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Are you eligible for a visitor visa
2020-07-07 04:10
Visitor Visas
Eligibility
You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must:
have a
valid travel document
, like a passport
be in good health
have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
have enough money for your stay
The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
You may also need
medical exam
and
letter of invitation
from someone who lives in Canada.
Some people are not allowed to enter Canada
Some people are not admissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:
criminal activity
human rights violations
organized crime
You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons.
Find out more about inadmissibility
.
Minor children travelling to Canada
Make sure you know what to do if your
minor children
(children under the age of 18) will be travelling with you, with someone else, or alone.