Canada Business Visitor Visa

Overview

The Canada Business Visitor Visa allows foreign nationals to visit Canada for short-term business activities, such as meetings, conferences, and negotiations. This visa enables business visitors to stay in Canada for up to six months without the need for a work permit. Applicants must demonstrate that their primary source of income and business activities are outside Canada. Additionally, they need to show proof of sufficient funds, travel plans, and ties to their home country to ensure they will return after the visit. This visa facilitates international business relations and opportunities in Canada.

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Why Apply & Benefits

  • Business Opportunities: Engage in business activities like meetings, conferences, and negotiations.

  • Short-term Visits: Stay in Canada for up to six months without a work permit.

  • Professional Networking: Build professional connections and explore business ventures and opportunities.

  • Market Exploration: Assess potential for future business investments in Canada.

  • Ease of Travel: Simplified travel for business purposes.

Eligibility

  • Purpose of Visit: The visit must be for business purposes such as meetings, conferences, or negotiations.

  • Primary Business Location: Your main place of business and source of income should be outside Canada.

  • Financial Stability: Must have enough funds to support your stay.

  • No Intent to Stay Long-term: Must intend to leave Canada at the end of your visit.

  • Good Health and Character: May need to provide medical exams and police certificates.

Visa Requirements

  • Valid Passport: Passport valid for the duration of your stay.

  • Visa Application Form: Completed and signed visa application form.

  • Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs.

  • Invitation Letter: Letter from the host or organization in Canada explaining the purpose of your visit.

  • Proof of Financial Means: Bank statements or financial documents proving you can support your stay.

  • Travel Itinerary: Details of your travel plans.

  • Proof of Business Activities: Documents supporting the business activities you will undertake.

Step-by-Step Procedure to Apply

  • Check Visa Requirement: Determine if you need a visa to enter Canada.

  • Complete Visa Application: Fill out the application form online or on paper.

  • Gather Required Documents: Collect necessary documents like passport, invitation letter, proof of financial means, and travel itinerary.

  • Pay Visa Fee: Pay the visa application fee online or at a Visa Application Center.

  • Submit Application: Submit your application online or at a Visa Application Center.

  • Biometrics Appointment: Book and attend an appointment to provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo).

  • Wait for Processing: Wait for the visa application to be processed.

  • Receive Visa: If approved, receive your visa and prepare for travel.

Visa & Other Fees + Processing Time

  • Visa Application Fee: Approximately CAD $100.

  • Biometrics Fee: Approximately CAD $85.

  • Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Fee: Varies, typically between CAD $1,000 to CAD $2,000.

  • Verleap Consulting Fee: INR 15,999 (CAD $262)

The Verleap team provides the best solutions and will assist you with your Canada Business Visitor Visa.

  • Evaluate the appropriate visa type for your application.

  • Provide guidance, review all your documentation, feasibility, opportunities and next steps.

  • Assist in filling out online application form(s) & Visa Application Process.

  • Assign you a dedicated Account Manager / Case Officer.

  • Closely work with Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) on your application.

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