| Traveling is easy with a Canadian tourist visa. | | | | Documents: In addition to your passport you will |
| Individuals who travel with a tourist visa have no | | | | need two recent photographs that are two by two |
| restrictions inside the country. To make your visit to | | | | inches. You may also be asked for a letter of |
| Canada much easier learn what you need to do to | | | | invitation. The visa packet includes the initial |
| get your tourist visa. | | | | application. This form should be filled out prior to |
| Eligibility: Everyone entering Canada must have a valid | | | | visiting your embassy. |
| passport with at least six months remaining before it | | | | Denial: Criminal convictions such as assault, theft, |
| expires. You must be able to prove that you can | | | | manslaughter and driving while intoxicated can have |
| afford your visit, plan to return home after your stay | | | | your visa request denied. If you are sick or |
| and be in good health. Occasionally you will be asked | | | | contagious you can be denied entry. Canadian officials |
| for a doctor's note, some type of employment | | | | suggest you check their website for more |
| verification and sometimes a letter from a friend or | | | | information on who will be denied entry into their |
| family member who is a citizen of Canada. | | | | country. |
| Applying for a Visa: Not everyone who wishes to | | | | Fees: Application fees for visas are not refundable |
| travel to Canada needs a visa. You can check the | | | | for any reason. Payment must be included with the |
| Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website to | | | | application forms. Payment methods vary from |
| determine if you will need a visa. If you need a visa, | | | | country to country. Check with you local embassy |
| a visit to that website will provide you with the | | | | for more information. |
| forms and instructions that you will need to start the | | | | Exemptions: Enhanced passport holders do not need |
| application process. Make sure you read the | | | | a visa to enter Canada. Some other exemptions |
| instructions as they will also help you determine your | | | | apply so be sure to check thoroughly before you |
| eligibility. | | | | apply for your Canadian tourist visa. |