By Shelly Schumacher
Canada offers the traveler a country rich in cultural and geographical diversity. Visitors can spend a week or several months uncovering this rich heritage. For a short-term stay,
United States residents only need to present a passport. However, if you will be visiting Canada for more than six months you must apply for a Canadian visa. In addition, if you will be attending school or working in Canada, a visa is required regardless of how long you will be staying in the country.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need:
- Visa application
Passport
Passport photos
Proof of financial stability
Medical examination
Background check
Employment verification
ID cards
Letters from parties you will visit while in Canada
Proof of fee payment
- Visa application
- Passport
- Passport photos
- Proof of financial stability
- Medical examination
- Background check
- Employment verification
- ID cards
- Letters from parties you will visit while in Canada
- Proof of fee payment
Step 1
Print out a temporary resident visa application package. This can be downloaded from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
Step 2
Read all application instructions before applying.
Step 3
Ensure you have a valid passport and two recent photos of everyone for which you will be apply for visas. These will need to be provided with the application.
Step 4
Fill out the application form completely.
Step 5
Offer proof of financial security to demonstrate that you will have enough funding for your entire stay in Canada.
Step 6
Supply any further documentation needed including ID cards, verification of employment and letters from the parties who invited you to come to Canada.
Step 7
Include proof of application fee payment. Fees can be paid online or at a Canadian Financial institution. Application fees as of March 2009 are $75 for a single entry visa, $150 for a multiple and $400 for a multiple or single family visa. For updated fee information visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
Step 8
Attend an interview with a Canadian visa officer, if requested. You might also need to undergo a background check and a medical examination.
Step 9
Sign the form and provide the current date. Mail the application to The nearest Canadian visa office in the country in which you are a resident.
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About the Author:
Shelly Schumacher has a diverse writing background that includes work in print as well as electronic publications. She has been writing for over 18 years and enjoys working with a variety of different clients on both writing projects and as a marketing and public relations consultant. Schumacher holds a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Wisconsin.
