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You need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) visa when you want to come to Canada for any reason. To apply for these two types of visas, you need to apply for these two visas, but the traditional visa type is relatively complicated. After submitting your application, you will wait to see if your application has been approved.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Determine what you need

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   Check if you need to apply for a visa to Canada. Because not everyone needs a visa to come to Canada. For example, US citizens do not need to apply for a visa. For information, visit the Government of Canada website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp, select the "Find out if you need a visa" section (Find out if you have need visa not). Select your country from the list and then answer the questions that appear. After clicking the "Go" button, you will see the visa information for your country.
   • Note that regardless of whether you need a visa or not, you will also need a valid passport to travel to Canada.

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   Check if you can apply for an electronic visa. Canada adopted a different type of visa in March 2016. This is called an electronic visa and only applies to citizens of certain countries arriving in Canada by air. For example, if you are flying from Australia you will need this visa. When you check if you need a visa, you will see information on whether you can apply for a visa electronically.

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   You need a good reason to apply for a visa. One of the most common reasons to apply for a visa is tourism. You also have the right to apply for a visa for business reasons. Finally, you apply for visas to visit your children.
   • You can apply for a super visa even if you do not need a visa to enter Canada, as this visa allows you to extend your stay up to 2 years.
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Method 2 of 3: Apply for a tourist visa online

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   Test your ability to apply. Use the ability test on the website to find out that you can apply for a visa. While it does not guarantee you can get a visa, you will know if you meet the requirements.
   • You will answer a few questions about the length of the trip, how long have you stayed, what country are you from and even marital status.
   • If you are applying the traditional way, you can download the application online and print it out. There are instructions attached to help you complete the application.

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   Make a list of what you need. After examining your ability to apply, you will have to answer a few questions to have a list of necessary documents. You will provide information about visiting, having a job or not, having committed a crime, have you had a health check in the past year and a few other questions.

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   Prepare the profile. The required documents will depend on your nationality. The most basic, however, includes a valid passport and flight information such as airline tickets and itineraries. Besides, you also need to prove your health with the results of a physical exam.
   • You will also need proof of income such as bank account information or billing information.
   • In addition, you need to provide family information, including relatives in Canada.
   • In addition, you will also need to declare your departure for the past 10 years, evidenced by your passport, visa, work permit and student record.

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   Provide more information when applying for a child visit visa. If you want to apply for a super visa to visit your children and grandchildren, you need to prove that you are a parent or grandparent of a Canadian resident. You can present your child's or grandchild's birth certificate. Your child or grandchild also needs to present a letter listing parenting dates and family size.
   • You or your child needs to provide evidence that your child or grandchildren exceed the low income threshold as posted on a government website. For example, the income of a single person needs to exceed $ 23,861.
   • Before entering on this visa, you need to submit insurance purchased with a Canadian company that is valid for the duration of your stay. Coverage is $ 100,000 and is valid for multiple entries.

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   Submit photos. You are required to submit a passport photo when applying for a visa. Photos should have a resolution of at least 420x540 pixels. In addition, the photo must be in JPEG format, 60KB to 240KB in size and in color.

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   Upload all information to your computer. Any profile you have will need to be scanned and saved on your computer, including photos.

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   Create Account. While researching the list of required profiles, you will receive a profile number. Then, create an account on the website and enter your profile number when requested. If you do not receive your profile number, you can request a number on the website.

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   Pay fees. In 2015, the visa application fee was 100 Canadian Dollars. You can pay the fee through the online payment system on the website.
   • Fees may vary depending on your nationality. Additionally, you will also incur additional fees to the government for fingerprinting and photo processing, depending on the regulations for your country.
   • You can save money by applying for a whole family. However, this only works when you have more than 5 people.
   • If you submit a paper application, you can still replace online payment if you want and you must pay before submitting your application. However, you can pay by bank draft or bank guarantee to “Ordinary Recipient in Canada”. You will need to include a copy of the invoice or bill of exchange with your records.

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   Fill out profile. You will have to attach documents and fill out background information. In addition, you must upload images to the system.
   • Submit paper records in the right place. If you are applying for paper documents, you will need to find the right location on the government website. On the website, you will enter the country name to find out where to receive the application. Then bring the documents to submit.

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    Check for confirmation. You should have information confirming receipt from the government. Don't forget to check the spam folder as well. Besides, you should also follow the information to know whether your application is approved or denied. The processing time depends on each profile but the longest is 70 days.,

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    Follow up with subsequent requests. Once approved, you will need to send in your passport to receive your visa. Details required are detailed in the approval letter. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Apply for an electronic visa

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   Electronic visas are different from regular visitor visas. The e-visa is not as complicated as the traditional one and you must apply online.

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   Prepare the profile. You will need an email address before applying. In addition, credit cards and passports must also be available.

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   Fill out the application. You will be asked some basic questions about the trip, such as if you would be going by land or by air. You also need to report where you are from. In addition, you will have to fill out background information and information on your passport. Finally, you need to commit to providing the right information.

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   Pay the fee and apply. The application fee is only Canadian $ 7 in 2015. You will pay online at the same time you apply.

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   Waiting for approval. Unlike traditional visas, you will quickly receive a response. In fact, you'll get a response within 5 minutes of submitting your application. advertisement

Warning

• Your visa application may be delayed if documents or information are missing.