A visitor visa is required to move to Canada as a tourist on a brief visit to see family or execute business for people of many nations. Anybody not a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with a work or study permit will require a visitor visa to access the country. Hence, nationals of specific nations do not need a visitor visa and can seek an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Electronic Travel Authorization is a more facilitated form of travel approval obtainable to citizens of nations with visa-free travel consensus with Canada.
Requirement To Get A Canadian Visitor Visa
Fill Out The Required Forms
Whether you are making an application inside or outside of Canada, you will be required to complete various forms. The people making an application outside of Canada will need:
- Application for temporary resident visa (IMM 5257).
- Family details form (IMM 5707).
- Statutory statement of common-law union (IMM 5409).
- Use of representative (IMM 5476). Remember that this is only needed if you have used the services of a representative or if you are assigning or withdrawing the use of a representative.
- Authority to discharge private details to an assigned person (IMM 5475). Keep in mind that this form is only needed if you approve Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency to discharge details from your case file to a person other than yourself who is a representative or endorsed relative.
Obtain The Needed Documentation
Furthermore, by the forms listed above, candidates for a visitor visa will require the following documentation to accompany their application.
- Fee reimbursement receipt
- A photocopy of the details page of your passport, which has to do with the passport code, provision and expiration dates, and your picture, name, date of issuance, and place of birth.
- Two pictures satisfying the conditions of the visa request photo specifications are required. Candidates must write their names and birth dates on the back of these two pictures. If candidates are needed to offer biometric fingerprints and photographs, they are not required to include these pictures.
- Provide evidence of financial assistance, stating that you can sponsor yourself and any family member following you while you are in Canada.
- Duplicate copy of your marriage certificate. (if applicable)
- Letter clarifying the intention of your journey.
- Duplicate of your present immigration status (if your nation of residence varies from the country of citizenship mentioned on your passport, you must offer evidence of legal status in your nation of residence.)
- Children traveling alone or with either parent must offer possession of documents, including a letter of approval from the other parent who is not accompanying or a letter of approval signed by the two parents or lawful guardians.
- Any other supporting documents needed by the accountable visa office in your province?
Remember that application forms filled out online must be authenticated by creating barcodes. If filled out using a computer, these barcodes will typically be linked to the immigration forms; otherwise, they must be printed and kept at the top of an application if made using paper.
How To Reimburse Payments And Ascertain Fee Payments To IRCC
Candidates for a visitor visa may be required to reimburse two types of payments: application processing payments and biometric payments. Those not required to offer biometrics may be excluded from the second set of payments.
The processing fees for application for visitor visas are $72.96 for each individual and $365.44 for a family of five persons and above. On the contrary, biometrics payments are $62.39 for each individual and $170 for each family comprising two or more individuals. These payments may be subject to modification and cannot be repaid, notwithstanding the judgment concluded on your application. Furthermore, the only approved pattern to reimburse these fees is online.
After complying with the provided directions and concluding the procedure, you must wait until a formal IRCC receipt with a barcode is provided. Candidates are suggested to save this file and include each copy with their request.
How To Offer Evidence Of Financial Assistance
Many documents can be used to ascertain that you can sponsor yourself and any dependents who follow you while you are in Canada. Some instances involve money, a verified cheque, a draft from the bank, or a money order in a sufficient sum to protect all reasonable costs acquired during your visit to Canada.
Furthermore, written or verbal declarations that can be confirmed can also be used, given that they fulfill an official requirement that enough financial assistance from friends or family has been organized and can protect reasonable incurable costs during your visit. Other documents include bank statements, employment letters, or past tax filing details.
How To Write A ‘Purpose Of Travel’ Letter
Every international citizen entering Canada must be able to fulfill an official at their time of access stating that they have legal motives to enter and stay in Canada. A visitor visa can be obtained by ascertaining that you, the international citizen, will exit Canada when your approved visit expires. In most situations, visitor visa candidates may also require an invitation letter from a national or permanent resident in Canada.
Making An Application With Family Members
Visitor visa candidates desiring to bring their family with them on their journey to Canada must fill out their request form for every family member. All requests may be presented together online or at the Visa Application Center, where you will forward your application on paper. A single receipt may be provided for all attached applications.
Finally, all family members and dependents are required to satisfy all prerequisites for temporary residence in Canada.