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 Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:35 pm Post subject: VISA TO CANADA |
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VISA TO CANADA
Visa
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Brunei, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominica, Grenada, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel (blue passports), Kiribati, Korea (Rep. of), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Zimbabwe;
(c) those visiting Canada who, during that visit, also visit the USA or St Pierre & Miquelon (a French Overseas Territory) and return directly to Canada as visitors within the period authorised on their initial entry (or any extension thereto).
Passport
Passport valid for at least 1 day beyond the intended departure date from Canada required by all except the following:
(a) Canadian citizens holding a Canadian Certificate of Identity, Canadian birth certificate or a certificate of Canadian citizenship;
(b) permanent residents of Canada with proof of status, ie Permanent Resident Card, Record of Landing, Returning Resident Permit (IMM 1288) or a Refugee Travel Document issued by the Government of Canada to refugees who have been resettled in Canada;
(c) Convention Refugees and Members of Designated Classes who have been accepted for resettlement in Canada and are in possession of valid and subsisting Canadian Immigrant Visas (IMM 1000) where the immigrant category is coded CR or DC;
(d) citizens of the USA holding proof of citizenship (eg US birth certificate or US naturalisation papers);
(e) persons entering from St Pierre & Miquelon or the USA who are legal permanent residents of the USA and hold a US alien registration card (Green Card);
(f) citizens of France who are residents of and entering from St Pierre & Miquelon;
(g) nationals who are residents of and entering from Greenland.
Notes:
Identity/travel documents issued to non-national residents of the country of issue, refugees or stateless persons are recognised for travel to Canada.
When doing an internship in Canada, a work permit is required.
Required documents for visa
(a) Valid passport.
(b) Proof of immigration status in country of residence.
(c) Application form.
(d) 2 passport-size photos.
(e) Proof of sufficient funds for length of stay (this may entail providing a letter from one's employer, mortgage statements or bank statements or letter of invitation from a Canadian resident).
(f) Private medical insurance.
(g) Evidence of employment (in some cases).
(h) Details of travel plans.
Notes:
If submitting a postal application, payment must be in the form of a bank draft in Canadian Dollars payable to the Receiver General of Canada. Temporary residence: A work permit is required for temporary residence in Canada.
Persons who wish to proceed to Canada for the purposes of study or temporary employment should contact the nearest Canadian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, as authorisation is normally required prior to arrival.
Those taking up temporary employment will require an Employment Authorization, for which a fee is charged.
Persons going for study purposes must obtain a Student Authorization; a charge is made for this service.
Processing Time
6-10 days
Costs of Visa
Visitor:
Can$75 (approximately £33) for a single entry;
Can$150 (approximately £67) for multiple entries.
Transit:
Necessary for all nationals who require a Visitor visa. Although Transit visas are not required by British citizens, they may be required by foreign nationals with British passports; check with the Embassy or High Commission for details.
Validity of Visa
Up to 6 months depending on circumstances of individual applicant.
The determination regarding length of stay in Canada can only be decided by the examining officer at the port of entry.
If no actual departure date is indicated within the visitor's passport, then the visitor will be required to depart within 3 months from the date of entry.
Visitors must effect their departure from Canada on or before the date authorised by the examining officer on arrival.
If an extension of stay is desired, an application must be made in writing to the nearest Canada Immigration Centre well before the expiry of the visitor visa.
Restricted entry and transit
The Government of Canada refuses admission to holders of passports, identity or travel documents issued by Bophuthatswana, Ciskei, Transkei, Venda or the Palestine government.
Notes:
(a) Visitors to Canada must satisfy an examining officer at the Port of Entry that they are genuine visitors and have sufficient funds to maintain themselves during their stay in Canada and to return to their country of origin, as well as evidence of confirmed onward reservations out of Canada. Persons under 18 years of age who are unaccompanied by an adult should bring with them a letter from a parent or guardian giving them permission to travel to Canada.
(b) Passport and visa regulations are subject to change at any time; it is advisable to check with the nearest Canadian Consulate, Embassy or High Commission prior to travel. |
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