Canada Visa: Types, Validity Period, and Fees

Securing a Canada visa could be quite a challenge, considering the country’s strict visa requirements. To ensure high chances of success, make sure to select the most suitable Canada visa for your purpose of travel.

How many types of Canada visa are there?

Most people will need a valid Canada visa to legally travel there. Depending on your purpose of visit, you will need to choose a suitable visa category. Examples include:

1. ● Visitor
2. ● Super (for relatives)
3. ● Business/Worker
4. ● etc. 

You can also apply for a temporary or permanent visa. 

Two types of Canada visa

There are two types of Canada visa: Temporary and Permanent.

Temporary visa

1. 📍 Visitor visa (V1): This allows foreign nationals to enter Canada for travel, family visits, or transit. It is valid for up to 6 months, depending on whether the visa is for single-entry or multiple-entry. 

1. 📍 Business visitor visa (B1): For people who come to Canada for business purposes and do not plan to enter the Canadian labor market. The B1 visa can be single-entry or multiple-entry. Its validity period is up to 6 months.

1. 📍 Study Permit – DL1: For international students at Canada’s educational institutions. Its validity period depends on the duration of your course. It also allows you to work or seek jobs after graduation.

1. 📍 Super visa (PG-1): For parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Eligible for multiple-entry, with a maximum validity period of 10 years. Note that the limit is 5 years for the first entry.

Permanent visa

1. 📍 Start-up visa (SUV): For foreign nationals who would like to open companies in Canada. They must meet requirements such as having sufficient funds or having invested a particular amount of money, for example. 

1. 📍 Sponsor visa: For Canadian citizens or permanent residents who would like to sponsor their spouses/parents/children, etc.

1. 📍 Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) visa: For foreign nationals with qualified skills. If successful, applicants will be granted a permanent resident status, allowing them to stay in Quebec.

Step-by-step instruction to apply for a Canada visa

In person

Follow these 4 steps to obtain your Canada visa:

1. • Step 1: Select a suitable visa category and type, then see if you meet the eligibility requirements.
2. • Step 2: Prepare a dossier with the following documents:

1. 1. ◦ Visa application form
   2. ◦ Personal documents
   3. ◦ Financial proof
   4. ◦ etc.

1. Send your application and supporting documents to the Canadian Visa Application Center (CVAC)
2. • Step 3: Pay the processing fee.
3. • Step 4: Wait for your result, which will typically arrive after 2-3 months.

Online

It’s easy to apply for a Canada visa online! Follow our guide below: 

1. • Step 1: Create an IRRC account at www.canada.ca
2. • Step 2: Select the appropriate visa procedure, then complete the form.
3. • Step 3: Upload all required documents.
4. • Step 4: Pay the processing fees. Credit cards, including VISA and MasterCard, are accepted.
5. • Step 5: Within 1-2 days, you will receive an email asking you to provide biometric information at an authorized center, such as an International Organization for Migration office.
6. • Step 6: Wait for the results.

Latest Canada visa fees

For common Canada visa types (including the visitor, business, and study visa), the average fee may cost up to $CAD 280. Here’s a breakdown: 

1. • Application fee: different for each visa type:
   1. ▫︎ Visitor visa/Business visitor visa: $CAD 100
   2. ▫︎ Study: $CAD 150
   3. ▫︎ Work: $CAD 155
2. • Biometric collection fee (if required): $CAD 85
3. • Travel insurance fee
4. • Additional fees, including translation, medical check-up, criminal record requests, etc.

Where to translate Canada visa application documents?

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