Travel to Canada
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What is Travel in Canada?
Travel in Canada refers to short-term visits for tourism, family visits, or business purposes. Visitors must apply for a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) or eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) depending on their nationality.
How Traveling to Canada Works:
Visitors need to meet basic entry requirements and demonstrate temporary intent — they are not immigrating. You must show you’ll leave Canada at the end of your stay.
• TRV (Visitor Visa) – Required for most countries.
• eTA – Required for visa-exempt countries when flying to Canada.
• Super Visa – For parents/grandparents of Canadian citizens/PRs, allows up to 5-year stays.
Travel Highlights:
• Typically valid for up to 6 months per visit.
• You may need to show return flight tickets, itinerary, and proof of funds.
• Visitors cannot work or study unless authorized.
Eligibility Requirements (General):
✅ Valid Passport
✅ Clear Purpose of Visit – Tourism, visiting family, business meetings.
✅ Proof of Funds – Enough to cover your stay.
✅ Clean Record – No criminal history or immigration violations.
✅ Strong Ties to Home Country – Job, family, property, etc.
✅ Letter of Invitation – Optional, helpful when visiting family or business partners.
Common Visit Types:
✔ Tourism – Sightseeing, cultural events, nature trips.
✔ Family Visit – Visiting children, spouse, relatives.
✔ Business Visit – Meetings, conferences, trade events.
✔ Super Visa – Long-term visits for parents/grandparents.
Application Process:
1️⃣ Prepare documents: passport, itinerary, proof of ties and funds.
2️⃣ Apply online via IRCC.
3️⃣ Provide biometrics and attend medical exam (if required).
4️⃣ Receive visa or eTA and travel to Canada.
Advantages of Traveling to Canada:
✅ Discover one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse countries.
✅ Reconnect with loved ones or attend important family events.
✅ Explore future immigration, study, or business opportunities.
✅ Safe, clean, and tourist-friendly environment.