- expired permanent resident card (Form I-551) with Form I-797 (Notice of Action) for pending Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card [Green Card])
- valid re-entry permit (Form I-327)
- Form I-94 with an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp (ADIT stamp) and a passport-style photo
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• Before applying for Indian visa, please go through all the information on this page and the checklist and information booklet for Visa.
• High Commission does not accept any visa application directly. Applications for Visa should be submitted at the BLS Visa Application Center. For contact details, timings and other information about these centers please visit their website blsindia-canada.com
• Acceptance of visa application does not ensure that visa shall be granted. Applicants must note that grant or refusal of visa is sovereign right of Government of India and it cannot be claimed as a matter of right by the applicant.
• Grant of visa, its duration or number of entries is purely the discretion of the High Commission and BLS has no role in this.
• Visa fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fee, once charged, will not be refunded even in cases where visa is refused or the application is withdrawn.
• Passport on which visa is applied must have at least 2 blank pages and must have a validity of more than 190 days. Passengers holding valid visas may be denied entry into India if the validity of their passports is less than 190 days at the time of entry into India.
• The validity of visa starts from the date of its issue and not from the date of entry into India.
• Processing time for visa applications is 30 days from the date application has been accepted by BLS and a receipt is generated. However, in certain cases the processing time may exceed 30 days.
• Visa applicants are advised not to purchase travel tickets before visa is obtained.
• Long-term visa holders intending to stay in India for more than 180 days are required to register at their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or District Superintendents of Police.
• High Commission at its discretion, may call any applicant for interview in person in the High Commission of India irrespective of his/her location of residence. Failure to attend the interview may result in rejection of visa application.
• In case of visa for Missionary work, Journalism, travel document holders, Pakistani nationals/persons of Pakistan origin, separate rules would apply.
• Change of purpose is not permitted on any visas, once granted.
• Foreigners entering India are advised that use or carrying satellite telephone sets such as Iridium, Inmarsat, Thuraya etc. is prohibited in India.Any violations would result in confiscation of these sets and the holder can be prosecuted under Section 6 of Indian Wireless Act and Section 20 of Indian Telegraph Act.
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Please register & submit the Visa application online following the guidelines at the below link. Please read carefully the details and various provisions provided on the Visa website and follow while submitting application for Visa.
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A step wise process can be seen at the below link:
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Step 2 – Submit print out of the Visa application along with the supporting documents and Fee at BLS Center.
For further details with regard to application form, documents, etc., please check the details on the BLS Website ( www.blsindia-canada.com ).
- The Consulate does not accept any visa application directly, except for Emergency Visas, which is granted strictly in case death of a close relative (Parents, Siblings, Grandparents, Parents-in-laws) in India.
- Acceptance of visa application does not ensure that visa shall be granted. Applicants must note that grant or refusal of visa is sovereign right of India and it cannot be claimed as a matter of right by the applicant.
- Grant of visa, its duration or number of entries is purely the discretion of the Consulate and BLS has no role to play in this decision.
- Visa fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fee, once charged, will not be refunded even in cases where visa is refused or the application is withdrawn.
- Passport on which visa is applied must have at least 2 blank pages and must have a validity of more than 190 days. Passengers holding valid visas may be denied entry into India if the validity of their passports is less than 180 days at the time of entry into India.
- The validity of visa starts from the date of its issue and not from the date of entry into India.
- Processing time for visa applications is 30 days from the date application has been accepted by BLS and a receipt is generated. However, in certain cases the processing time mayexceed 30 days.
- Visa applicants are advised not to purchase travel tickets before visa is obtained.
- Long-term visa holders intending to stay in India for more than 180 days are required to register at their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or District Superintendents of Police.
- The Consulate, at its discretion, mat call any applicant to attend interview in person in the Consulate General of India, Vancouver irrespective of his/her location of residence. Failure to attend the interview may result in rejection of visa application.
- In case of visa for Research, Missionary work, Journalism, travel document holders, Pakistani nationals/persons of Pakistan origin and Chinese national, separate rules would apply.
- Change of purpose is not permitted on any visas, once granted.
- Foreigners entering India are advised that use or carrying satellite telephone sets such as Iridium, Inmarsat, Thuraya etc. is prohibited in India.Any violations would result in confiscation of the these sets will be seized and the holder can be prosecuted under Section 6 of Indian Wireless Act and Section 20 of Indian Telegraph Act.
Process of application for a visa
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Step 2 – Submit print out of the Visa application along with the supporting documents and Fee at BLS Center.
