About 35 million tourists choose to visit Canada every year to enjoy its charming scenery, including visiting relatives and friends. Currently, you still need to apply for a visa when traveling to Canada with a mainland Chinese passport. There are currently two ways to apply for a visa: one is to apply for it yourself, and the other is to find an agency. There are Canadian visa application centers in four cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing. Because Changsha is relatively close to Guangzhou, you can go directly to Guangzhou to apply. If it is an entrusted agency, I don’t know which center they sent it to for processing. It is recommended that you try your best to handle it yourself, because this can save a lot of costs, but if you entrust an agency, you may be severely ripped off.
If you apply by yourself, in addition to going directly to the Canadian Visa Application Center in Guangzhou, you can also apply directly online. Now that Canada has opened a channel to apply for a visa online, there is no need to go to the visa application center to go through the tedious steps. All can be done on the computer. As long as you have a scanner or a high-definition digital camera (used to scan or photograph all application materials and documents), you can get a clear electronic version of your ID photo, and have an international credit card to pay the visa application fee (the fee will be in Canadian dollars CANADIAN DOLLARS), you can safely use the online application method. Depending on the complexity of the specific visa and the variety of personal information, the description of the specific visa process may appear to be lengthy. Here we only list the general steps in general.
Let’s first talk about the application steps at the Canadian Visa Center, that is, the steps for written application: 1. Download the visa application form and the list of materials required for applying for a visa; 2. Prepare the visa application materials; 3. Pay the visa For fees, please refer to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp for details; 4. Go to the Canadian Visa Application Center to apply for a visa.
Next is the process of applying for a visa online: 1. The visa applicant determines the purpose of going to Canada and the itinerary plan; 2. Log in to the official website of the Canadian Embassy in China and browse relevant visa information; 3. Determine the application method: To apply online, please log in to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/my_application/apply_online.asp, fill in the application form online and upload application materials as required. After receiving notification from the embassy, ??send your passport to the Canadian Visa Application Center; 4. Waiting for visa review or supplementary information; 5. Receive visa. After getting the visa, you should promptly and carefully check whether all the information on the visa is correct, especially whether the start and end time of the visa validity period and the number of days of stay are consistent with the application. Whether the personal information on the visa, such as the spelling of the name, is correct. If any errors are found, , should contact the Canadian embassy or consulate or visa application center in time.
So what materials are needed to apply for a visa? I would like to remind you: all Chinese documents included in the visa application materials must be accompanied by English or French translations.
1. Short-term Visit Visa
1. Documents required for all applicants: Completed "Temporary Resident Visit Visa Application Form" (IMM5257); The accompanying family members who are 18 years old and above must completely fill in the "Family Information Form" (IMM5645), please fill it in Chinese, English or Chinese and French; if applicable, the applicant and each accompanying family member who is 18 years of age or above must completely fill out the "Education Form" and Employment Details Form", which must be filled out in Chinese, English or Chinese and French; valid passports of the applicant and each accompanying family member.
Each passport must contain at least one blank page except the last page, and the passport must be valid for at least six months before the trip; the applicant and each accompanying family member must submit two identical recent passports Color or black-and-white photos taken within six months. The background is pure white or light color. The frame size of the photo is 35 mm ~ 45 mm. The person's name and date of birth (day/month/) are written in pinyin on the back of each photo. year); a copy of the applicant’s Chinese ID card (the photo page is enough); visa payment receipt; two sticky stickers with the applicant’s current address written in Chinese (no envelope required); if the visa application is handled by someone else, you need to fill in the " Agent Information Form" (IMM 5476E); Applicants under the age of 18 must have a "Parental Consent Letter" issued by their unaccompanied parent who agrees to their travel. This letter should include the applicant's travel date and parent's contact information, etc. information.
2. Applicants within each category should also submit corresponding documents such as: those who have been to Canada/the United States (those who have obtained a visa and visited Canada or the United States in the past ten years, or currently Holders of a valid U.S. visa), you need to submit a statement or invitation letter stating the purpose of your application to visit Canada; if you are employed, use an original leave letter on company letterhead, signed by your employer, and include the corresponding information For example: the applicant’s name, position, current income, date of employment, employer’s full name and address in Chinese, as well as telephone number and fax number; APEC travel card holders: the original APEC travel card should be submitted together with the application. Declaration of the purpose of this visit to Canada, or submit an invitation letter; personal visit (visiting children in Canada) Applicants need to submit: Proof of relationship with the Canadian inviter (such as a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the household registration, etc.), the inviter (party) ) Need to submit: an invitation letter stating the purpose and duration of the visit, a detailed list of the people in the inviting person's residence, a copy of the inviting person's citizenship or immigration status document (such as permanent resident card? Please copy both sides, study permit, work permit etc.), the invitation’s income and financial status must be proven by independent third-party documents from Canada that are reliable and easily verifiable, such as but not limited to: tax bills (NOA) issued by the Canada Revenue Agency, salary slips, and /or bank statements, etc. If the inviter is studying in Canada, please provide a letter of acceptance issued by the school; applicants for super visa (visiting children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and staying for a long time) need to submit: and Proof of the relationship between the inviter and the Canadian inviter (such as a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the relationship certificate), and sufficient proof of personal medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is valid for at least one year from the date of entry, covering the applicant’s medical expenses, hospitalization Expenses and medical evacuation costs, insurance of at least 100,000 Canadian dollars is provided, which is valid every time you join Canada and can be reviewed by the assessment officer when needed. For proof of medical examination, please go to the designated medical examiner for a physical examination before submitting your super visa application. , please be sure to inform the medical examiner that you will be going to Canada for a temporary visit; when going to the medical examiner for a physical examination, please be sure to bring relevant documents such as: 4 photos that meet the photo requirements, your original passport and a copy of the passport information page ; After the medical examination, the medical examiner will provide you with a copy of the medical examination form, which must be submitted together with your super visa application. Submitting this form does not guarantee that your application will be approved. Only when your super visa application is approved does it mean that your application is ultimately successful. All medical examination fees are borne by the applicant and are non-refundable.
