{"id":33,"date":"2022-12-16T11:31:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T11:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sernexuss.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2023-01-14T10:47:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T10:47:27","slug":"canada-tourist-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sernexuss.com\/blog\/canada-tourist-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Tourist Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Canada Tourist visa is for those candidates who wish to visit Canada to travel or meet their family or friends residing there. Canada is a country with breathtaking beauty and an environment that attracts people from all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are always chances of the rejection of a Canadian tourist visa because of incomplete documents, wrong application, etc. So the candidate should follow the process step- by- process to avoid the risk of rejection.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Who requires a Canada Tourist Visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The international\/ foreign national candidates who wish to travel to Canada for:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For tourism and leisure purposes<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To meet family, friends, or relatives staying there<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For business purpose<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Candidates going to Canada under any of the above-mentioned categories requires a Canada visitor visa to enter Canada. The Canada visitor visa is a kind of temporary resident visa.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Requirements for a Canada Tourist Visa<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here is a list of some of the requirements that a candidate must fulfill to be eligible for a visitor visa:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate must have a passport.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate should have good health.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate should not have any past criminal record.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate must have sufficient funds to sponsor their stay expenses in Canada.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate should provide proof of job, family, and financial assets.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What are the documents needed for a Canada Tourist Visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Here is the list of some of the compulsory documents needed for a Canada Tourist Visa:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Passport<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate should have a valid passport and other required travel documents. The candidate applying for a Canadian visa has to provide two copies of the information page of their passport.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It must include information such as:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Date of issue and expiry of the passport<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Passport number<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Personal Information<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Photographs<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate has to provide recent 2 passport-size photographs while applying for a Canadian tourist visa.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Proof of funds<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate has to provide proof of funds to prove that the candidate has enough funds to support themselves while in Canada. They also need to prove that they can support their family while their stay in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Following is the list of documents that they need to submit as proof of funds:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Bank statements<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Letter of employment (to show your annual earnings)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Financial support evidence from friends\/family to cover your expenses during your stay.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Income evidence of the person who will host you during your stay in Canada<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Other financial proofs like property, PPFs, shares, FDs, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tax filing documents of the last 3 years<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Cover Letter<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate has to provide a cover letter or declaration to the Canadian Government, to explain why they should give them the tourist visa.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Letter of Invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate has to submit a letter of invitation received from the family, friend, or relative if visiting them in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Visa application and other required documents<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate should download the visa application form from the official website of IRCC. After downloading the visa application the candidate should submit all the required documents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Travel program<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate should have a properly scheduled travel program mentioning everything about their trip from their air tickets to the places they will visit, etc.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Memorandum of Association and other documents<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The self-employed candidates have to submit a Memorandum of Association (the company\u2019s necessary corporate document) and other needed documents.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Documents of Proof<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidates have to submit the documents to prove to the visa officers that they will return to their mother country and do not have an intention of staying back in Canada after the end of the trip.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here is the list of required documents:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Proof of employment: <\/strong>The candidate has to submit the details of employment contracts that declare that the candidate is their permanent employee, their job position, and the date they will return to the work.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Proof of lease, and property dealing: <\/strong>These documents should be provided by the candidate to prove that they have no intention of staying back in Canada and will return to their nation after the end of the trip.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the application process to achieve a Canadian tourist visa from India?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>By following the 6 steps, a candidate can achieve a Canada Tourist Visa:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>In the first step, the candidate needs to download the visa application.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>In the second step, the candidate needs to submit all the required documents.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> In the third step, the candidate needs to make a payment for the biometrics fee and for the visa processing fee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>In the fourth step, the candidate needs to submit their application.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>In the fifth step, the candidate has to provide biometrics (photograph and fingertip) by visiting the embassy or consulate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>After reviewing the application, eligibility, and background, the candidate will receive the decision if the application candidate gets approved or not.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the total fee needed to apply for a Canada Tourist Visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The fee required to apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/sernexuss.com\/tourist-visa.php\">Canadian tourist visa<\/a> are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Application Fee: <\/strong>100 CAD (6, 140 INR approx.)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Biometrics Fee: <\/strong>85 CAD (5, 219 INR approx.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the processing time for the Canada Tourist Visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It usually takes 10-15 working days to process an application for a Canada Tourist visa.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It does not include the time taken for:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Time is taken for giving biometrics<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The application sends between VAC and the visa office.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Q1. Why should one visit Canada??<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Canada is a popular and rapidly developing country that is in high demand amongst students, workers, business profiles, etc. It is well known for:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Breath-taking environment and beautiful places<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Multicultural and modern cities<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Candidates can experience outdoor activities like camping, rafting, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Canada\u2019s four seasons<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A great place to visit for a vacation with children.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Q2. Can we apply for a Canadian tourist visa without an invitation letter?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Submitting an invitation letter is not a necessary requirement for a Canadian tourist visa. The invitation letter is just an additional document that makes the case strong and it also proves to the immigration officer that you do not have any other intention and really going to meet your family, friends, or relatives.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Q3. Can I work with a visitor visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ans. <\/strong>No, a candidate with a visitor visa cannot work in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Q4. What is the validity period of a Canadian Visitor Visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ans. <\/strong>A Canadian visitor visa has a validity period of up to 6 months, during which a candidate can stay anywhere in Canada. The candidate has to leave the country before the expiry date.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Q5. What should not be done on a Canadian visitor visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Here is the list of following things that a candidate should do while on a Canadian visitor visa:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A candidate cannot work on a Canadian visitor visa.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate cannot study in Canada with a visitor visa instead they can apply for a study visa.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate does not have the authority to stay in Canada visa.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How can Sernexuss help you?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sernexuss is one of the most prominent immigration consultancies in India with a 100% success ratio. Sernexuss is a registered immigration advisor with Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). 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