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Hundreds of successful cases per year
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Why should you visit Canada?
Canada is one of the most developed countries in the world and the second largest. It is very economically prosperous and tourism is a large part of the economy.
In 2019, Tourism contributed around $39 billion to Canada’s economy.
What is a Canadian Visit Visa
A visitor visa is a document allowing citizens of visa required countries to enter Canada as a visitor for up to six months. The two main types of visitor visas are single entry and multiple entry visas. Evidently, single entry visas only allow for one entry into Canada while multiple entry visas allow multiple entries while the visa is valid.
Canada Visitor Visa Requirements
The basic requirements for a visitor visa are as follows, the applicant must:
Have a valid travel document (ie. passport)
Be in good health
Have no criminal convictions
Convince the immigration officers that they intend to go back home once the visa expires and that they have sufficient ties to their home country - this is generally done through assets, finance, family, and work back in the applicant’s home country.
Have enough money for their stay - this will depend on the length of the stay and other conditions such as where they will be staying.
Canada Visit Visa Cost and Processing Time for Visitor Visa Renewal
The processing time for the visitor visa application will vary depending on the home country of the applicant. Generally, it can take around a month. The processing fee for the visitor visa is $100 per person, in addition to this applicants may have to pay the $85 biometrics fee. If applying for a family of 5 or more, the processing fee will be capped at $500. If extending a visitor visa, a processing fee of $100 will apply and if restoring visitor status, a processing fee of $200 will apply.
How to Apply for Visitor Visa for Canada
Before applying for the visitor visa, applicants must determine if they are eligible and gather the appropriate documents to prove their eligibility. Applicants will then apply online, upload the appropriate documents, and pay the application fees. Applicants will then be required to give biometric data – fingerprints and photo ID – at their local visa center. Once this is done, the application will be processed and if it is approved, the visa will be stamped into the applicant’s passport.
How to Extend Visitor Visa in Canada
Extending a visitor visa can be done quite easily online. The process is quite straightforward:
Gather your documents and have a payment method at hand for the applicable fees.
Read the applicable instruction guide which can be found here.
Fill out the application form online as accurately as possible.
Submit the application and pay any applicable fees.
Await a decision
Types of Visitor Visas in Canada
You can visit Canada to see family, friends, for tourism or other reasons. You will most likely have to request a temporary residence visa before coming to Canada unless you’re from a visa-exempt country.
Single Entry Visitor Visa
You can enter Canada only once during this visa’s period of validity. (Only for business purposes).
The expiry date is usually set one month after the arrival date in Canada but can be extended for a period of 6 months
Multiple Entry Visitor Visa
You could obtain this visa for a maximum 10-year period of validity and you’ll be able to enter the country as many times as necessary.
What if a Visitor Visa is Not Necessary?
Citizens and some permanent residents of countries that are not required to obtain a travel visa will need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to visit Canada through a commercial airline.
Under normal circumstances, you can receive an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) within minutes. However, if you fill in the wrong information, it can take several weeks or even months to receive a final decision.
Obtaining an Invitation Letter
To visit Canada and if you have a host, you can include a letter of invitation from your host. It must be compelling and well written. It is also beneficial if it is notarized.
About Visitor Visa Extension Process
01
Outreach
Call or fill out our contact form for a free assessment. Our team of professionals will evaluate your case and provide you with professional feedback on your chances of success along with a quote.
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Strategy Creation
Our team of professionals will work with you to create a tailor-made strategy that will likely result in a successful Visitor application.
03
Case Revision
We will review your supporting documents thoroughly and work towards building a strong case.
04
Representation
In order to make this an easy and stress-free process, we will handle all communication with the government on your behalf while we await for a decision, keeping you informed every step of the way.
05
Decision
Once a decision has been made, our team will advise you on the next necessary steps to prepare for your arrival to Canada.
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Extending Your Stay in Canada
Visitor Record
This is a document issued either by the Canada Border Services Agency or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Visitors are usually only allowed to stay up to 6 months in Canada. If you want to stay in Canada longer, then you have to apply for an extension.
Restore Your Status
If your status expired within the last 90 days, you can restore your temporary resident status as a student, worker or visitor.
FAQs
The tourist visas are normally valid for 6 months however the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months.
A visitor visa allows you to enter Canada. Once inside, you have temporary legal status to live or travel anywhere in Canada. You will not be allowed to work, study in a designated learning institution (DLI), or apply for a study permit. You can search for work and join short term courses that are being offered through a non-DLI institution
Yes, they will incur additional costs but they can be added to your principal application.