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Consular sections overseas may be able to expedite your interview date if there is an urgent, unforeseen situation such as a funeral, medical emergency, or school start date. The process to request an expedited nonimmigrant visa interview varies by location. You should refer to the instructions on the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section where you will interview, or on their online appointment scheduling site. You will need to provide proof of the need for an earlier appointment.
In all cases : You must first submit the online visa application form (DS-160), pay the application fee, and schedule the first available interview appointment. Only at this point will a consular section consider your request for an expedited appointment.
Note: Travel for the purpose of attending weddings and graduation ceremonies, assisting pregnant relatives, participating in an annual business/academic/professional conference, or enjoying last-minute tourism does not qualify for expedited appointments. For such travel, please schedule a regular visa appointment well in advance.
These estimates do not include time required for administrative processing, which may affect some applications. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.
There are only two possible outcomes for U.S. visa applications. The consular officer will either issue or refuse the visa. If a visa applicant has not established that he or she is eligible for a visa, the consular officer must refuse that application. However, some refused visa applications may require further administrative processing. When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the applicant at the end of the interview. The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. At the conclusion of the administrative processing period, the consular officer might conclude that an applicant is now qualified for the visa for which he or she applied. The officer may also conclude that the applicant remains ineligible for a visa. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date.
Important Notice: Except in cases of emergency travel (i.e. serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family), before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants should wait at least 180 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.
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Information about nonimmigrant visa wait times for interviews and visa processing time frames are shown on this website, as well as on U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites worldwide. It should be noted that the “Wait Times for a Nonimmigrant Visa to be Processed” information by country does not include time required for administrative processing. Processing wait time also does not include the time required to return the passport to applicants, by either courier services or the local mail system.
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This article provides information on getting a visa or an eTA for Vancouver. A valid visa for Vancouver, or eTA, will be required prior your departure to Canada.
Visa and eTA overview
You can find out if your country is eligible to apply for a Canada eTA by reviewing the eTA requirements . Passport holders of dozens of countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Australia, as well as many more, are eligible for an eTA. If your country is not on the eTA eligible list, then you will need to apply for a Canadian visa.
The requirements of applying for a temporary visa (visitor visa) include a:
- A valid passport or other legal travel documents
- Be of good health
- Be free of immigration-related convictions or other criminal activities
- Have a valid reason to visit Canada with legit ties to your home country such as family, assets, home, or job
This eTA does not apply to U.S residents and other travellers traveling with a valid Canadian visa. Visa exempt foreigners do not need an eTA when arriving Canada by sea or land. You can find out if you need an eTA on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website . Below are a few other important topics to familiarise yourself with before you visit Canada.
Health and travel Insurance
If you plan on visiting Vancouver, it is highly advisable to have both health and travel insurance . These are important and can be bought in various packages to ensure your health, cover for flight cancellation, lost baggage, or even repatriation.
Driver's licence
Bring your driver's license if you plan to rent an automobile on your tour in Vancouver. It is one of the requirements that are needed if you need to rent a car and acts as a form of identification.
Legal identification documents
You won't have to carry them around every time you move out, but it is important to make copies of your national identity card, driver's license, or passport in case verification is required. You can leave your original copies at home and carry around your copies. Carrying these documents is important in cases of police stops, renting out apartments, and other important activities that require verification.
Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
The Canadian eTA is an electronic travel authorization that is intended to simplify the process of entering Canada for common travel purposes such as tourism, business or transit. Individuals wishing to visit Canada for under six months, for the purposes of tourism, business, transit, or receiving medical treatment may be eligible. A Canadian eTA is issued for up to five years' from the date of approval, or until the date of passport expiry, whichever comes first.
The Canadian eTA enables passport holders of dozens of countries to apply online for travel authorization without the need of a visa for Vancouver.
There are a wide variety of uses for a Canadian eTA, from attending family weddings to speaking at a business conference. However, there are limitations to using an eTA. If used in an unauthorized manner, an approved eTA can be revoked from an applicant. It is thus important to make sure eTA applicants understand the full scope of permitted travel uses of an eTA.
Approved business use
Although a Canadian eTA is typically thought of as a tourist travel authorization, it can also be used for business purposes.
With an eTA, travelers can visit Canada to meet with business associates, settle an estate or negotiate a business contract. Although it is not a work visa, a Canadian eTA can be used to conduct business meetings in Canada. If you plan to travel to Vancouver for a business meeting using an eTA, you may be asked to provide additional documentation during your eTA application or at the Canadian border. You will likely be required to prove that your main source of income is received outside of Canada, and that your employer is also based outside of Canada.
