Canada Visa Requirements
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- If you are on the list of countries whose people require a visa for Canada, then you need to apply for a Canadian visa. The type of Canadian visa you require is determined by the purpose and length of your trip. For example, if you wanted to visit Canada, you'd require a Temporary Visitor Visa. A Student Visa would be required if you wished to study.
What Are the Required Documents for a Canada Visa?
Here are the documents required for a Canada visa :
- Your passport.
- Appropriate Canada visa application form.
- Proof of paid Canada visa fees.
- Proof of clean criminal record.
- Proof of being in good health through a medical exam.
- Photographs in accordance with the photo requirements for a Canada visa.
- Proof of financial means.
- Proof you will return to your home country once the Canadian visa expires.
- Identity and Civil Status Documents.
- A cover letter that explains the purpose of your travel to Canada.
- Letter of support/invitation to Canada.
Age
The criteria may change depending on whether the applicant is an adult (above the age of 18) or a minor (17 or under). Only adults can be principal candidates on an application. Minors must be listed as dependents.
There are distinct regulations for minors traveling alone. (See the visa requirements for children below).
Passport
You must have a valid passport and any other necessary travel documents. When applying for a Canadian visa, you must submit photocopies of your passport’s information page. It must include the following:
- Your passport number.
- The date of issue and expiry.
- Your personal information: name, photo, place of birth, and date of birth.
Documents and forms
When applying for a Canadian visa, you must first get an Application Package from the IRCC website. There includes an instructional guide, a document checklist, and all of the forms you must complete and submit.
You must submit all of the papers and forms on the checklist. These documents include (but are not limited to) passport copies, photographs, fee receipts, and other forms of identification.
Different nations may require additional papers in addition to those provided on the IRCC’s checklist. You must check with the visa office in your country to see whether you require any further documentation.
Proof of paid Canada visa fees
To apply for a Canadian visa, you must pay the required fees and provide the receipts with your application. The fees vary depending on the objective of the trip.
There are two types of fees:
- Application processing fees
- Biometric fees
Documentation Fee
We are doing the documentation on the affordable price i.e. 60,000 to 70,000 + 18% GST.
Proof you will return to your home country once the visa expires
You will need to convince your visa officers that after your visa expires, you will return home. There are several ways you could do that, including:
- Employment verification. You must give copies of your job contract as well as a letter of employment that identifies you as a permanent employee, specifies when you are anticipated to return to work, and describes your function at the organization.
- If you hold property in your home country, you must produce proof of ownership, such as title records or lease agreements.
- If you have familial ties in your home country or individuals to care for, such as elderly family members or youngsters, you must get proof of your duties.
Proof you will return to your home country once the visa expires
Photocopies of your identity and civil status documents must be included with your Canada visa application. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce/annulment certificates are examples of such documents.
You may be asked to submit National IDs or family or household registers in some situations.
For additional information, please contact the visa office in your country.
Police clearances
You must demonstrate that you have no prior criminal history and are not a risk to Canadian society. You can accomplish this by acquiring a police certificate or clearance in your native country.
In rare situations, you may be required to show police clearances from any country where you have lived for more than six months.
Medical exam
To acquire a Canadian visa, you must be in good health. In order to show so, you may be needed to undertake a medical examination and provide the results in your application.
A medical test is normally not required if you plan to remain for less than six months unless you will be working directly with people.
Your regular doctor, however, will be unable to complete the checkup. A Panel Physician will be required.
Panel Physicians for each nation are listed on the IRCC website.
Purpose of travel
You need to provide a purpose for your travel to Canada when you apply for a Canadian visa. The requirements depend on the country, but they could include:
- An invitation letter from your sponsor or the family member/friend you will visit.
- Contact information of the people who can support your stated purpose of visit.
- Any documents that support your purpose of travel.
Letter of support/invitation
In some situations, you may be required to present a letter of invitation from a Canadian. That individual must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Residence in Canada.
You are not legally accountable for the individual who writes the letter. He or she has to provide you with that letter, and you must include it in your application.
The letter ought to include this information about you (the individual seeking the visa):
- Name
- Birth date.
- Phone number and address.
- The relationship you have with the person who is writing the letter.
- How long you will stay in Canada, where you will stay, and when do you plan to leave?
- How do you plan to support yourself financially?
The letter also has to include the following information about the writer:
- Their complete name and date of birth.
- Their Canadian address and phone number.
- Their residence status (Citizen or Permanent Resident) and a photocopy of a document that proves it.
- Their job title.
- Their family details (names and dates of birth for his/her spouse and dependents).
- How many people are in their household
Canada Visa Requirements for Minors
Minors traveling to Canada must follow the same regulations as all other tourists. However, depending on how they are traveling, children may require additional documentation. All minors, regardless of the mode of transportation, must carry:
- Their passport
- Copy of their birth certificate
Then, additional documents based on whether they are traveling alone or accompanied, include:
Traveling alone: Letter of authorization for the travel, signed by both parents or legal guardians. The letter has to:
- Be in either English or French
- Include the parents/legal guardians' address and phone number
- Include information (name, address, phone number) of the person who will take care of the child in Canada
Accompanied by one parent: Signed letter of authorization from the parent who is not traveling with them. It has to include:
- The address and phone number of the parent not traveling.
- The photocopy of the passport and national identity card of the parent not traveling.
If the parents are divorced but share custody: The parent who is present has to bring copies of the legal custody documents and a letter of authorization from the other parent.
If only one parent has custody: They must bring a copy of the custody decree.
If one of the parents has passed away: The other parent has to bring a copy of the death certificate.
If traveling with legal guardians/adoptive parents: Bring a copy of the guardianship or adoption papers.
If traveling with someone who isn’t their parent/legal guardian: That person must have written permission from the parents/guardians. The letter has to include the address/es and phone numbers of the parents/legal guardians.
Visa Specific Requirements
Other than the general requirements for a Canadian visa, there are specific requirements based on the type of visa you are applying for