A Comprehensive Guide to Canada Visa Process- Tourist Category

Canada is a hotspot destination among traveling aficionados, and why not? As the world’s most beautiful country, Canada never fails to attract travelers, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and international students who apply for Canada PR Visa Process to fulfil various goals and ambitions, every year.

Canada has abundance of breathtaking landscapes and astonishing sites for travelers to experience. Not only this, Canada brims with stunning natural wonders, sparkling glaciers, and soaring mountains that will definitely unleash the explorer in you.

However, to travel to Canada, one needs to apply for a Canada tourist visa or a Temporary resident permit. And, to apply for the same, one must have sufficient knowledge of the Canada visa process under visitor category.

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Learn about the Basic Requirements for Canada Visitor Visa
You must meet the following eligibility criteria to receive a tourist visa for Canada:

• Must have a valid travel document, like a passport
• be in good health
• have no criminal record
• Must be able to convince an immigration officer that you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family that you have no intention to stay here permanently.
• Satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
• Have sufficient funds to stay in Canada
• The amount of funds you need in Canada depends on the number of days you spend in the country, and whether you’ll be staying with family, friends, or any paid accommodation.
• You may also need to obtain a letter of invitation from someone living in Canada.

What Documents do you Need for Canada Visitor Visa?
Below are the primary documents you need for the visa:

• Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) (IMM 5257)
• Copy of your original passport with at least two empty pages and 6 months of validity.
• Two latest passport size photographs that meet the specification requirements for Canada immigration process. Indicate your date of birth and name at the back of the photograph.
• If married, share name of spouse and date of marriage.
• Passport size photograph not more than 6 months old and should not be used in any of the previous visas, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).
• Copy of Bank statement as proof of funds.
• Proof of Accommodation- Utility Bills like electricity bill, telephone bill, gas bill etc. (Any 2).
• Purpose of visit/Letter of invitation

Documents from Canada: 

• Invitation letter (signed by relative) PFA sample.
• Statutory Declaration (if you can provide)
• Passport copies and Legal status proof of Inviter.
• Proof of Accommodation- Utility Bills like electricity bill, telephone bill, gas bill etc.(Any-2)
• Copy of bank statements

So, aforementioned are some of the basic requirements for applying Canada visitor visa. However, in case of any confusion regarding Canada visa process, do not hesitate to get in touch Abhinav Outsourcings, one of India’s leading immigration consultants for worldwide immigration solutions.

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