What you need to know if you are thinking to apply for visitor visa in Canada

International students and foreign workers apply for visitor visa at the same time when they apply for their study/work permit so that they can enter to Canada when their application for study/work permit is approved. Visitor visa is of two types: single entry and multi entry visa. Single entry visa is issued in some special scenarios such as the visitor coming to Canada for a special one-time event etc. In most of the cases, multi entry visas are issued and are usually valid for 10 years or up to the validity of the
passport of the individual and it lets foreign nationals stay in Canada for maximum of 6 months at one time. For visitor visa applications, applicants need to satisfy the visa officer that they will leave Canada after the end of their stay in Canada, that they don’t plan to live in Canada beyond their authorized stay.

Visitor visa applicants who want to visit Canada to visit and unite with their family member, should produce some supporting documents with the application for visitor visa, such as statement of their bank accounts to prove that they have enough money to support their visit to Canada, travel history if they have any etc. Visitor visa applications can be done online or via paper applications.

If you are also planning to travel to Canada for a short visit, connect with us and we can guide you through the process.