Visitor Visa

The following are the basic requirements to get a visitor visa:

• you have a valid travel document,
• you have family, a home, and a job in your home country as proof to ties to home country,
• you are in good health and
• you have no convictions for crimes or problems with immigration.
• you have enough money for your stay

You may also need a medical exam or a letter of invitation from a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

If you’re flying into Canada, you’ll likely need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Your requirements depend on the country in which you are a citizen.

To enter Canada from a visa-exempt nation, you will need an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Notably, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are not required to obtain an eTA. eTA expires concurrently with your passport or within 5 years based on what takes place first.

There are certain exemptions under which an eTA is not necessary. These consist of:

• Visitors that arrive through land or sea
• Those with permanent residency may travel, however they must carry their permanent resident card.
• United States citizens and lawful permanent residents.
• Those who possess a valid Canadian visa.
• Passengers on a flight that makes an unexpected stop in Canada due to an emergency or other unanticipated circumstances.

 eTA FEES AND APPLICATION METHOD

The eTA is an additional requirement that flight passengers must adhere to; they will still be needed to provide a passport and comply with all existing document and identity requirements. Credit cards and debit cards are acceptable ways of payment for the $7 processing fee. The application should only take a few minutes, and an eTA is typically issued shortly thereafter. Last-minute applications, while not suggested, are possible and can be submitted on any internet-connected device, including mobile phones, according to the IRCC. Canada has issued an average of over 4 million eTAs per year since 2016 when the requirement was first implemented.

Through the Super Visa Program, parents and grandparents can visit Canada for long durations. So, successful applicants won’t have to renew their visitor visas every six months because they will be given a multi-entry visitor visa that is good for five years at a time and has an expiration date of up to 10 years from the date of issue. Sponsors also have to meet certain requirements to be able to apply.

To be eligible for a Canada Super Visa, parents and grandparents shall be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, be allowed to enter Canada, and meet other requirements. Depending on their situation, your parents and/or grandparents may be able to get a visa that lets them come and go for up to 10 years. Parents and grandparents are able to visit their families in Canada for a period up to five years. This process eliminates the need for a Temporary Resident Visa. The Parents and Grandparents must be a genuine visitor to Canada who plans to leave when the trip is over.

When evaluating your application, the following aspects will be considered:

• ties to your country of origin/habitual residence;
• the intent of the visit,
• your family and finances, and
• the economic and political stability of your home country as a whole
• An invitation letter from your hos
• must show that your child or grandchild in Canada satisfies minimum LICO requirements.
• provide a letter from your child or grandchild saying that he or she will help you financially,
• have Canadian health insurance that is valid for at least one year, and
• take an immigration medical exam.

BRITISH CITIZENS AND BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES

1. VISA REQUIRED COUNTRIES

as of June 2022