- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Possess a passport that is currently valid and issued by the government, with at least one blank page that is not the last.
- All of your documents that are not in English or French should be translated and certified.
- Have a clear criminal record and court documentation to support it.
- Prepare to pay the required processing and application fees for your visa.
- Fill out and sign the Consent Form for the Visa Application Center (VAC).
- Send copies of your most recent immigration status from Canada or another country.
- Possess sufficient funds to support your stay in Canada.
- Be prepared to participate in an interview and/or provide biometric data.
- Submit a medical exam, when requested.
- Show that you are only visiting Canada for a short time and that you intend to leave after that.
- Proof that you do not intend to work or study in Canada is required. (Depending on your visa type)
Types of Canadian Temporary Visas
- Canada Tourist Visa
- Canada Student Visa
- Canada Super Visa
- Canada Temporary Work Visa
- Working Holiday Visa
- Courtesy Visa
- Diplomatic and Official Visa
- Canada Business Visa
- Visa to Give Birth in Canada
- Intending Organ Donors Visa
- Canada Facilitation Visa
- Temporary Residence Permit
- Dual Intent Visa
Canada Tourist Visa
A visitor or tourist visa holder is allowed entry into Canada with the sole intent of visiting the country.
How long is the Canada Tourist Visa valid?
Depending on each circumstance, the Canadian Consulate determines how long to grant you a tourist visa for Canada.
However, You are not permitted to remain in Canada for longer than six months at a time, regardless of how long your tourist visa is valid. Therefore, you must go back to your country of origin after six months, stay there for a while, and then come to Canada again for another six months.
For more information about Canada tourist visas, visit the official website. A Complete Guide to Canada Temporary Visas.
Canada Student Visa
A student visa for Canada is granted to people who have been accepted to finish their studies at a Canadian institution. You will need a student visa for studies that last longer than six months. But you can only get a temporary residence visa (TRV) for shorter-term studies.
Although a student also needs a study permit, the student’s visa is essentially the same as a Canada visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTa). The study permit enables you to remain in Canada until the conclusion of your program and, in some cases, to work while you are a student or after you graduate.
The Canada student visa is a hybrid between an eTA and a study or study permit and a visitor visa.
You cannot obtain any documents issued by Canada or any government benefits, such as health benefits, while you have a study permit. However, if obtaining Canadian citizenship is your objective, it will open up a simpler path for you to take.
