Navigating Your Visit to Canada
Embarking on a journey to visit Canada involves navigating through the intricacies of the visa application process. At V4Visa Immigration Service INC., we understand the importance of a seamless application experience. Discover how our expert consultants can assist you in filing your visitor visa application:
- Initial Consultation and Eligibility Assessment: Our process begins with a thorough consultation to understand your specific circumstances and travel goals. Our experienced consultants conduct an eligibility assessment, ensuring that a visitor visa is the most suitable option for your needs.
- Personalized Application Strategy: Every visitor visa application is unique. We will develop a personalized strategy tailored to your situation. Whether you are visiting for tourism, family reasons, or business, our approach is crafted to maximize the chances of a successful application.
- Document Preparation and Review: Navigating the paperwork can be overwhelming. We assist you in gathering and preparing all necessary documents, including a valid passport, proof of funds, travel itinerary, and any additional documents based on the purpose of your visit. Our meticulous review process ensures the accuracy and completeness of your application.
Visitor Visa
- Canada’s Visitor Visa is a gateway to unparalleled beauty and cultural diversity. To initiate your application, ensure you meet eligibility criteria such as the purpose of the visit, financial stability, and ties to your home country.
- A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that is pasted on your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
- Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.
- You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa like:
- have a valid travel document, like a passport.
- be in good health.
- have no criminal or immigration-related convictions.
- convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets, or family—that will take you back to your home country
- convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
- have enough money for your stay
- The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
- You may also need a medical exam and a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
- Some people are inadmissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:
- criminal activity
- human rights violations
- organized crime
- You can also be inadmissible for security, health, or financial reasons. Find out more about inadmissibility.
Extending Your Stay in Canada
- If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a visitor (stay in Canada longer), you need to apply for a visitor record. A visitor record is not a visa.
- A visitor record is a document that allows you to stay in Canada longer as a visitor, a worker authorized to work without a work permit in Canada, or a student authorized to study without a study permit in Canada.
- It includes a new expiry date, a new date that you must leave Canada by.
When to apply for a visitor record
- You must apply for a visitor record before your current status expires. If you’re not sure when your status expires, find out how long you can stay in Canada.
Leaving and returning to Canada
- A visitor record is a document that allows you to stay in Canada longer. It doesn’t guarantee that you can leave and then re-enter Canada.
- If you plan to travel outside Canada or the United States, you need a valid entry document, such as a visitor visa or an eTA, to return to Canada.
Super Visa:
- A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.
- To be eligible for a super visa, you must have a host/sponsor who
- is your child or grandchild
- is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or registered Indian who must provide a copy of
- the Canadian citizenship document of the host (and their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable), or
- the permanent resident document of the host (and their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable), or
- a Secure Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Indian Status (status card)
- is at least 18 years old and lives in Canada
- meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income
- signs a letter inviting you to Canada that includes
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- a promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
- Your child or grandchild’s spouse or common-law partner can co-sign the letter if they are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- the list (including name and date of birth) and number of people included when you calculate your family size to determine the minimum necessary income
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- You must also
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- be outside Canada when you submit your application for a super visa
- have your visa printed by a visa office outside Canada (wait for visa office instructions)
- be allowed to enter Canada
- take an immigration medical exam
- meet certain other conditions
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- You can’t include dependents in this application.
Health insurance requirement:
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- You must have proof of a health insurance policy from either a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that is approved by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (more information will be available in the coming months)
- The health insurance policy should be valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry and be paid in full or in installments with a deposit (quotes aren’t accepted) to cover health care, hospitalization, and repatriation provide a minimum of $100,000 of emergency coverage.
- As a super visa holder, you should have a valid health insurance policy while in Canada. If your health insurance will expire before you leave Canada, you may need to renew or maintain your health insurance during your stay. Private health insurance must be valid for each entry to Canada.
- Be prepared to show your proof of paid insurance to a border services officer when you enter Canada









