Temporary Visit - Short Visit to Canada
Stay less than 6 months
Temporary visit to Canada can be done with Visitor Visa. Someone with visitor visa can stay up to 6 months. Visitor visas generally get processed faster than other categories of visas.
Eligibility for Visitor Visa
You must:
- have a valid travel document, like a passport
- be in good health
- have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
- convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
- convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
- have enough money for your stay
- The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
Documents Required
- Passport
- Bank Statements (Proof of means of Financial Support)
- Letter of currency conversion (if you bank statements are not in Canadian Dollars)
- Digital Photo/Passport size photo
- Purpose of Travel (Itinerary)
- Family Information Form
Submitting Application
Online applications get to immigration office of Canada faster and receive decision fast as well. Online application can be started from IRCC portal by registering for GCKey.