You can also attend a business conference in Canada with a Canadian eTA. If you use your eTA for this purpose, you may be asked by Canadian immigration personnel to prove that you are not employed nor seeking employment in Canada.
Approved tourism use
Most people get an eTA for tourism purposes. Permitted tourism purposes include activities such as sight-seeing, and visiting with friends or family.
Approved transit use
A Canadian eTA can also be used for transit purposes, whereby a traveler is switching airplanes on Canadian territory while en-route to a non-Canadian destination.
Unauthorized use
Although there are many approved uses for a Canadian eTA, there are also some things you cannot legally do with an eTA.
You are not allowed to work in Canada with an eTA. Although you can use an eTA for some business purposes, you cannot hold or obtain employment in Canada using an eTA. Thus, you must apply for a work visa if you wish to be employed in Canada. This is true whether you want to move your career to Vancouver or hope for temporary employment. You cannot accept payment for any work in Canada without a proper Canadian work visa.
You also cannot study in Canada using an eTA. You must get a Canadian student visa if you want to attend school in Canada.
Requirements affecting eTA eligibility
- You can only use an eTA for entering Canada via aircraft.
- You must not have any prior refusals to enter Canada and no prior deportation history in Canada. If so, you will likely be denied an eTA.
- You must have an electronic passport.
- You must not have any highly infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, at the time of your visit or at the time of your eTA application.
- You must not have been previously convicted of any crimes causing serious harm or damage to people or property.
Canada eTA application process
To apply for an eTA, you will need your passport and employment details. You should allow between 15-20 minutes per application. Applications are usually processed and approved within minutes for most applicants. However, due to enhanced and automated security screening, your application may be flagged and require a manual review. During a manual review, you will be requested to provide additional information or documentation to process your eTA application. Failure to provide this information or documentation in a timely manner during the manual review will result in a denied eTA application.
Types of Canadian visas and permits
Canadian eTAs are only for individuals from visa-exempt countries and permanent residents of the United States. If you are not from a visa-exempt country, are not a U.S. citizen, and are not a permanent resident of the United States, then you will need a visa for Vancouver.
Tourist visa
A Canadian tourist visa is known as a Temporary Resident Visa, or TRV for short. Like an eTA, you can apply for this online. You can also apply using a paper-based application. The application requires more information and entails longer processing timelines than an eTA application.
Work permit
If you plan to work in Canada, either temporarily or indefinitely, you will need a work permit in addition to your eTA or TRV. Before you can apply for a work permit, you must usually have a job offer from a Canadian employer, although it is sometimes possible to waive this requirement depending on profession or the type of work an individual is able to do in Canada.
You can apply for a work permit either online or on paper. When you apply, you will need to certify that you will only work for the specific employer who has offered you a job, and that you will leave Canada at the end of your employment.
Study permit
Study permits are similar to work permits. To apply for a study permit, you must also have a TRV or eTA. All students need a study permit, with very few exceptions. Unless you will attend preschool, plan to apply for a study permit.
You can apply for a student visa online or on paper. You must agree that you will leave Canada at the end of your studies (unless you subsequently get a work permit), and you must show that you have adequate financial support to live in Canada.
Canadian visa application process
To apply for a Canadian visa, there are set number of steps which need to be followed. You can either apply online or apply on paper. For either type of application, you will be prompted to select the country where you are applying from as well as provide some information on your eligibility for your desired travel purposes.
Online application (eligibility restrictions)
The online application includes an instruction guide which is to be used to prepare the documents and forms needed to submit your Canada visa application. However, only eligible applicants can apply for a Canadian visa online. You can apply using the following link: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp
Paper-based application
To apply for a Canadian visa using the paper-based application, you will need to first download and print the application package, which includes all the relevant forms you will need to fill out. Once completed, you will need to pay a fee to process your visa application. Once paid, you can then submit your visa application for processing. To get started on your paper-based Canadian visa application, visit the following link: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp
Vancouver travel information
Vancouver is a coastal city in Canada that is in the lower region of British Columbia. It is classified as a global city due to its large urbanized population of over 600,000 residents while the whole province has about 2 million people. About half of the residents mostly the Aboriginal people have a first language apart from English making it one of the most linguistic and ethnically diverse cities in Canada.
Vancouver is well known to rank among the top cities in the world for its quality of life and liveability. The urban environment in Vancouver is mostly characterized by high-rise apartments which have earned the city recognition for being a liveable city.
