Who Doesn't Need a Visa to Enter Canada?

Individuals coming from countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and many European countries usually can travel to Canada without a visa. However, they often need to obtain an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before traveling, which must be applied for prior to the trip.

For other countries, individuals do need a visa, which they must apply for at the Canadian embassy or consulate in their country. To obtain a visa, you usually need to provide information such as personal details, financial information, and reasons for travel, and may need to attend an interview at the embassy or consulate.

Given the complexities of the visa application process and for more accurate and up-to-date information about Canadian tourist visas, contact experienced immigration professionals at Pars National Immigration Services.

Temporary Visas

Single-entry visa

A Single-entry visa means a visa that allows an individual to enter a specific country only once, and after leaving, its validity expires. This type of visa is usually issued for a specific trip or a particular event, and after entering the country, individuals must leave after their intended stay period ends.

If you wish to re-enter the country after leaving, you'll need to apply for a new visa or, if possible, use a multiple-entry visa, which allows you to enter and exit the country multiple times during its validity period.

Multiple-entry visa

A Multiple-entry visa allows an individual to enter and exit the desired country multiple times during its validity period. This type of visa is usually suitable for individuals who travel frequently to a country or need to travel multiple times between their home country and their destination country.

Multiple-entry visas can vary in terms of validity period; for example, some may be valid for one year or more, while others may be limited to a few months. Additionally, the number of entries and exits may vary; some multiple-entry visas only allow you to enter and exit the country multiple times during its validity period, while others may have a limited number of entries and exits.

Super Visa

A Super Visa is a special type of visa offered by the Canadian government to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This visa allows parents or grandparents to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time, with multiple entries into the country without the need for renewal.

To qualify for a Super Visa, special health insurance must be arranged for parents or grandparents, providing comprehensive and valid coverage for medical expenses and illnesses during their stay in Canada. Additionally, the person issuing the invitation for the parents or grandparents must be able to demonstrate financial support for them.

Conditions and Required Documents for Canadian Tourist Visa

For a Canadian tourist visa, the following conditions and documents are usually required:

Valid Passport: A passport that is valid for at least the duration of the intended stay in Canada.

Translation of Birth Certificate: A valid translation of the birth certificate into English or French.

Translation of Marriage Certificate (if applicable): If married, a valid translation of the marriage certificate into the destination language.

Translation of Educational Documents: Valid translation of educational documents into the destination language.

Translation of Military Service Card: If you have completed military service or any other obligation, a translation of the military service card.

Translation of Police Clearance Certificate: A valid translation of the police clearance certificate or similar document into the destination language.

Biometrics: You must visit one of the VAC centers of the Canadian Embassy in neighboring countries to Iran and provide biometric data.

Completed Tourist Visa Forms: Fill out the relevant tourist visa forms for Canada and submit them to the appropriate authorities.

Employment Documents: For a Canadian tourist visa, employment documents may not be required since this type of visa is issued for travel and leisure purposes and does not directly involve work or business activities.

However, if you wish to demonstrate your eligibility to return to your home country, you may also provide documents related to your occupation or responsibilities.

For a Canadian tourist visa, in addition to the basic documents, you may also need

Travel History: A list of your past travels to other countries in recent years.

Purpose of Travel Letter: A short letter explaining the purpose and objectives of your trip to Canada, including why you want to travel to Canada and what activities you intend to do.

Financial Capability and Recent Bank Statements: Documents demonstrating your financial ability to cover travel expenses to Canada, including your bank statements for the past 6 months.

Invitation Letter: If you have an invitation letter from an individual or organization in Canada, the invitation letter details, including the name of the invitee, contact information, and the specific details and importance of the invitation.

Presenting an invitation letter for a Canadian tourist visa is not mandatory, and you can also apply for this visa with documents related to hotel reservations and round-trip flight tickets. However, not having an invitation letter reduces the chance of obtaining the visa and exposes your application to significant risk, unless you focus more on your travel purpose and provide a very detailed and detailed itinerary.

