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VISITOR VISA CANADA
WHY VISIT CANADA?
The wilderness of Canada’s natural beauty, from hidden lakes and forests to mountains and glaciers, is almost incomparable worldwide. More than 35 million people visit Canada every year. This amazing country is also seen as one that absolutely makes life worth living. And is by far one of the most cross-cultural on the planet. Canada’s charm is not just the great outdoors, it has cosmopolitan cities that are safe, friendly, clean, and multicultural.
With diverse landscapes that cover mountains, beaches, and even glaciers, this place is truly something to consider. At every 2000 sq., there is so much to see and do here- breath-taking fjords, divine hiking trails and tablelands that appear to stretch for days. Canada is a country that loves to celebrate. Quebec City host’s the world’s largest winter carnival. Whereas Montreal hosts the world’s largest comedy and jazz festival.Canada is a local food mishmash; its traditional diversity is reflected in its taste. The east coast has the world’s most fresh seafood, where fishing is a century-old tradition. In Quebec, cheese, maple syrup, smoked meat, poutine, and bagels are world-famous, while New Brunswick is the birthplace of one in every French fry.
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Who is Visitor:
A definition of a visitor is given under Sec. 2 (1) of The Immigration Act (Act) as a person who is lawfully in Canada as a visitor or who wishes to come into Canada for a temporary purpose and who is not:
- A holder of minister’s permit;
- A Canadian permanent resident and citizen;
- An immigrant who is admitted into Canada as his/her examination cannot be concluded at the port of entry by the officer.
VISITOR VISA
Purpose
The purpose of the visitor/tourist visa under the Canadian Immigration Act is to:
- Allow the entry of an individual who wishes to visit Canada for the purpose of doing trade with Canadian companies, for tourism and allow other foreigners to foster scientific and international understanding.
- At the same time controlling the entry of those who wish to involve in criminal activities in Canada or who are likely to put in danger the health and safety of the Canadian society.
TYPES OF VISITOR VISA
There are two types of visitor visas that can be issued: single-entry and multiple entries.
Single Entry Visas
A single entry visa allows you to enter Canada one time. A single entry visa can be issued up to 6 months before the date of travel. Generally, single-entry visas are issued for 6 months.
Multiple Entry Visas
A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Canada multiple times from your home country. Multiple entry visas can be issued for up to 5 years (so long as your passport is still valid for that time).
There are two types of visitor visas that can be issued: single-entry and multiple entries.
APPLYING FOR A RENEWAL AFTER YOUR VISA EXPIRES
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If you have commitments in your home country that you will have to return to in future, include those.Remember, CIC is always asking: “Will this person return to his or her home country when the visitor visa expires?” So, if you have made future travel arrangements to return home, you should include copies of those as well.Renewal applications are sent to the Vegreville Case Processing Centre in Alberta.
APPLYING FOR A RENEWAL AFTER YOUR VISA EXPIRES
If you failed to renew your visitor visa before it expires there is still hope. You will have to apply for “restoration.” Besides, restoration of your status is a different process with a higher application fee. You must apply for restoration within 90 days of the day when your visitor visa expired. This means that CIC must receive your application within 90 days of your visitor visa expiring (and not that you must mail your application within 90 days). As with most things, CIC has the choice to deny restoration of your status.
So how do you make a successful restoration application?In addition to the renewal documents in the application, you absolutely must include a detailed letter explaining why you missed applying for renewal while your visitor visa was still valid.Your best chance at success is to provide an explanation where circumstances were beyond your control, if applicable. For example, if you had a medical emergency or an accident and missed the renewal application deadline, CIC would look on this quite favourably.If your only explanation is that you forgot to renew your visitor visa, then your best chance is to include as much evidence as you can that you will return to your home country after your visit, as discussed above.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A VISITOR VISA
- Passport with at least six months validity for regular visit visa/minimum 2 years for a super visa
- Relevant Fee/Application Processing Fees (Can be paid online) Colour D
- Colour Digital photograph
- Marriage certificate if accompanying with a spouse.
