An eVisa, or electronic visa, is an official government document permitting a foreign national to enter a country. Unlike a paper visa, an eVisa is issued digitally, without a physical label in the bearer’s passport. Applying online is faster, more accessible, secure, and less expensive than applying for a paper visa.
Generally, foreign nationals require a visa to enter Canada. However, there are some exceptions for citizens of certain countries.
You can apply for a Canadian visa online through the current website. You will need to fill out the form, upload the application documents and pay the fees, it will only take you two minutes.
Yes, each traveler must apply for their own separate visa for Canada, including minors.
The Government of Canada portal specifies that the application will be processed within 160 days and advises that it be submitted 3 months prior to the planned departure date. We will make sure to submit your request in a timely manner.
Please note: that the government application processing timeframes listed are estimates and based on our experience. It is important to note that I am not responsible for applications that take longer than the timeframes shown here.
The decision to approve or deny an application is at the sole discretion of the government. Governments can deny an application for various reasons, but in most cases, they don’t provide specifics.
You can only apply for a visitor visa from inside Canada if you meet One of these criteria:
already are in Canada
hold a valid study or work permit
have an existing visitor visa that’s expired, or is about to expire
Once you have applied and everything is correct, your eTA will be linked directly to your passport, so it is not necessary to print it out. However, they may ask you for the document upon arrival, so we recommend always printing it out and carrying it with you.
The Canadian visa is only valid for tourism, business or study, and does not grant any rights to work in Canada. If you want to work and get paid in Canada, you will have to apply for a work visa.
· The photo should be with a white background.
· The photo must be clear and nothing covers the face.
· The face should be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and mouth closed.
If the images do not meet the specifications, you will have to submit new images before your application can be processed
An eTA, or electronic Travel Authorization, is an official government document permitting a foreign national to enter a country. Unlike a paper visa, an eVisa is issued digitally, without a physical label in the bearer’s passport. Applying online is faster, more accessible, secure, and less expensive than applying for a paper visa.
Generally, foreign nationals require a eTA or eVisa to enter Canada. However, there are some exceptions for citizens of certain countries.
You can apply for a Canadian eTA online through the current website. You will need to fill out the form, upload the application documents and pay the fees, it will only take you two minutes.
Yes, each traveler must apply for their own separate visa for Canada, including minors.
you can apply for your eTA well before your trip. However, applying at least 4 days before your planned departure date is strongly recommended. We’ll take care to ensure that your application is submitted at the right time.
Be sure to enter your correct arrival and departure dates so that your eTA is valid for your travel dates.
The decision to approve or deny an application is at the sole discretion of the government. Governments can deny an application for various reasons, but in most cases, they don’t provide specifics.
This does not mean that you cannot apply again. In some cases, it is rejected for convincing reasons, which the applicant overrides and applies again.
You can only apply for a eTA from inside Canada if you meet One of these criteria:
already are in Canada
hold a valid study or work permit
have an existing eTA that’s expired, or is about to expire
Once you have applied and everything is correct, your eTA will be linked directly to your passport, so it is not necessary to print it out. However, they may ask you for the document upon arrival, so we recommend always printing it out and carrying it with you.
The Canadian eTA is only valid for tourism, business or study, and does not grant any rights to work in Canada. If you want to work and get paid in Canada, you will have to apply for a work visa.
· The photo should be with a white background.
· The photo must be clear and nothing covers the face.
· The face should be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and mouth closed.
If the images do not meet the specifications, you will have to submit new images before your application can be processed
All foreign nationals need a study permit to study in Canada, with the exception of some special cases.
You must apply for a study permit before coming to Canada. Only some people can apply for a study permit from within Canada. Before applying, you must have an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
If you have a study permit and are enrolled as a full-time student, you may be able to work on or off campus. If this is the case, your study permit will include a clause stating that you are allowed to work while you study.
You are not allowed to work on or off campus until you begin your studies in Canada!
A study permit is usually valid for the duration of your study program, plus an additional 90 days.
If you finish your studies early, your study permit will cease to be valid 90 days after you complete your studies, regardless of what day is printed on your study permit.
If your study permit will expire before the completion of your courses, you must apply to extend your stay as a student.
If you do not, you will need to stop studying and leave Canada.
If your school requires you to take courses before you are accepted into the main program (you have conditional admission), your study permit will be valid for the duration of those courses plus one year.
When you are accepted into the master program, you must submit an application to extend your stay as a student.
Your study permit is not a visa (it does not allow you to enter Canada). You will also need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Make sure you have all the documents you need before you travel.
Yes, you may be able to bring your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children with you to Canada. They may be eligible for a study permit, work permit, or visitor visa when you apply for your study permit.
Yes, you can travel for a vacation back home or travel anywhere you want during official holidays.
There are several permanent resident categories that may suit you, including the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Provincial Nominee Program.
As a Canadian student, you are eligible to apply for permanent residence and obtain additional points that qualify you for permanent residence.