Note: This list may change depending on your situation and the decisions of Canadian immigration authorities, so it’s better to contact official immigration consultants at Pars National for updated information.

Can You Convert or Extend a Tourist Visa?

Yes, it is possible to convert a Canadian tourist visa to other types of visas such as work, study, or permanent residency. However, it’s important to consider the following:

Long-term Planning: Before converting a tourist visa to other visas, carefully consider your long-term plans. Make sure you choose your next step sensibly and in line with your personal and professional goals.

Complete Information: Before converting a tourist visa, thoroughly review the information related to the desired visa type and ensure you have all the necessary documents and conditions.

Successful Entry into Canada: Converting a tourist visa to other visas is only possible if you successfully enter Canada and meet the necessary conditions. Therefore, make sure you have successfully entered Canada before attempting to convert a tourist visa.

Readiness for Changes: Converting a tourist visa to other visas may be time-consuming and complicated. Therefore, you must be prepared to deal with changes and multiple adjustments.

Professional Consultation: You can always seek professional immigration consultancy services from Pars National to seek advice on your next steps in Canada and ensure that your decision is optimal.

Invitation Letter Documents and Conditions: If you need an invitation letter for applying for a Canadian tourist visa. This person can be your first-degree relatives, friends, or relatives. This invitation letter shows that the host person is in Canada and if necessary, will cover your financial expenses in Canada. The invitation letter should include the following:

Inviting Person’s Information:

Full name
Date of birth
Address and telephone number in Canada
Current status in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, student, etc.)
Job title (if employed)

Invited Person’s Information:

Full name
Date of birth
Address and telephone number in the home country
Relationship with the inviting person
Purpose of the trip
Duration of stay in Canada
Information about accommodation in Canada and how expenses will be covered
Date of departure from Canada

Canadian immigration authorities may require the invitation letter to be notarized by official offices in Canada or to be “Notarized,” meaning it must be officially stamped and certified. In this case, ask the inviting person to send you the invitation letter officially stamped and certified.

Reasons for Tourist Visa Rejection

Unclear purpose of travel to Canada: If your purpose of travel to Canada is ambiguous and there are no real and specific reasons for your trip, your application may be rejected.

Insufficient assets and properties in the home country: If you cannot legally and provably demonstrate your financial ability, your application may be rejected.

Insufficient or incomplete and ambiguous documents: If your documents are not sufficient for Canadian immigration authorities or their information is unclear, your application may be rejected.

Unstable job status: If your job status in the home country is unstable and you cannot guarantee that you will return to your job after returning from the trip, your application may be rejected.

Fear of illegal immigration: Authorities may be concerned about the possibility of illegal immigration or lack of return to the home country due to suspicious history or incomplete information about past trips.

Financial capability: Immigration authorities may doubt that the applicant can cover their travel expenses and therefore the chance of rejection increases.

Can You Reapply for a Tourist Visa if It Is Rejected?

In general, for each tourist visa application, travelers must provide complete and legal documents and information to ensure that their trip is legitimate and legal.

However, for success in reapplication, you must address the issues in your file and be in accordance with the officer’s opinions. If you do not make significant changes to your conditions and documents, there is a possibility of rejection again in your request.

If your tourist visa application has been rejected, to reapply and succeed, you must consider the following:

Review the reasons for the previous rejection: Carefully review the reasons that led to the rejection of your previous application and try to address them.

Correcting documents and information: Review the documents and information provided in the previous application and correct them if necessary.

Providing accurate explanations: Make sure to provide a detailed and clear explanation of the purpose of your trip in the reapplication, including all aspects of it.

Contacting Pars National Immigration Consultants: Consultation with Pars National immigration consultants can assist you in providing suitable documents and applying for a successful tourist visa.

It is important to thoroughly review and correct the issues that led to your rejection and strive to improve the requirements for a successful application.