Our Canada Visa Guide will teach you everything you need to know about Canada’s visa policy for people from all over the world, including different types of visas, particular requirements, visa sponsorships, visa fees, and more. It is critical to have a scheduled flight ticket in hand before applying for a visa to Canada.
Who needs a visa to visit Canada?
The following individuals require a visa to enter Canada via any mode of transportation: airline, vehicle, bus, rail, or cruise ship.
Note: Alien passport holders and stateless individuals require a visa to enter or transit Canada.
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil (certain Brazilian nationals may qualify for an eTA if they meet certain criteria)
- Burkina Faso
- Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar)
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- The Cape Verdean Republic
- Chad
- Central African Republic
- China
- Colombian People’s Republic
- Comoros Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Costa Rica
- Cuba.
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Republic of the Dominican East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel must possess a valid “Travel Document in place of a National Passport.”
- Africa’s Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- North Korea
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macao Special Administrative Region
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- The Maldive Islands
- Mali
- Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia and United States
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestinian Authority in Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Romania (holder of a non-electronic passport, such as a temporary passport) (holder of a non-electronic passport, such as a temporary passport)
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Sao Tomé e Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Kingdom of Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- African nation of South Africa
- The South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Christopher and Nevis
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines St. Lucia (St. Vincent)
- Sudan
- Surinam
- Swaziland
- Syria
- Taiwan, must have a passport other than an ordinary passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan, which contains their personal identification number.
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinité et Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Entry into Canada
On October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border restrictions, including vaccination, required use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine or isolation requirements, were lifted for all land, air, and sea travellers entering Canada. When travelling to Canada, you must have a valid passport.
Eligibility to apply for a Canada visa
The criteria to apply for a Canadian visa are simple and straight forward. Providing you supply all the relevant documents needed, you should have no issues obtaining your visa. The criteria is listed below.
Have a valid travel document, like a passport.
Have excellent health.
Possess no criminal or immigration convictions.
You must convince an immigration officer that you have ties to your native country, such as a job, residence, financial assets, or family.
Processing time for Canadian visas
It could take between two and four weeks, or perhaps longer. Your Canadian visa application is not processed until the Canadian government receives your complete application. If they require further documentation, the processing time will be extended.
Appointment waiting times
The appointment waiting time for a Canadian visa can differ. This will depend on what the reason for your visit to Canada is. It could take between two and four weeks, or perhaps longer. Your Canadian visa application is not processed until the Canadian government receives your complete application. If they require further documentation, the processing time will be extended. Visa appointment wait periods can vary from situation to situation. The seasonal volume of work and number of waiting applicants also affect the projected duration of the wait. However, the bulk of wait periods range from 60 to 120 days, or even more.
Who can visit Canada without a visa?
British overseas territory citizen via birth, descent, naturalisation, or registration in Anguilla, Bermuda, or one of the other British overseas territories: The Virgin Islands, British Residents of all other nations are required to obtain a valid visa before entering Canada. It is important to ensure you have done all relevant research as to weather you require a visa or not.
Canada visa types
There are several different types of visas available in Canada, depending on the nature of your visit will depend on which visa you require when travelling. It is important to obtain the correct visa before you travel, it is recommended you sort your visa at least 6 weeks in advance from travelling. The types of visas available are listed below.
- The Canadian Visitor Visa. The Canada Visitor Visa is also known as the temporary resident visa.
- Permanent Residence Visas.
- Express Entry Program Visas.
- Provincial Nominee Program Visas.
- Canada Student Visa.
What to do if your Canada visa is refused?
There is no formal appeal process if your temporary residence visa application is denied. If you intend to reapply, you should only do so if your circumstances has significantly altered or you have substantial new information to provide. People regularly ask us how we can “guarantee” the issuance of a visa. Because all final decisions are made by embassies, there is no way to obtain a 100 percent guarantee. All you can do is ensure that your application is as strong as possible. Please get in touch with us if your visa application was denied.
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