TRV

A tourist visa is an official document that is attached to a passport and indicates that you have the necessary conditions to enter Canada for visit, leisure, etc. A tourist visa is usually valid for up to 5 years. Having this visa allows you to You must stay in this country for a maximum of 6 months.

The steps for obtaining a tourist visa are as follows:

Step 1: Prepare the documents

To apply for this type of visa, you must submit the following documents to the Immigration Canada for review.

1. Having a valid passport

2. Not having criminal records in the country of birth / residence

3. Provide documents related to the country of origin, such as employment, properties, family documents, etc., so that the immigration officer can ensure that you return to your home country after visiting Canada.

4. Demonstrate financial ability to travel to Canada (account balance, account Statement)

5. Show previous travel history

6. Invitation letter (if any)

Step 2: File and submit a review request to the Canadian Immigration Service

The prepared documents will be registered on paper or online at the Immigration Canada to review the case. The cost of registering an application on the portal is between $ 100 and $ 300.

Step 3: Biometric

You must do biometric before starting to review the case. To do this, you can go to Visa Application centre (VAC) in your country or another country, and after receiving your biometric file, the file review process will begin.

It should be noted that if you do fingerprint, your information will remain in the immigration system for up to 10 years and you do not need to do it again until the end of the 10-year period.

Step 4: Review the file at the Immigration Office

After fingerprinting and receiving confirmation, the review of your case will begin. The duration of the review of the requested files varies according to the country of origin. For example: the processing time for the origin of Iran is 272 days, Slovakia and England 50 days, China 189 and Hong Kong 18 days.

Step 5: Passport pickup

After reviewing the application, if accepted, your passport will be sent to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) to attach the visa.

Step 6: Prepare for a trip to Canada

It is best to have proof and a letter of acceptance with you during the trip. Also, upon arrival in Canada, the Canadian Border Officer may change the length of your stay in Canada at your discretion, but you can normally stay in the country for up to 6 months after arrival.

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