Visa Categories:
1. eTA
(1)Visa-exempt foreign nationals to fly to or transit through Canada.
(2)Exceptions: US citizens and holders of a valid visa (such as super visa)
(3)Non-US citizens with permanent resident card need eTA to fly to or transit through Canada without a visa.
(4)Canadian citizens (including dual citizens) and Canadian PR cannot apply for eTA.
2. Visitor Visa
- Financial support to cover the visit
- Intent to leave Canada
- Ties to home country
- Purpose of the visit: tourism, family visit, business visit
- (A)Tourism
- (B) Family visit
- (C) Business visit
- (D) Medical visit
- Travel history
- Status of home country
3. Super Visa (IMM 5257 Application for TRV) – Additional requirements
- Invitation letter from child/grandchild promising financial support
- Inviter meets LICO
- Medical insurance of $100,000+ for 1+ year from arrival covering health care, hospitalization and repatriation
- Applicant has to take medical exam
4. Visitor Visa for Returning Student – Requirements
- Ongoing admission: acceptance letter and tuition receipt
- Reasonable attendance and progress towards your academic goal: report card/transcript for two years
- Financial support: bank statement, deposit certificate
5.Visitor Visa for Returning Worker – Requirements
- Work history: employment record, pay stubs, T4, letter from employer
- Ongoing employment: letter from employer in letterhead with your position, salary and date of hire