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Best ways to apply for a Canada Visa

If you have been planning to travel to Canada to work, study, live, or stay for a few months or permanently. This post will guide you on how to apply for the Canada Visa Lottery, the requirements for Canada Visa, and the questions you will likely be asked.

A brief about Canada.

Canada is a North American country stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north. The Major cities include massive Toronto, west coast film centre Vancouver, French-speaking Montréal and Québec City, and the capital city Ottawa. It’s a beautiful tourist destination and many people are willing to travel to Canada.

According to the United Nations, Canada is one of the safest countries to live and work. No wonder people are always ready to visit the country.

Before you can travel to Canada, you must have the following documents with you.

  1. A valid Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
  2. A valid visitor visa
  3. Proper identification such as a passport.

What is an eTA

An eTA is an entry requirement for travelers from visa-exempt countries who fly to or transit through Canada and is valid for up to five years or until the passport you used to apply for your eTA expires. It allows you to travel to Canada many times, and stay for up to six months.

How to apply for an eTA

  1. Get your passport and credit card ready, and read the help document.
  2. Use the online form to apply. The form cannot be saved. So have your information ready before attempting to apply.
  3. You will be required to pay $7 CAD for your eTA right after you complete the form.
  4. A confirmatory email will be sent to you about your eTA application within 72 hours. Most applications are approved within minutes.
  5. You may need to submit documents before your application can be approved. If this happens to you, an email will be sent with instructions.

The document that cannot be used for Canada visa Lottery 2023 Application

The following are documents that are not valid for Canada Visa application 2023 Passports supposedly issued by Somalia

  • Non-machine readable passports issued by the Czech Republic
  • Temporary passports issued by the Republic of South Africa and
  • Provisional passports issued by Venezuela.

How to apply for Canada Visa Lottery

Do you want to go to Canada to study, pay a visit, live or work there? You will need a visa to do so.

Go to the website here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/vac.asp to locate the Canadian Visa offices for your country.

Forms of Canada Visa you can apply for.

  • Study permits
  • Work permits
  • Visitor visas (temporary resident visa)
  • Travel documents for permanent residents.

Types of Visa

Canada has two types of Visa which are a Single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa. They are for a fixed period and cannot be used once they expire.

A single-entry visa as the name implies allows you to visit Canada only once. This means that if you leave for another country via Canada except for the USA, you have to re-apply for another Visa to go back to Canada.

A multiple-entry visa allows visitors to come and go from Canada, usually for six months at a time, without having to reapply. It is valid for up to 10 years, or one month before your passport expires, whichever comes first. You must arrive in Canada on or before the expiry date of your visa.

Requirements for Canada Visa Application

Before you can apply for Canada Visa Lottery 2023, some conditions must be met. Which are

  • A valid travel document, such as a passport
  • You must be in good health( A medical report may be required)
  • You Must have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
  • Assurance that you have a job, home, financial assets, or family—that will take you back to your home country in case you apply for a temporary visit
  • Assurance that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
  • Make sure you have enough money for your stay
  • A letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada

To apply for Canada Visa go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/account.asp

Fill out the form and click submit.

Probable eligibility questions you will be asked about Canada Visa

  1. What would you like to do in Canada?
  2. How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
  3. Which country issued your passport
  4. What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada
  5. Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?
  6. What is your date of birth?

These are the easy steps on how to apply for Canada Visa Lottery 2023. Do you want to go without sharing this information, Other people might need it, you can share on your social media by clicking on the Social media icon below.

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