Canada Visitor Visa
Purpose: The Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) is for citizens of visa-required countries traveling for tourism, business, or visiting family.
When to apply: Apply at least two to three months in advance. Processing times vary significantly by country and seasonal demand.
Duration and extensions: It allows a stay of up to six months. Like the eTA, you can apply for an extension to stay longer as a visitor before your current status expires.
Entries: Most visitor visas are issued for multiple entries and are valid for up to 10 years or until the passport expires. Single-entry visas are occasionally issued for specific, one-time events.
Delivery format: The visa is a physical sticker (foil) affixed to a page in your passport. You must submit your passport to a Visa Application Center (VAC) once the application is approved to get the sticker. You'll have to show your passport with the visa sticker to immigration officers upon arrival.
Canada ETA
Purpose: The Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a mandatory entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to or transiting through Canada by air. US citizens don't need an ETA, and can just use their US passport to enter the country.
When to apply: It’s recommended to apply at least 72 hours before your flight.
Duration and extensions: An ETA is valid for up to five years or until your passport expires. It allows stays of up to six months per visit. You can apply for a visitor record extension through IRCC while in Canada.
Entries: The Canada ETA is issued for multiple entries during its validity period.
Ports of entry: The ETA is strictly for air travel. It's not required for entry by land (from the US) or sea, though proper travel documents are still mandatory.
Delivery format: The authorization is electronically linked to your passport. You don't need to print anything; airline staff scans your passport to confirm the ETA's validity.
Canada Advance CBSA Declaration
Purpose: The Advance CBSA Declaration is a digital tool used to submit customs and immigration declarations before arrival to save time at the border.
When to apply: You must submit the declaration within 72 hours before your flight arrives in Canada.
Duration and extensions: The declaration is valid for a single entry. It doesn't grant a stay period; that depends on your underlying visa or ETA status.
Entries: A new declaration must be submitted for every trip to Canada.
Ports of entry: It's currently available only at major international airports, including Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Montréal (YUL), and Calgary (YYC). It's not available for land or sea crossings.
Delivery format: You receive a digital confirmation and reference number via email. Upon arrival, you scan your passport at an airport kiosk or eGate to retrieve and certify your pre-filled declaration.
Canada Super Visa*
Exclusively for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The Super Visa a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years. Unlike a regular visitor visa, it allows holders to stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time without needing to renew their status.
The Canadian citizen or permanent resident who wants to bring their parent or grandparent to Canada must show that they meet a minimum income threshold. This is intended to demonstrate that they can financially support their visiting family member during their stay in Canada.
*We currently don’t offer this visa.
Canada Transit Visa*
For travelers from visa-required countries who are traveling through Canada to another destination. It's for stays of less than 48 hours where the traveler leaves the airport transit area. It's free of charge and typically issued for one or two entries.
*We currently don’t offer this visa.
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