Visitor Visa
Visitor Visa
Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents (non-immigrants) each year. With the exception of citizens from a visa-exempt country, individuals who wish to come to Canada for a temporary purpose, such as tourists, temporary foreign workers and international students must apply for and be granted a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
TRVs may be for single entry or multiple entry. Most visitors to Canada may visit for up to 6 months on each entry. Visitors wishing to stay longer must apply for and be granted an extension. However, temporary foreign workers and international students are admitted for varying periods of time, depending on their individual case.
The possession of a valid Temporary Resident Visa does not guarantee the entry of the visitor to Canada. All visitors must satisfy the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Officer at the Port of Entry that the purpose of their visit to Canada is of a temporary nature. Besides, criminality and medical issues may prevent a visitor from entering Canada. Visitors must also be able to show that they can support themselves during their intended period of stay in Canada. In order to be eligible for a visitor visa, you must:
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- Have a valid travel document (eg. passport)
- Be in good health
- Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
- Convince a visa officer that you have family and financial ties in your home country
- Convince a visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay in Canada
- Have enough money to support you during your stay in Canada
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Super Visa
A super visa allows you to visit your children or grandchildren for up to 5 years at a time. With a super visa, you can enter Canada multiple times for a period up to 10 years. In order to be eligible for a super visa, you must:
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- Have a child or grandchild who is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.
- Have a signed letter from your child or grandchild inviting you to Canada. The invitation letter must include:
- The list and number of people in the household of this person.
- A promise of financial support for the duration of your visit.
- A copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document.
- Have a paid medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is valid for at least 1 year from the date of your entry to Canada, with an emergency coverage of at least $100,000.
- Be outside Canada while applying for a super visa.
The person inviting you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income. One of the following documents can be used as proof of funds:
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- Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
- Employment Insurance benefit statements
- Job letter including salary, job title, job description and date of hiring
- Pay stubs
- Bank statements
Contact us to see how we can help you obtain a Super Visa.