Canada Tourist (Visitor) Visa
Overview
A Canada Tourist Visa, or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), allows foreign nationals to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, or short business trips. Its importance lies in providing legal entry for visitors, ensuring smooth and regulated travel. This visa grants access to Canada's diverse attractions, cultural sites, and natural beauty for a stay of up to six months. The benefits include experiencing Canada's rich heritage, visiting loved ones, and attending business meetings or conferences. Overall, it facilitates personal and professional connections, promoting tourism and international relations.
Tourism: To visit Canada for leisure, sightseeing, or visiting friends and family. Explore Canada's natural beauty, cities, and cultural heritage.
Business Opportunities: To attend meetings, conferences, network with Canadian businesses or other business-related activities.
Family Reunification: To visit a spouse, partner, or other family members residing in Canada.
Compassionate Reasons: For medical treatment, attending a funeral, or other urgent family matters.
Short-term Stay: Allows you to stay in Canada for up to six months.
Why Apply and Benefits
Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs.
Application Form: Completed and signed visa application form.
Good Health: Must be in good health and may need a medical exam.
No Criminal Record: Must have no criminal or immigration-related convictions.
Invitation Letter: If visiting family or friends, an invitation letter from the host in Canada.
Valid Passport: Must have a valid passport with atleast 6 months validity before applying for visa.
Sufficient Funds: Must have enough money for your stay in Canada. Proof of funds must be submitted.
Intention to Leave: Must convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
Travel Itinerary & Proof of Accommodation: Details of your travel plans and information on where you live in Canada.
Ties to Home Country: Must convince an immigration officer that you have ties (job, home, financial assets, family) that will take you back to your home country.
Eligibility & Required Documents
Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria.
Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents.
Complete Application Form: Fill out the appropriate visa application form.
Submit Application: Submit your application online through the IRCC Portal.
Pay Visa Fees: Pay the required visa fees.
Biometrics: Provide your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) if required.
Wait for Processing: Wait for your application to be processed.
Respond to Requests: Respond to any additional requests for information from IRCC.
Receive Decision: Receive a decision on your application.
Prepare for Travel: If approved, prepare for your travel to Canada.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Apply
Visa & Other Fees + Processing Time
Visitor Visa Fee: CAD $100 per person
Biometrics Fee: CAD $85 per person
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Fee: Varies, typically around CAD $1,000 to CAD $2,000
Verleap Consulting Fee: INR 15,999 (CAD $262)
Processing Time: Typically takes around 2-4 weeks, but can vary depending on the complexity of the application and the volume of applications being processed.
The Verleap team provides the best solutions and will assist you with your Canada Tourist (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.