Canada Tourist Visa

Canada Tourist Visa

The tourist visa is a simple visa application that allows you to visit Canada for a maximum of 6 months.

In general, Canadian tourist or visitor visas are classified into two groups:

• Canada single-entry tourist visa
• Canada multiple-entry tourist visa

Both types of Canada tourist visa are valid only for a specific period and cannot be used once their expiry date has passed.

Canada Single Visa (Single Entry)

With a Canada single-entry visa you are allowed to enter the country only once. For example, a single-entry visa is issued for official visits by government officials, attending a conference or taking part in a specific event in the country. After leaving Canada, if you intend to travel to the country again, you must apply for a new visa.

Canada Multiple Visa (Multiple Entry)

It may be issued for 5 years, 10 years or up to one month before your passport's expiry date. For as long as the Canada multiple-entry visa is valid, which for Iranians is usually 5 years, you may enter Canada repeatedly, and with each entry you are allowed to stay in Canada for up to 6 months.

You may find yourself in special circumstances that require you to stay in Canada for more than 6 months. In that case, you must apply from inside Canada to extend your visitor visa at least one month before your 6-month stay ends; this is called a visitor record.

It is worth noting that holding a Canadian visitor visa does not mean you have permission to enter the country. Rather, the immigration officer at the time of entry into Canada must determine that the person's presence in Canada will be temporary and that the applicant does not intend to remain in Canada after the short-term visa.

Key points about this visa are:

• It can only be used for leisure or tourism purposes.
• You cannot use this visa to work or to apply for work.
• You can bring your dependants and children with you.
• Typically, the visitor visa is issued 27 days after submission.

Eligibility Requirements

According to the Canadian embassy, to obtain a Canada tourist visa you must meet the following conditions:

• Holding a valid passport
•  Being in full mental and physical health
• Returning to your home country
•  Having the financial resources needed to cover the required expenses in Canada
• Having an invitation letter from friends and relatives or a hotel booking receipt.
• Careful travel planning for a stay of a specific length is required.
• . You must undertake to leave the country once your visit to its tourist attractions is over
•  You must undertake not to look for work or employment during your stay in Canada.
• Having no criminal record
•  You must prove that your actions and activities in the country will pose no threat to national security.
•  You must obey the country's laws for the entire time you stay in Canada.
•  Also, if necessary, you must undergo certain medical tests (such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc.).

Documents Required for the Canada Tourist Visa

• One recently taken 3.5 x 4.5 photograph.
• A passport with one year of validity, as well as previous passports bearing visa stamps.
• Translation of the marriage certificate.
• Translation of the birth certificate.
• University and school students must provide a certificate of enrolment.
• Completion of the Canada tourist visa application form separately for each person.
• Translation of employment documents.
• A stamped letter in English as proof of financial means; you must also provide a printed bank statement covering the last 6 months.
• Social security insurance records
• Exit permission for children under 18
• National ID card
• Property deed

Steps to Obtain the Canada Tourist Visa

Step one: First, go to the Canadian immigration website and select English.

Step two: On the page that opens, select the visit option.

Step three: Then, on the page that opens, select Apply for a visitor visa and then Apply.

Step four: At the bottom of the Apply page, answer the specified questions and state the purpose of your tourist trip. If you intend to visit family members and relatives, select the first option (To unite a family member) and then complete the next steps.

Step five: Through the IRCC Portal create an account and answer the application questions.

Step six: Download the generated forms, then fill them in and sign them.

Step seven: Upload the required documents and completed forms to the requested section of the application.

Step eight: Pay the tourist visa fee and the fingerprinting fee.

Step nine: Book a biometrics appointment at one of the Canadian VAC offices in Iran's neighbouring countries and have your fingerprints taken at the scheduled time.

Step ten: The visa process has been completed successfully! Now, to have the visa label inserted, submit your passport to the Canadian embassy in one of Iran's neighbouring countries for pickup.

Step eleven: After entering Canada, install the latest version of the ArriveCAN app on your mobile phone or computer and enter the required information, such as your contact details, purpose and travel details. Also upload your COVID-19 vaccination information and the related certificate to the app.

