Visitor Visa
Who Can Apply and Requirements
Who Can Get a Visa
To be eligible for a visitor visa, you need to meet certain basic requirements:
- Possess a valid travel document, such as a passport.
- Be in good health.
- Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions.
- Demonstrate ties to your home country, such as a job, home, financial assets, or family, convincing immigration officers of your intention to return.
- Convince immigration officers that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
- Have sufficient funds for your stay, the amount of which depends on the duration and your accommodation (hotel, with friends, or relatives).
- Depending on your situation, you may also require a medical exam and a letter of invitation from someone residing in Canada.
Some People Are Not Allowed to Enter Canada
Certain individuals are inadmissible to Canada due to various reasons, including involvement in
- Criminal activity
- Human rights violations
- Organized crime Inadmissibility may also be due to security, health, or financial reasons. Explore more about inadmissibility to understand the specific criteria.
Minor Children Traveling to Canada
If you plan to have minor children (under the age of 18) accompany you, travel with someone else, or travel alone, it's crucial to know the necessary steps to ensure their safe and legal entry into Canada.
- Who Can Get a Visa: Learn about the essential requirements for obtaining a visitor visa.
- Some People Are Not Allowed to Enter Canada: Understand the reasons for inadmissibility and who may be affected.
- Minor Children Traveling to Canada: Get information on the procedures and considerations when minors are part of the travel plans.
