Canada Visitor visa or Tourist Visa for Canada is a temporary Canadian immigration option which allows to visit the country for a maximum of 6 months. The visa requirements for a Canadian tourist visa are simple, and the process, facilitated by ISA Global is quite efficient.
A single entry Visa lets you visit Canada once for up to six months, but after expiry you have to come back and apply for a fresh visa. A multiple entry visa is valid for 10 years or until one month before of your passport’s expiration date, whichever is earlier.
Canada Visitor Visa Process
- Read complete information about Canada Visa requirements or seek help in understanding this requirement;
- Download the forms and checklist relevant to your Canada Visitor Visa Application;
- Fill out each application electronically and print;
- If you are unable to attach the support documents to your Visa Application, then download a waiver form and submit that form. Failure to submit the waiver form may result in refusal of your Canada Visitor Visa;
- Pay the Visa Fees as directed by the Canada Visa Office Website;
- Visit your local Canada Visa Office along with your completed Visa application forms, passport, photographs, all supporting documents or waiver form and a copy of your payment receipt;
- Once you reach the Canada Visa office, pay the service charges as directed by the Visa officer and get a receipt. This receipt contains a unique tracking number that helps you to track your Visa Progress online.
Canada Visitor Visa Processing Time from India
From July 1st, 2016, the processing time for the Canada Visitor Visa has become around 25-30 days. But Canada Visitor Visa processing time from India is approximately 22 business days, it can go beyond this timeline in few cases. The processing time is lesser in case of Canada Visitor Visa, other visas such as Study Visa, Work Visa or the Permanent Resident Visa may take longer.
Canada Visitor Visa Requirements
Always give correct information about yourself, don’t fake anything or else you might get rejected by the Visa Officer. Medical Insurance is advisable, if you are going for a longer duration, as the Medical Facility for Visitors is really high.
Few points to remember before applying for the Canada Visitor Visa
- Visa officers always want to check if you would return back to India after your visa expires. If they think you are not getting back even after the expiry, then they might reject your visitor visa. You have to show documents that support you would return back to India no matter what;
- Property and employment status and family connection evidence have to be shown to the visa officer. This minimizes your visa rejection chances;
- A sworn Affidavit signed by your family or friends is a good evidence of your returning;
- Your invitation letter must be detailed enough, but not too brief. It should mention your relation with the person in Canada and his PR or Citizenship status;
- Income Tax returns of the last three years;
- A Bonafide letter from your employer stating that they have approved your leaves and have no issues with your trip to Canada. This letter must be typed on your company’s letter head signed by your Human Resources Department;
- If possible then book your flight tickets in Advance and attach with your application, it makes a huge difference to your approval;
- If possible include your marriage certificate too, to show a strong relation with your home country;
Extend you stay with your Canada Visitor Visa
You apply to extend you stay on your Visitor Visa before it expires. If you apply to extend your stay in Canada before expiry of your current visa, but your visa expires before a decision by the authority, you still hold the Temporary resident status intact. This status of your visa is known as implied status.
