Canada Visa Online Guide

Documents required for Canada Tourist Visa

Mandatory Documents required for Canada Tourist Visa

1. Passport
2. Photos
3. Appointment Letter
4. Form – IMM 5257e
5. Form – IMM 5707e
6. Cover Letter

For Employed Applicants

1. Bank Statement
2. Income Tax Returns
3. Employment Proof / Appointment Letter
4. Salary Slips
5. Leave Letter

For Self – Employed Applicants

1. Company Registration Certificate
2. Bank Statement – Personal & Company
3. Income Tax Returns – Personal & Company

For Student Applicants

1. School/College ID card
2. Current Academic Year’s Fee Receipt

For Sponsored Applicants

1. Sponsorship Letter
2. Passport Copy
3. Bank Statement
4. Income Tax Returns
5. Employment Proof

For tourism purpose

1. Travel Itinerary
2. Hotel Accommodation

For Invited applicants

1. Invitation Letter
2. Passport Copy
3. Visa Copy / PR Card
4. Residence Proof
5. Tax Papers
6. Employment Proof

Canada CAN+ Visa

CAN+ Canada Visa

For all the applicants who hold a valid US visa in India, they can apply for a CAN+ visa. The process for the CAN+ visa remains the same as a Temporary Resident Visa.

The only difference is documentation and processing time is less as compared to the Temporary Resident Visa. The documents for a CAN+ are as follows:

1. Passport
2. Photo
3. Form – IMM 5257e
4. Form – IMM 5707e
5. Cover Letter
6. Valid US visa copy
7. Appointment Letter.

If Invited from Canada

1. Invitation Letter
2. Visa Copy / PR card
3. Passport Copy of inviter
4. Residence Proof
5. Tax Papers

Apart from all the above-listed documents in Canada Visa guide, consulate may ask for any other additional documents and it also may vary case to case.

• The processing time for CAN+ Canada Visa is around 10 -12 days whereas, for Temporary Resident Visa is 15 -18 days.
• It is advisable to apply for the visa at least 30 days before the intended date of travel as the processing time may increase during vacation times. The validity of the visa can be anything from 6 months to 10 years. The stay period is a maximum of 6 months on each visit.
• Visa fees remain the same for CAN+ Canada Visa & Temporary Resident Visa. CAD 100 is consulate fees and CAD 85 is the biometrics fee.
• VAC charges around INR 500 per application. VAC also offers courier services if you do not wish to visit the center again for collecting the passport, then you can opt for this service by paying the extra charges for courier above VAC service charge.
• VAC charges are to be paid in cash at the counter whereas, Consulate Charges & Biometrics Fees can either be paid online using credit or debit card or can be paid directly at the VAC center when you go for the submission of the documents.

Canada Business Visa

Indians who intend to visit Canada for a business purposes need to apply for Business Visa which comes under a Temporary Resident Visa also known as a visitor visa but you will be considered as a business visitor.

While applying Business you need to meet certain criteria which include having a letter of invitation from a business partner from Canada and 24 hours contact of the inviting person.

You need to prove you have a job in your home country, won’t stay longer than 6 months, will not enter the labor market, and proving your main business is outside Canada and have the documents to prove it.

Mandatory Documents required for Canada Business Visa

1. Passport
2. Photos
3. Appointment Letter
4. Form – IMM 5257e
5. Form – IMM 5707e
6. Bank Statement
7. Income Tax Returns

If Employed

1. Employment Papers
2. Salary Slips
3. Letter from Company mentioning your purpose of travel
4. Leave Letter

If Self – Employed

1. Company Registration Papers
2. Cover Letter from Company mentioning the purpose of travel
3. Company Bank Statement
4. Company Income Tax Returns

Documents from Canada

1. Invitation Letter
2. 24-hour contact details of the inviter company
3. Inviter company’s business profile
4. Inviting company’s Tax Papers & Registration Certificate
5. Inviter’s Passport copy (if applicable)

Apart from the above-listed documents, Consulate may ask for additional documentation. Processing time for Business Visa is 13 – 15 days.

• Processing time may extend if proper documents are not provided or consulate asks for additional documents. It is advisable to apply for a visa at least 30 days in advance before your intended travel date.
• The validity of the visa can be anything between 6 months to 10 years but the stay period must be of less than 6 months on each visit.
• Visa fees remain the same as the Temporary Resident Visa. CAD 100 is consulate fees and CAD 85 is the biometrics fee. VAC charges around INR 500 per application.
• VAC also offers courier services if you do not wish to visit the center again for collecting the passport, then you can opt for this service by paying the extra charges for courier above VAC service charge.
• VAC charges are to be paid in cash at the counter whereas, Consulate Charges & Biometrics Fees can either be paid online using credit or debit card or can be paid directly at the VAC center when you go for the submission of the documents.

Canada Student Visa

• Students planning to study in Canada needs to apply for a student permit but this study permit is not a visa you need to apply for a visitor visa to enter Canada. If your study permit is approved then a visitor visa will also be issued.
• You can enroll at a designated learning institution, prove you have sufficient funds, obey the laws in Canada, have no criminal records, good health, and leave Canada on completion of the course are some of the criteria to be fulfilled.
• If your course is less than 6 months of the course is not a part of the longer program and completes the course within 6 months you don’t need to apply for a study permit.
• But it is advisable to have a study permit as if it mentioned on the permit then you can study further or want to work on-campus or off-campus then you are allowed to do so.
• Below is the Canada Visa Guide for documents required for Canada student visa.

Documents required for the canada student visa

1. Passport
2. Photos
3. Cover Letter
4. Form – IMM 5257e
5. Form – IMM 5707e
6. Study Permit letter
7. Financial documents
8. Acceptance letter from the designated learning institute
9. A letter of explanation

Apart from the above-listed documents mentioned in Canada Visa guide consulate may ask for police clearance certificate & medical examination is required if your application is approved you will receive a letter of introduction.

• The processing time for the study permit is 2 weeks after the submission of all the documents on paper. It is advisable to apply for a visa at least 30 days in advance before your intended travel date. The validity of the permit depends on the course you have applied for.
• Visa fees for a study permit are CAD 130 consulate fees and CAD 85 is the biometrics fee. VAC charges around INR 500 per application.
• VAC also offers courier services if you do not wish to visit the center again for collecting the passport, then you can opt for this service by paying the extra charges for courier above VAC service charge.
• VAC charges are to be paid in cash at the counter whereas, Consulate Charges & Biometrics Fees can either be paid online using credit or debit card or can be paid directly at the VAC center when you go for the submission of the documents.