Visitor Visa ( TRV)
Foreign nationals who would like to visit Canada need to apply for a temporary resident visa ( TRV) or a visitor's visa. A visitor's visa is a document that IRCC stick on your passport that shows that you met the requirements to come visit Canada. A visitor's visa is either issued for multiple entries or a single entry; meaning you can come to Canada for the duration of the validity of your passport or a maximum of 10 years whichever comes first ( multiple entry) or a one time visit ( single entry) . You are allowed to visit and stay in Canada for a maximum of 6 months per entry unless the CBSA officer stamps your passport with a different exit date, they may also give you what's called a Visitor Record which will show the date you need to leave by. If the CBSA officer does not stamp your passport you are allowed to stay for up to 6 months , the expiration date of your biometrics or the expiration of your passport whichever comes first.
Am I eligible to apply for a TRV ?
You must meet the basic requirements to apply for a visitor's visa. These requirements are :
Have a valid travel document
be in good health
have no criminal or immigration related convictions
convince the officer that you have ties to your home country
convince the officer that you will leave at the end of your stay
have enough money for your stay
You may require additional documents such as an invitation letter or medical exam
Always check your country specific checklist to make sure you have all the documents you need.
A temporary resident visa is also required if u plan on studying or working in Canada.
Business Visitors:
Business visitors are people who come to Canada for a few days or weeks for business purposes ; attend a meeting or an event and they can stay for up to 6 months.
Am I eligible?
To qualify, you need to :
Plan on staying for 6 months or less
Not enter the labor market ( you cannot work)
have your main source of income and place of business outside of Canada
have documents that support your application
meet the basic requirements for a visitor's visa
You need to apply for a work permit if you plan on staying for more than 6 months. While you are in Canada as a business visitor you can do the following activities while you visit :
buy Canadian goods or services for a foreign business or government
take orders for goods or services
go to meetings, conferences, conventions or trade fairs
give after-sales service as part of a warranty or sales agreement
be trained by a Canadian parent company that you work for outside Canada
train employees of a Canadian branch of a foreign company
be trained by a Canadian company that has sold you equipment or services
Super Visa :
Parents and grandparents can visit their Canadian or permanent resident child or grandchild for up to 5 years at a time. It provides multiple entries for up to 10 years . This visa is for parents or grandparents that would like to visit for more than 6 months at a time.
Am I eligible for a super visa ?
In order to be eligible you must have a host who is :
your child or grandchild
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
At least 18 years old and lives in Canada
Meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income
Signs a letter inviting you to come Canada
You must also :
Be outside of Canada
be allowed to enter Canada ( admissible )
Take an immigration medical exam
Have sufficient ties to your home country ( you are a visitor and need to leave at the end of your stay)
The overall economic state of your home country will also be taken into consideration.
You must also provide valid health insurance from either a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada with certain conditions. The health insurance policy has to meet the following criteria:
Valid for 1 year from the date of entry
be paid for in full or installments with a deposit
Cover health care , hospitalization and repatriation
provide a minimum coverage of $,100,000
Electronic Travel Authorization ( ETA):
This document allows you to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport. In order to qualify for an ETA you need to be from visa-exempt countries , you need a valid passport , a valid email address, and a method of payment.
For all your TRV needs , contact Dawod Immigration firm today and we will assist you every step of the way.