The visitor visa is officially called a temporary resident visa. There are 2 types of visas: single-entry visa and multiple-entry visa. A single-entry visa lets you travel to Canada only one time. For instance, you may only be eligible for a single-entry visa if you are eligible for a fee exemption and the purpose of your entry to Canada is limited. Examples are an official visit by a foreign national, tourism etc.

Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they will put the date on your passport by which you must leave Canada.

To qualify for a Canada Visitor Visa, you need to meet specific criteria, which include:

(i) being in good health and having no criminal or immigration-related convictions,
(ii) convincing an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit,
(iii) demonstrating ties to your home country, such as a job, family, financial assets, or residence, indicating your intention to return after your visit,
(iv) having a valid travel document (e.g., passport for at least six months),
(v) having enough funds to cover your stay in Canada,
(vi) no intention to stay more than six months, claim refuse and other offences against the law of Canada.

The required documents for this category (vary case-by-case) include

(i) a passport with a six-month validity period and travel documents (if applicable),
(ii) a recent digital passport-sized photograph,
(iii) electronic copies of bank statements,
(iv) income tax returns for the past two years,
(v) invitation letter (if applicable),
(vi) proof of a booked return flight ticket,
(vii) proof of accommodation such as renting an apartment, hotel booking, Airbnb etc.,
(viii) proof of ties to your home country and (ix) valid travel insurance.

NSRIC completes the process in three steps:

(i) initial review upon receipt of documentation.
(ii) preparing the application package.
(iii) meeting the final requirement of IRCC processing (if needed).

The overall process takes one to two months on a case-by-case basis. Please feel free to contact us at info@nsricvisa.ca or +1 226 271 7206 (WhatsApp) if you have any queries.