Cost of the Canada Tourist Visa

To apply for this visa, you need to consider several costs, such as the application processing fee at Immigration Canada, the biometrics or fingerprinting fee, and providing sufficient proof of funds for the duration of your stay in Canada.

Fingerprinting fee

In addition to these costs, you will also have to pay for the translation of Persian documents and for a return ticket to Canada.

Immigrating to Canada through the Tourist Visa

It is possible to immigrate to Canada through the Canada tourist visa, but before applying, think about your long-term plan. Think in advance about your next step after entering Canada and take it seriously, because if you are not successful in Canada, returning to your country will be difficult for you. Bear in mind that you cannot easily obtain Canadian permanent residence with a tourist visa. As a result, you first need to take the initial route, which is Canadian status, and includes the following:

Converting a Tourist Visa to a Study Visa

It is possible to change a tourist visa to a Canada study visa inside Canada. However, applying for a student visa in this situation has conditions and restrictions that differ from those of applying from outside Canada.

The most important condition is that you obtain an admission conditional on a language course from one of the educational institutions approved by Immigration Canada that hold a DLI number. This means your admission must be such that, before starting the main programme, you first spend 3 to 6 months at that institution or its affiliated language schools completing a language course and bringing your language level up to the level required by that college or university.

After completing the language course, send its scores and certificates, together with the letter of acceptance and other documents required for the Canada study visa, to the immigration office.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Converting a Tourist Visa to a Study Visa

Converting a tourist visa to a study visa inside Canada has advantages and disadvantages, which we outline below:

Advantages:

• The ability to work while studying after obtaining the study visa
• Free education for children in Canadian public schools
• The ability to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation
• The ability to obtain Canadian permanent residence for yourself and your family members (spouse and children)

Disadvantages:

• A mandatory language course and paying for this course
• The visa outcome takes a long time
• A high risk in obtaining the study visa

Converting a Tourist Visa to a Work Visa

If your goal is to change a tourist visa to a work visa, research in advance how to find a job and get a job offer from Canadian employers. Assess your situation for getting a job and see whether you have enough skills and work experience to secure a job in the country.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Converting a Tourist Visa to a Work Visa

Advantages:

• No long wait for a work permit outside Canada's borders
• The possibility of obtaining a work permit at the Port of Entry after obtaining an LMIA
• The ability to work and earn a job and income in Canada
• The possibility of applying for permanent residence for yourself and your children after one year of work experience in Canada

Disadvantages:

• You cannot work in Canada while waiting for the LMIA.
• Applying for a tourist visa to enter Canada carries a high risk.

Converting a Canada Tourist Visa to Permanent Residence

It is not possible to change a Canada tourist visa directly to Canadian permanent residence; rather, you must first obtain a Canada study visa or work visa through one of the study or work routes explained in the previous sections, and then apply for permanent residence once you meet the necessary requirements.

Once you obtain a study visa inside Canada, after graduation you must apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which, depending on the length of your studies, is usually for 3 years. After one year of work, if you meet all the necessary requirements, you can submit your application for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), which is a sub-category of Express Entry, or through the Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

As for the Canada work visa likewise, after one year of work experience and meeting all the requirements, you can obtain permanent residence through the programmes mentioned.

How Can Iranoca Help You?

With extensive experience in immigration to Canada, Iranoca can help you build the strongest possible case for a Canadian visitor visa. Our teams will help you with:

• Identifying the best strategy for obtaining a visitor visa.
• Advising you on how to present your file so that the chance of a personal interview is minimised.
• Advice on the finances that must be shown.
• Advice on the documents that must be submitted.
• Filling in the forms.
• Reviewing all of your documents.

Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company, with approved lawyers and expert consultants, can be with you in building a better future for your children. If you need consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the process of obtaining a Canada student visa for your child. You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, review your child's eligibility for this type of visa.

Steps to Obtain a Canada Tourist Visa

Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain a Canada tourist visa, follow the steps below

Assessment and Consultation Form

First, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your circumstances and basic details for review by the lawyers. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call will be scheduled for your consultation. Please note that this entire process is free and is reviewed and assessed by specialists

Receiving the Approval Letter

After the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter states whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.

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