VISITOR VISA

A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that allows you to enter Canada.

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Who needs a Canada Visa?
People from countries that do not have a visa exemption or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) agreement with Canada will need a visa to enter the country. More specifically, people from around 148 countries need a visa to visit, work, or immigrate to Canada.
 

If you are one of these applicants and you need a visa for Canada, you must apply for one. Depending on the type of visa you want, you will have a method of applying, but there are a few general steps you must take.

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What are the Canada Visa Types?

Before you apply for a Canadian visa, you must first know which visa you want to apply for. Here are the types of Canada visas:

• Visitor visas.

• Student visas.

• Work visas.

• Permanent Residence visas.

• Business Immigrant visas.

• Express Entry Program visas.

You must pick the one that fits the motive of why you want to go to Canada.

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Application Process:

1. Find out if you are eligible for a Canada Visa

2. Create your online account

3. Compile the document file

4. Pay the fees

5. Wait for processing your Canadian visa

6. Submit your passport and processing fees

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Frequently asked questions

• What is the processing fee?

  • The processing fee for one applicant is $100. The biometric fee is $85 if applicable.

• What is the processing time?

  • It depends on the country that you are applying from. Online applications tend to be processed faster than paper based.

• How long can I stay in Canada?

  • A valid visitor visa allows you to stay for a maximum of six months from the time of arrival. If you wish to stay longer, you have to apply for a visitor record.​

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