7 Steps To Apply For Canadain Visit Visa | 2024 Rules (2024)

Why did my application for a Canada Tourist visa get denied?

Various reasons for which you could be denied entry into Canada:

• Security reasons, including being involved in terrorism, violence, subversion, or espionage
• Human rights violation like war crimes
• For having a criminal record
• For being a part of an organized crime
• Medical conditions that that are excessively demanding or cause danger to public health
• Financial reasons
• Having a family member who is inadmissible
• Non-compliance with IRPA provisions
• Providing false information in the documents
• Withholding information related to IRPA decisions

What is the eligibility criteria for a single entry visa?

• You are a part of a special event
• If you fulfil the fee exemption criteria
• The purpose of your visit is limited

Do I need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Canada?

An eTA is required including for travelers coming from an exempt country who is going through Canada. The eTA is valid up to 5 years or when your visa expires, whichever comes first.

Other visa exempt countries include:

• United Kingdom
• Australia
• France
• Japan
• Chile

What are some important things to consider when collecting your documents for a Canada Visit Visa?

For bank statements:

• It should be detailed and clearly state that this individual will provide free food and lodging for you during your entire stay in Canada.
• It should include your full name and birth date, and also confirm the travel dates that you will be visiting in Canada.
• More than that, it is essential that the invitation letter is signed by the individual, and have a contact phone number and address in case IRCC wishes to confirm this person’s intention.

For ties to Homeland:

• Include copies of title deeds or lease agreements to property translated by a certified translator
• Add detailed employment letters or contracts that identify you as a permanent employee of your employer, the length of your employment, your role at the company, and when you are expected to return to your employment.

How to extend my Canadian Visitor Visa?

What are the Requirements to Extend a Canada Visitor Visa?

• You need to be currently in Canada
• You need to hold a current passport that will stay valid for the duration of your stay
• You will need to pay the associated fee for Form IMM 5708
• You will need to ensure that any other permits that you hold (Study or work) will stay valid and not interfere with your visitor permit.

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What are the benefits of Canada Travel Insurance?

The benefits of Canada travel insurance are:

• Secures your luggage from getting lost or being stolen as you travel
• Allows you to save money in case you need medical assistance
• You can claim insurance to receive assistance
• Any cancelled or delayed flights will be taken care of
• Will take care of personal accidents during your travel as well

Which countries do not need a visa to gain entry into Canada?

What is a visitor record?

When do you need to apply for a visitor record?

Do you need a tourist visa for Canada?

Yes, you need a tourist visa or an electronic travel authorization for Canada.

You need a tourist visa while travelling from India when :

• You are travelling with a passport
• You are not a citizen of Canada
• You are not a US resident and don't possess a Green Card
• You wish to travel as a tourist
• You are not trying to gain entry top visit your children or grandchildren

How can you extend your visitor visa in Canada?

You can extend your visitor visa in Canada by applying for a visitor record.

Generally, you need to apply online for this. In certain cases, you can apply offline.

While transiting through Canada, what kind of visa do you need?

While transiting through Canada, you either need a visitor visa or a transit visa.

You need a visitor visa if:

• You enter the country
• Stay in the country for more than 48 hours during your travel
• You’re crossing the Canadian border by cruise ship, boat, train, car, and bus

You need a transit visa if:

• Your visitor visa is invalid
• You’ll pass through Canada during your travel in 48 hours or less
• You will be boarding an international connecting flight from an airport in Canada
• Your flight halts at a Canadian airport

Is one visa application enough for the entire family?

No, one application is not enough for the entire family Each person must fill up the application for a temporary resident visa. They must sign this along with other forms. You may submit the applications for all the family members in a single envelope.

Update on Canadian Visitor Visas and Coronavirus:

• Applicants can continue to apply for visitor visas, otherwise known as temporary resident visas (TRVs), via online applications only. Paper applications are not being accepted at this time.
• If you’re traveling by air, you need to follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airlines before you’re allowed to board your flight. Anyone who shows symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada by air.
• When you arrive in Canada, they will assess your health before you leave the port of entry.
• You must have a plan to quarantine for 14 days when you arrive in Canada. This is mandatory, even if you have no symptoms. If you don’t have a plan, you should not travel to Canada.
• Only people who provide essential services, for example, truck drivers who regularly cross the border to maintain the flow of goods, are exempt from the quarantine requirements.

For more updates on the Coronavirus, visit our page on the impact the Coronavirus has had on Canadian immigration.

What can you expect when you travel to Canada on a tourist visa?

When you travel to Canada on a tourist visa, you will:

• Need to meet border services
• A Canada immigration officer will make sure you fulfil the requirements
• If you meet the requirements, you can enter the country
• The border services officer will authorize your stay
• They will stamp your passport