Visitor Visa

Eligibility:

• Anyone can apply for a visa to visit Canada for various reasons.
• Approved visas can be valid for a single entry or multiple entries.
• The visa's validity period ranges from several weeks to the passport expiration date but must be, at most, the passport expiration date.
• A super visa is recommended over a standard visitor visa for those visiting children or grandchildren.

How Long Can You Stay In Canada As a Visitor?

• You can enter Canada for 180 days (6 months) upon approval.
• The duration of your stay is determined by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Canadian border.
• The CBSA officer will specify the allowed stay duration, up to 180 days, without indicating a departure date in your passport.

Can You Stay Longer Than Six Months in Canada?

• You can stay longer by applying to extend your stay in Canada before the designated departure date.
• This process, known as implied status, allows you to remain until a decision is made on the extension.
• If you overstay, apply to restore your visitor status within 90 days of the supposed departure date.

Previous Refusal of a Visitor Visa Application

• A prior refusal is necessary for a new application's approval.
• Common refusal reasons include personal assets, financial status, family ties, employment outlook, and travel history.
• Addressing these concerns with a new application enhances approval chances.

How to Get a Visitor Visa Application Approved

• Showcase employment and financial resources to demonstrate self-sufficiency and intent to return.
• Highlight ties to your home country, proving reasons to leave Canada.
• No fixed amount of money guarantees approval; each application is unique.
• Decision-making is discretionary and may seem inconsistent.