Visitor Visa
Visitor visas are required for certain foreign nationals who wish to visit or travel through Canada. Depending on your citizenship, you may or may not require a temporary resident visa. If you do not need a visa to travel to Canada, a determination as to whether you will be allowed into Canada will be made upon your arrival to Canada at any port of entry (either at a land border or at the airport).
Eligibility Requirements
Foreign nationals who do require visas must first apply to a Canadian visa office abroad, before they travel to Canada. Applications will need to meet the following requirements:
- have a valid travel document, such as a passport.
- be in good health; a medical examination may be requested.
- satisfy a visa officer that you have ties to your country of origin, such as a job, assets / property and family and friends, which will ensure your return to your country.
- satisfy a visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
- have sufficient funds 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.
- you may also need a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada but not necessary if you are visiting for tourist purpose.
Visitor Visa
The visa office will provide a multiple-entry or single-entry visa, if your application is approved. You can then use this visa to travel and enter Canada.