- Purpose of travel – Copy of confirmed Air Ticket (One way is acceptable for Super visa /Round Trip for visitor visa)
Personal Documentation of the Applicant:
- Proof of employment (letter from employer confirming salary and length of employment.
- Salary statements for the past 6 months or Pay Stubs for the last 6 months
- Most recent provident fund statement. Employment contract.
- Letter from the employer which indicates that the applicant(s) have leave approval
- Business License / Registration
- Business and Personal Income Tax return for the last 2 years
- Pension payment slips for the last 6 months if the pensioner
- Bank statement as the proof of pension amount deposit
- Income Tax Returns for the past two years
- Bank Statements/bank books for last 6 months
- Proof of assets like property/house etc. Property Tax receipt would also suffice as proof of property.
- Detailed itinerary including proof of ticket booking
- Proof of hotel reservation
- Letter of invitation
- Proof of immigration status of inviter – this may include a photocopy of a Canadian permanent resident card (both sides) or Canadian passport or Citizenship card.
- Residential proof – Hydro bill / Rent receipt / Gas bill / Cell phone bill/lease agreement.
- Financial documentation of inviter: * such as :
- Most recent copy of Notice of Assessment or Option C printout (To obtain free Option C print out, call CRA at 1-800-959-8281
Most recent copy of T4 or T1 if NOA is unavailable
Proof of employment / Letter of employment (if self-employed, a letter from their accountant stating their annual income)
Evidence of other sources of income
Proof of inviter’s existing funds (bank statements, bank books)
Proof of relationship with the applicant and the inviter:
A marriage certificate
A birth certificate
An official document naming you as a parent
A copy of the inside back cover of the inviter’s passport showing the inviter’s parents
Proof from your child or grandchild that he/she meets the Low Income Cut-Off. Two (2) Most recent tax years’ NOA or T4 if tax not filed yet.
Proof of Medical Insurance coverage for 1 year with a Canadian Insurance company (Policy /certificate copy) and that:
Covers health care, hospitalization, and repatriation,
Provides a minimum coverage of $100 000, and
Is valid for each entry to Canada and be available for review by a port of entry officer.
Children under 18 travelling without one or both parents or without a legal guardian must provide a notarized authorization for travel signed by both parents or by the parent or legal guardian not travelling, as well as proof of their identity/signature for verification. This authorization should also be available for presentation at the Canadian Port of Entry
English or French translations must accompany any documents not originally in English or French
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months.
There are two types of visitor visas that can be issued: single-entry and multiple entries.
Who is eligible?
To visit Canada, you must:
- Firstly, have a valid travel document, such as a passport
- Secondly, be in good health
- Also, satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties, such as a job, home, and family, which will take you back to your country of origin
- Further, satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit and
- Finally, have enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region.
You may also need:
- A Temporary Resident Visa, depending on your citizenship
- A medical examination and
- A letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
To visit Canada, you must:
- Firstly, have a valid travel document, such as a passport
- Secondly, be in good health
- Also, satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties, such as a job, home, and family, which will take you back to your country of origin
- Further, satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit and
- Finally, have enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region.
You may also need:
- A Temporary Resident Visa, depending on your citizenship
- A medical examination and
- A letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
Inadmissibility:
- Some people are inadmissible—they are not allowed to come to Canada. Several things can make you inadmissible, including involvement in criminal activity, in human rights violations or in organized crime. You can also be inadmissible for security, health, or financial reasons.
Criminal inadmissibility:
- If you have committed or been convicted of a criminal offence, you may not be allowed to enter Canada.
- Criminal offences include both minor and serious offences, such as theft, assault, manslaughter, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- If you have a past criminal history when you were under the age of 18, you can probably still enter Canada. See the Related Links for more information about admissibility.
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