Canada Tourist Visa

To visit Canada as a tourist, the specific document you need depends on your citizenship or residency status. Most travelers fall into one of three categories:

1. Entry Document Requirements

• US Citizens: No visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) required. You only need a valid passport to enter.

• US Green Card Holders: No visa required, but you must apply for an eTA ($7 CAD) prior to boarding a flight.

• Visa-Exempt Foreign Nationals: Citizens of countries like the UK, Australia, EU nations, Japan, etc., require an eTA ($7 CAD) for air travel.

• Visa-Required Foreign Nationals: Citizens from all other non-exempt countries (such as India, China, Philippines, Nigeria) require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).

2. Key Details for a Visitor Visa (TRV)

Requirement / DetailOverviewApplication Fee$100 CAD per person ($85 CAD biometrics fee if applicable)Standard ValidityMost issued visas are multiple-entry and valid for up to 10 years (or until passport expiry).Max Stay Per VisitUp to 6 months at a time (determined by border officers upon arrival).Key Eligibility CriteriaValid passport, good health, no criminal background, sufficient funds for the trip, and strong ties to your home country (job, property, family) to prove you will leave.

3. Standard Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Apply Online: Create an account on the official IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) portal.

2. Submit Documents: Upload passport scans, bank statements, proof of ties, and travel itinerary. Pay the application and biometrics fees.

3. Give Biometrics: Book an appointment at a nearby Visa Application Centre (VAC) to submit fingerprints and a photo after receiving your Biometrics Instruction Letter.

4. Passport Submission: Once approved, submit your original passport to the VAC for visa stamping.