HOW YOU CAN VISIT CANADA
Visitor Visa
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa (TRV) is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).
Individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada.
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada, you may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
Requirements for a visitor visa include:
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have a valid travel document like a passport;
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be medically admissible;
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be criminally admissible with no criminal or immigration-related convictions;
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demonstrate you have ties to your home country that will ensure you will return home such as a job, home, financial assets or family;
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demonstrate you have the financial resource to support your stay in Canada;
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a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada will assist in supporting your application.
Parent/Grandparent Supervisa
A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 2 years at a time. It’s a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for up to 10 years.
To be eligible for a super visa, you must:
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be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
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have a signed letter of invitation from your child or grandchild that includes:
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a promise of financial support for the length of your visit;
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the list and number of people in the household of this person; and
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a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document.
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provide proof that your child or grandchild’s household income meets the minimum necessary income;
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provide proof of payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:
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valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry;
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at least $100,000 coverage
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have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes aren’t accepted)
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have completed an immigration medical exam.
