Visitor / Super Visa
Visitor Visa
Millions of people visit Canada every year, whether it's to see friends or family, take in some of the wonderful sites, or see if it's the appropriate spot for a permanent move! A visiting visa to Canada allows visitors to stay in the country for up to six months.
Super Visa
A super visa is a multiple-entry visitor visa reserved for Canadian citizens and permanent residents' parents and grandparents. It allows holders to stay in Canada for up to two years without having to reapply for a new visa.
What Is the Difference Between a Visitor and a Super Visa?
Only parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible for super visas, which are a form of Canadian visitor visa. The most significant distinction between a super visa and a visiting visa is the duration of your stay in Canada. In most cases, a guest visa is good for up to six months. To extend your stay in Canada, you must apply for a visa extension. You may be able to stay in Canada for up to two years without needing to seek for an extension if you have a super visa.
In the future years, the Canadian government is working hard to attract young, skilled individuals to make Canada their home. While economic immigration to Canada grows more effective and speedier, now may be the best time to visit and see what Canada has to offer!
Unless you are from a visa-exempt country, you will need a visiting visa (also known as a Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) to enter the country. The TRV will be included in your application whether you are applying for a study permit or a work permit. But! If you only wish to visit Canada, you will need to apply for a visiting visa on your own.
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How to Apply for a Visa / Super Visa
For both visa and super visa can easily apply online, or by submitting a paper-based application.
For super visa, You must show that you are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in either situation. A letter of invitation from your child or grandchild must be included with your application, together with arrangements for your care and details about the number of people living in their family in Canada. You must also show proof of private health insurance from a Canadian insurance carrier that is valid for at least one year.
Visa for visa-exempt country
Visitors from visa-exempt nations are not required to get a visitor visa in order to enter Canada. Visitors who do not require a visa can stay in Canada for up to six months. If you are flying to Canada by plane from a visa-exempt nation, you must have an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) from the Canadian government. An eTA is not required for visa-exempt travellers entering Canada by sea or land. It's worth noting that US nationals can travel into and out of Canada with just their valid passport and no eTA! Fortunately, applying for an eTA is simple and inexpensive. You can get an eTA by going to the Canadian government's website, filling out the needed information, and paying the $7 CAD price. Most eTA applications are processed in a matter of minutes, but it can take several days in some circumstances, so apply well ahead of time. An eTA is valid for 5 years or until your passport expires if authorised. If you are flying to Canada by plane from a visa-exempt nation, you must have an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) from the Canadian government. An eTA is not required for visa-exempt travellers entering Canada by sea or land. It's worth noting that US nationals can travel into and out of Canada with just their valid passport and no eTA!
Visa for not visa-exempt country?
Single-entry and multiple-entry visitor visas are available in Canada. Foreign nationals will be able to enter Canada only once with the single-entry visa. Multiple-entry visa holders are allowed to enter and exit as frequently as they wish within the validity period of their visa. A guest visa can be issued for a maximum of six months. The length of your visa, however, will be determined by the immigration officer in charge of your case. Only if your temporary status is still valid may you extend your guest visa from within Canada. Having an expired guest visa and no active extension application can affect future immigration applications. If you apply for an extension before your visa expires, you can remain in Canada under implied status until your application is approved. If you're visiting Canada for business, you might need to apply for a business visitor visa. It should be noted that this visa is not intended for temporary foreign workers. To work directly in the Canadian labour market, you'll need a separate work permit.
Super Visa for Visa-Exempt Visitors
Some foreign nationals do not require a visiting visa to visit Canada, depending on their country of citizenship. Visa-exempt travellers are those who do not require a visa. Visitors without a visa are only allowed to stay in Canada for up to six months before having to renew their status. As a result, parents and grandparents of visa-exempt Canadian citizens and permanent residents may desire to apply for a super visa. This will enable them to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time, allowing them to spend more time with their loved ones.
When applying for a super visa, visa-exempt parents and grandparents must follow the same steps as described above. Instead of a visa, successful applicants will be given a letter to deliver to a border services officer when they enter Canada, allowing them to stay. Even if they have successfully filed for a super visa, visa-exempt travellers who wish to fly to Canada by air must apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Super Visa Extensions
Holders with super visas can stay in Canada for up to two years. You must seek to extend your stay in Canada if you want to stay longer than two years. Your application for an extension should be submitted no later than 30 days before your existing status expires. If your existing visa expires while your application for an extension is being reviewed, you may stay in Canada until a decision is made. This is referred to as inferred status.
