Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa

Introduction

Welcome to Queens Immigration Inc., your trusted partner in helping you explore the beauty and opportunities Canada has to offer through visitor visas. Our experienced team is here to guide you through the process of obtaining a visitor visa, ensuring your visit to Canada is smooth and memorable.

Exploring Canada on a Visitor Visa:

Overview of Family Sponsorship:

  • Visitor visa allow individuals to explore Canada for tourism, family visits, or business purposes.
  • Visitor visa are of temporary nature and are distinct from permanent residency.

Eligibility and Purpose of Visit:

  • Tourism, family visits, attending business meetings, conferences, and more.
  • One of the most important aspect is of demonstrating strong ties to your home country and intentions to return after your visit.

Visitor Visa vs. Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA):

Visitor Visa:

Purpose:

A Visitor Visa, also known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is a paper document that is stamped in your passport. It's required for citizens of countries that are not visa-exempt and who want to visit Canada for tourism, business meetings, family visits, or other temporary purposes.

Eligibility:

You apply for a Visitor Visa if you are from a non-visa-exempt country. The eligibility criteria may include demonstrating ties to your home country, sufficient funds to support your stay in Canada, and a legitimate reason for your visit.

Application Process:

The application process for a Visitor Visa includes submitting a paper application, attending a biometrics appointment (if applicable), and providing supporting documents to the Canadian visa office in your country. This process may take longer compared to an eTA application.

Processing Time:

Processing times for Visitor Visa applications can vary widely, depending on factors like the applicant's home country and volume of applications being processed.

eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization):

Purpose:

An eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to Canada by air. It's an electronic entry document linked to your passport, allowing you to board your flight to Canada.

Eligibility:

Citizens of visa-exempt countries, including countries like the United States, European Union member states, and others, need an eTA to fly to Canada for short visits (up to six months) for tourism, business, or family visits.

Application Process:

The eTA application process is completed online. Applicants need to provide their personal information, passport details, travel plans, and answer a few basic questions related to eligibility. In some cases, applicants might need to provide additional documentation.

Processing Time:

In most cases, eTA applications are processed quickly, often within minutes to hours after submission. However, it's recommended to apply well in advance of your travel date to allow for any unforeseen delays.

Visitor Visa Application Process:

Document Preparation:

Our consultants will provide a list of required documents for a visitor visa application:

  • Passport, travel itinerary, invitation letters, proof of ties to your home country, and more.
  • We emphasize the importance of accurately providing all required documents.
Online Application Submission:

Our consultants will be providing step-by-step guidance on how to submit a visitor visa application online through the IRCC website:

  • Our consultants will walk-through application form and data entry for our clients.
  • We emphasize the importance of accurately providing all required documents.
Biometrics Appointment:

Our consultants will provide a list of required documents for a visitor visa application:

  • Our consultants will explain and facilitate the biometrics appointment process, including where and how to schedule it.
  • Including necessity of biometrics for security and identification purposes.
Application Processing Times:
  • Processing times for visitor visa applications vary from application to application and country to country.

Visitor Visa Extensions:

Extending Your Stay:
  • We can help you to extend your stay in Canada if you wish to stay longer than initially approved.
  • You should apply for visa extension before your current visitor status expires.

Visitor Visa for Family and Friends:

Inviting Family and Friends:
  • Our consultants will provide detailed guidance on how to invite family members or friends to visit you in Canada.
  • Helping in drafting a strong invitation letter and its purposes.
Sponsorship for Family Visits:

Overview of sponsorship options for family members visiting Canada:

  • Sponsors must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
  • Sponsors must provide financial support for the visitor during their stay.

Visitor Visa for Business Purposes:

Business Visitor Requirements:

Explanation of the requirements for individuals visiting Canada for business purposes:

  • Attending meetings, conferences, negotiations, etc.
  • Mention that business visitors must demonstrate their intent to return to their home country.
Documentation for Business Visitors:
  • Our consultants will provide a detailed list of documents required for business visitors, including letters of invitation, conference information, and more.

Visitor Visa Tips and Considerations:

Travel Insurance:

  • Our consultants will help in obtaining travel insurance before visiting Canada
  • Our consultants will help in obtaining international Health insurance before visiting Canada.

Proof of Funds:

  • Providing proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Canada.
  • Provide guidance on how to show your financial capacity.

Travel Itinerary and Purpose:

  • Our consultants will be creating a clear and detailed travel itinerary that outlines your planned activities in Canada.
  • Emphasize the alignment of your activities with the purpose of your visit.

Ties to Your Home Country:

  • Guidance on demonstrating strong ties to your home country, such as employment, family, and property ownership.
  • Explain that strong ties increase the likelihood of being granted a visitor visa.

Our Services:

Consultation and Assessment:

  • Offer consultations to assess your eligibility for a visitor visa.
  • Our team’s will provide a personalized guidance based on your specific situation.

Document Review and Submission:

  • Our consultants will assist in reviewing and organizing your visa application documents for accuracy.
  • We will provide a complete support in submitting the application online.

Application Monitoring:

  • We assure clients in keeping them informed about their application's progress.

FAQs:

  • Address frequently asked questions about visitor visas, processing times, eligibility, and more.