Do you want to visit Canada for tourism purpose? Are you planning to visit your family member or friend living in Canada on a visitor visa? If yes, apply for a Temporary Resident Visa or Visitor Visa that allows a foreigner to legally enter and reside in Canada.
Pre-requisites to Apply for a Canada Visitor Visa
Whether you want to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa for a single visit, multiple visit or transit visit, it is compulsory to meet the immigration requirements. You must convince the immigration authorities that you are a real visitor and knows about all the Canada immigration rules and will indeed abide them by leaving the country before the visa expires.
The pre-requisites that must be met before applying for a visitor visa include:
- An applicant must have a valid passport and other travel documents.
- An applicant must prove a strong establishment in his/her residing country by providing proof of employment, property, assets, family and children.
- An applicant must be able to financially support himself/ herself during the stay in Canada.
Visitor Visa Application Filing Process
The Canadian visitor visa involves the following steps:
- A willing applicant has to submit an application for visitor visa in the Canadian embassy.
- He/she could be called to attend an interview where the purpose of visit is verified.
- He/she should be willing to return to the home country when the visa expires.
- He/she should have sufficient funds to support their stay in Canada.
- After the details are verified and the applicant meets the criteria, visitor visa is issued.
Which Documents Are Required?
1. A photocopy of passport page having all the necessary details such as photo, name, address, date and place of birth.
2. The passport need to have a blank page apart from the last page for the issuance of the visa.
3. Two photos should be submitted as per the visa specifications.
4. Documents showing that you will be able to support yourself financially.
5. Photocopy of marriage certificate, if accompanied by the spouse.
6. Detailed purpose of travel or visiting Canada.
Visa Validity & Extension
A visitor visa is applicable for a specific period, i.e. for 6 months, counting right from the date you entered Canada. Depending on your wish to stay in the country for a few more days, it can be extended further. The only thing to be kept in mind is that the extension request must be applied at least 30 days before the visa expiry.
At Popular Immigration Consultancy Services Inc., we assist applicants in getting a visitor visa by ensuring an error-free application filing and extension process.