By Kelly Shetsky
How to Get a Tourist Visa in Canada
Every year,
Canada welcomes more than 5,000 visitors. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit the country, as long as they stay for a period of less then three months. They do, however, need a valid passport or green card to travel across the border. Citizens of many other countries, including Taiwan, India, Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, and Dominican Republic, must apply for a tourist visa prior to traveling to Canada.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Things You'll Need:
- Visa application
Passport
Passport photos
ID
Financial records
Itinerary
Invitation letter
- Visa application
- Passport
- Passport photos
- ID
- Financial records
- Itinerary
- Invitation letter
Step 1
Download and print the Visa Application Package from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. Read the instructions carefully before filling it out because the application fee is not refundable. Sign it when completed.
Step 2
Attach a valid travel document such as a passport to the application. It must have at least one blank visa page. Include two recent passport photographs taken by a professional.
Step 3
Prove that you have enough money to cover the cost of your trip and the return home. This will vary depending on the nature of your visit and how many people are traveling. Proof could include pay stubs, a bank statement, or evidence that you have travelers checks.
Step 4
Include other documents if needed. This includes ID cards to prove your identity, proof of employment, a proposed itinerary, or an invitation letter from friends or relatives in Canada. The website of the visa office responsible for your country has more information.
Step 5
Pay the fee for a tourist visa. It costs about $75 for single entry, $150 for a multiple entry document, and $400 for a family visa.
Step 6
Mail the application form and all related documents to the Canadian visa office in your region. Note that in most countries, the application fee has to be paid in Canadian dollars.
About the Author:
Based in New York State, Kelly Shetsky started writing in 1999. She is a broadcast journalist-turned Director of Marketing and Public Relations and has experience researching, writing, producing and reporting. She writes for several websites, specializing in gardening, medical, health and fitness, entertainment and travel. Shetsky has a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Marist College.
Photo Credits:
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