Visitors' Visa
Purpose
This
application is for persons from designated countries who wish to
visit Canada for a temporary purpose, such as tourism, visiting
family or friends, or business trips. Visitor applicants must
satisfy a visa officer that their stay in Canada will be temporary.
Those wishing to study or work temporarily in Canada will probably
also need a student authorization or employment authorization.
A single-entry
visa is valid for one entry to Canada. A multiple entry visa permits
an unlimited number of visits during the validity period of the
visa. It is not necessary for a person returning to Canada from a
short visit to the United States, as long as the single-entry visa
is still valid.
To find out if
you need a visitor visa, check the list of
countries whose citizens need a visitor visa to enter Canada to
visit, study or work temporarily.
Where
Submit the
application to a visa office at a Canadian embassy, high
commission or consulate.
Fee
A
non-refundable processing fee must be paid at the time of
application for each person included in the application. Family
rates are available. Check the Fee Schedule
for Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
