Whether you need a visa to visit Canada depends on your citizenship and the purpose of your visit. Here’s a quick guide to help you figure it out:
If you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country:
- You do not need a visa to visit Canada for up to 6 months, but you do need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). You can apply for an eTA online for a CAD $7 processing fee.
If you are not a citizen of a visa-exempt country:
- You will need a visitor visa to visit Canada, regardless of the length of your stay. You can apply for a visitor visa online or at a Canadian visa office in your home country.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
- If you are traveling to Canada to work or study, you will need a work permit or study permit, in addition to a visitor visa.
- If you are transiting through Canada to another country, you may need a transit visa, depending on your citizenship and the length of your layover.
- You can find more information about Canada’s visa requirements on the Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html
Here are the different types of visas you may need to visit Canada:
- Visitor visa: This is the most common type of visa for people who want to visit Canada for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends.
- Super visa: This is a multi-entry visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 2 years at a time.
- Work permit: This is required if you want to work in Canada, even if it’s just for a short period of time.
- Study permit: This is required if you want to study in Canada for more than 6 months.
- Transit visa: This is required if you are traveling through Canada to another country and your layover is longer than 48 hours.