Visiting Vancouver is a lot more fun moving around the big city, interacting with friendly locals, and the stunning urban nature. Being a coastal city makes Vancouver suitable for boating on the ocean, shopping at high-end stores, hiking in the North Shore Mountain forests, and taking tours in local parks such as Stanley Park to see wildlife, beautiful beaches in the rainy weather and climate.
Some of the thrilling activities one can engage in Vancouver include; hiking or biking tours around the mountains, taking full day tours at the Bowen Island, photography tours at the Joffre Lakes, or even photography tour of the beautiful city at night.
Visiting Vancouver can be fun and exciting particularly due to the mild climate, beautiful sceneries, and the high standards of living in the city. Vancouver is renowned for being quite a rainy city but is the second driest after Victoria compared to other cities in Canada. Hopefully this article has provided insight into the process of applying for an eTA or a visa for Vancouver, as well as provided useful travel information.
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Extend your stay in Canada: How to apply
- 1. About the process
- 2. Who can apply
- 3. How to apply
- 4. After you apply
- 5. Travelling outside Canada
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Your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
Book your biometrics collection appointment as soon as you can to avoid processing delays. Find out how to give biometrics .
How to apply for a visitor record
You must apply online for your visitor record to extend your stay as a
- worker authorized to work a without work permit or
- student authorized to study without a study permit
If you plan to travel outside Canada or the United States You must meet our entry requirements to return to Canada .
Applying online
When you apply online, we get your application instantly, which can help us process your application faster. If you already applied on paper, you don’t have to resubmit your application online.
How applying online helps you
- No courier fees or mail delivery time – we get your application instantly.
- Your application may be processed more quickly.
- It helps you make sure your application is complete before you submit it.
- You can quickly submit more documents online (if we ask you to).
- You get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account.
Step 1: Make sure you have what you need
To apply online, you’ll need:
- a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents, and
- a valid credit or debit card.
Step 2: Read the instruction guide
Even if you apply online, you should read the instruction guide before you complete your application. The guide will explain how to complete each field on the form.
Venezuelan passport holders
You may need to complete extra steps when you fill out your application .
If the printed expiry date on your Venezuelan passport has passed
If the printed expiry date has passed and you’re applying for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or to extend your stay as a temporary resident in Canada, follow these steps:
- Add 5 years to the printed expiry date shown on your passport and enter it in the expiry date field of the application form.
- Include a letter of explanation with your application stating: “I am a Venezuelan national with a Venezuelan passport, which has been extended for 5 years”.
Warning: If your passport is still expired after adding 5 years to the printed expiry date, your passport is considered expired. You’re not eligible to submit an application with that passport.
Step 3: Prepare your answers for the online tool
Before you can upload your forms, you must answer some questions. We use your answers to create a personalized document checklist for you. To apply for a visitor record, you must provide these answers in the online tool:
- For the first question “What would you like to do in Canada?”, select “Visit.”
- When asked “What is your current country/territory of residence?”, select “Canada.”
Step 4: Create your online account or sign in
You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to:
- pay your fees
- submit your application
- check your status
If you can’t apply online
You can submit a paper application in any of these situations:
- you can’t apply online because of a disability
- there’s a problem with the online application
What to do if you can’t apply online
Credit cards and prepaid cards
We accept credit cards and prepaid cards from:
- MasterCard ®
- American Express ®
- UnionPay ® (for online applications only; debit cards not accepted)
If you use a prepaid credit card, keep it for at least 18 months after you pay to make refunds easier. Find more on prepaid cards .
We also accept all Visa Debit cards.
The card you use doesn't have to be in your name. The cardholder’s name will appear on the receipt but it does not need to match your application.
Debit cards
- be from a Canadian bank using INTERAC ® Online , and
- be registered for online banking through your bank’s website.
We also accept all Debit MasterCard ® and Visa ® Debit cards. If your card has the Visa Debit logo on it, alone or with the INTERAC ® Online logo, select Visa Debit as your payment method.
The card you use does not have to be in your name. The cardholder’s name will appear on the receipt but it does not need to match your application.
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To apply for a visitor visa to visit Canada on business, you need to qualify as a business visitor. To qualify, you must show that: you plan to stay for less than 6 months. you don't plan to enter the Canadian labour market. your main place of business and source of income and profits is outside Canada.
Step 2: Apply online. 1. Create an account. 2. Upload your documents. 3. Pay your fees. How to apply for a visitor visa.
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If the printed expiry date has passed and you're applying for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or to extend your stay as a temporary resident in Canada, follow these steps: Add 5 years to the printed expiry date shown on your passport and enter it in the expiry date field of the application form.
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