Canada

Document required for visa:

• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
• Visa Application form
• 2 recent colour photographs
• Personal Covering letter (For Employed-Plain paper/ Self-Employed-Letterhead)
• Original updated Bank Statements with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months)
• Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for last 3 years
• Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Other Investments etc (Optional)

Photograph Specifications: 

• Two photographs
• Not more than 6 months old
• 5 X 4.5 cm
• Colored, with plain white background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly

1. If Employed:

• Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature
• Last 3 months salary slip

2. If Self Employed:

• Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed
• Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months
• Company’s IT returns for last 3 years

3. If Retired:

• Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc

4. If Student:

• School / College / Institute ID Card
• Bonafide certificate

5. If Minor:

• Birth Certificate
• No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper
• ID proof of parents like passport or PAN card

6. If Visiting friend or relative:

• Invitation letter
• Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit
• Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc

7. If Sponsored:

• Sponsorship letter
• Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit
• Updated bank statement of last 6 months
• Income tax returns for the last 3 years

8. For Business Visa:

• Invitation letter from host Company stating the purpose of the trip, business details etc
• Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead

Process:

• Visit www.tamiltourism.in and choose the type of Visa
• Pay and submit your documents online
• We will verify your documents and submit them
• You can collect your Canada visa from our office

What is the simplest way to apply for a Canada Visa?

The simplest way to apply for a Canada Visa is to contact us. We are here to acknowledge your visa needs. If you have any visa requirements please drop in your query at our website www.tamiltourism.in and our Expert will get in touch with you.

Do I need to take health/travel insurance?

You are strongly advised to purchase health/travel insurance to cover yourself as medical treatment can be very expensive in Canada. Your travel insurance offers protection against unexpected emergencies on international travel such as coverage of medical expenses, flight delays and cancellations, passport and baggage loss or personal accident. For financial safety and security on your international trip, we highly recommend you to purchase travel insurance and avail our special offer.

What are the features of a Canada Visa?

1. Unless exempted for any reason, all visitors must apply for, obtain and carry the visitor visa before appearing at the Port of Entry where the Canada Visa and other credentials will be verified. 2. The visitor visa can be for single or multiple entry purposes. a. Single-entry visas can be applied for up to six months from the date of intended travel. b. The validity period of a multiple entry visa cannot exceed 10 years or one month before the date of expiry on the applicant’s passport.

Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa to come to Canada on business?

If you are from a country that requires a visa to visit Canada, you will need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa just like any other visitor to Canada. The application is the same as for a visitor visa.

How early can I apply for a Canada Visa?

You can apply for a Canada Visa up to 3 months prior to your departure date.

How long may I stay in Canada?

The Canada Immigration official at the Canada Airport will stamp your passport indicating how long you may stay in Canada. Generally, Canada Visas are issued with a validity of up to 10 years or one month before your passport expires, whichever comes first and you are allowed to stay in Canada for a maximum of six months.

Do I need a Canada Visa/Temporary Resident Visa?

All Indians who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada require a visa to enter Canada. The requirement for a Canada Visa also applies to temporary residents who are in transit through Canada.

Is Canada Visa also called as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)?

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a Canada ‘visitor’s visa’ or ‘entry visa’, is a document that is placed in your passport and used to enter or re-enter Canada. A TRV can be viewed as having valid permission to enter Canada for tourism, business or transit purpose.