Travel to Canada
What is Travel to Canada?
Traveling in Canada involves short-term trips for tourism, family gatherings, or business activities. Depending on their nationality, visitors are required to apply for either a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) or an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization).
How Traveling to Canada Works?
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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.
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TRV (Visitor Visa) – Required for most countries.
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eTA – Required for visa-exempt countries when flying to Canada.
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Super Visa – For parents/grandparents of Canadian citizens/PRs, allows up to 5-year stays.
Visitor Visa Highlights
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Usually valid for a maximum of 6 months for each visit.
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You might be required to return flight tickets, an itinerary, and evidence of sufficient funds.
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Visitors are not permitted to work or study without proper authorization.
Eligibility Requirements (General)
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Valid Passport
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Clear Purpose of Visit – Tourism, visiting family, business meetings.
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Proof of Funds – Enough to cover your stay.
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Clean Record – No criminal history or immigration violations.
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Strong Ties to Home Country – Job, family, property, etc.
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Letter of Invitation – Optional, helpful when visiting family or business partners.
Common Visit Types
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Tourism – Sightseeing, cultural events, nature trips.
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Family Visit – Visiting children, spouse, relatives.
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Business Visit – Meetings, conferences, trade events.
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Super Visa – Long-term visits for parents/grandparents.
Application Process
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Prepare documents: passport, itinerary, proof of ties and funds.
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Apply online via IRCC.
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Provide biometrics and attend medical exam (if required).
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Receive visa or eTA and travel to Canada.
Advantages of Traveling to Canada
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Discover one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse countries.
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Reconnect with loved ones or attend important family events.
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Explore future immigration, study, or business opportunities.
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Safe, clean, and tourist-friendly environment.