The inviting person (party) needs to submit: a written and signed invitation letter promising to provide financial support for the applicant’s visit and stay; a detailed list of persons in the inviting person’s residence; the inviting person’s citizenship or immigration status Copies of documents (such as permanent resident card? Please copy both sides); proof that the inviter has the ability to provide the promised financial support must be an independent third party from Canada; documents, reliable and easy to verify, such as but not Limited to: tax receipts (NOA) issued by the Canada Revenue Agency, employment certificates showing income, pay stubs, bank statements, salary payment statements or financial statements issued by practicing professionals.
Personal visit (visiting relatives or friends) Applicants need to submit: If employed, use the original leave approval letter printed on company letterhead and signed by the employer, and include the following information: applicant’s name, position , current income and date of employment, as well as the full name and address of the employer in Chinese, as well as telephone and fax numbers; if retired, a retirement certificate indicating the applicant’s pension; if the applicant is a student and travels during non-school holidays, a Original letter from the school confirming his enrollment and good performance, and approving his absence; Original bank documents showing financial history in the past few months (such as deposit certificates, passbooks, etc.); Proof of assets in China (such as original real estate certificate, Original vehicle registration certificate, etc.) and proof of relationship with the Canadian inviter (such as a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the marriage certificate, a copy of the correspondence certificate, etc.).
Personal or professional matters (attending academic conferences, study visits, legal matters) Applicants need to submit: If employed, use the original leave approval letter printed on company letterhead and signed by the employer, and include the following information : The applicant’s name, position, current income and date of employment, the full name and address of the employer in Chinese, as well as email, website, telephone and fax numbers; if the applicant or his company plans to invest in Canada, he must provide Proof of sufficient assets to make the expected investment (such as company registration certificate, company articles of association, company tax receipts, sales contracts, balance sheets, company manuals, etc.); original bank documents showing financial history in the past few months (such as certificates of deposit, Passbook, etc.); Proof of assets in China (such as original real estate certificate, original vehicle registration certificate, etc.).
Business visits (inter-company international business activities, or trade exhibitions) need to be submitted: If you are engaged in inter-company business activities: please submit an invitation letter from Canada. The invitation letter must be from the applicant. Issued by a party with direct business dealings, not from a third party who merely assists in arranging the business meeting; the invitation letter must contain all of the following information: full name and title of the inviter, company address, email, website, telephone and fax numbers, group The names and positions of all members of the group, as well as the full names of their respective employers; a brief description of the reason for the invitation, including details of the business or trade to be conducted, the expected duration of the visit and detailed itinerary, and a statement stating the responsibility for paying all related expenses for the trip; if You are attending a trade show or other business meeting: Please submit a confirmation of registration from the meeting organizer.
Destination Country Status (ADS) tourists need to submit: If employed, use the original leave approval letter on company letterhead signed by the employer and include the following information: applicant’s name, position , income and date of employment, the full name and address of the employer in Chinese, as well as telephone and fax numbers; if retired, a retirement certificate stating the applicant’s pension; if the applicant is a student and travels during non-school holidays, a copy of the school Original letter issued confirming his/her enrollment and good performance, and approving his/her absence from work; Original bank documents showing financial history in the past few months (such as deposit certificates, passbooks, etc.); Proof of assets in China (such as original property certificate, vehicle registration) original certificate, etc.); a cover letter issued by a China travel agency containing the following information: the names of all tourists in the group, the names of the tour guides, the names of Canadian cooperative tourism agencies, detailed itinerary, and the status of the tourist destination country ( ADS) group leader; copy of tour guide certificate.
When transiting through Canada, you need to submit: copies of air tickets and itinerary, please indicate the number of times you will enter Canada, and the date of each entry and exit; a valid visa for the final destination country (if applicable); If employed, use a leave of absence letter on company letterhead signed by the employer and include the following information: applicant’s name, position, current income, and date of hire; employer’s full name and address in Chinese, and telephone and Fax number; proof of past travel (such as used passport, etc.).
2. Study Permit Visa
1. Complete the "Study Permit Application Form" (IMM 1294). If the applicant’s spouse and/or children are traveling with the applicant, they must also use the correct application form to completely fill in their respective application information.
2. The applicant’s fully completed “family form and education and employment details form” should be completed in Chinese, English or Chinese and French. The applicant's parents must complete the "Dependents Form" and the "Education and Employment Information Form" respectively. 3. Applicants need to submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken within the last six months, with a pure white or light-colored background. The photo frame size is 35mm x 45mm. The person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) are written in pinyin on the back of each photo. 4. My valid passport. Passports must contain at least one blank page except the last page and be valid for at least six months. 5. A copy of the applicant’s Chinese ID card (front and back). 6. Two sticky stickers with the applicant’s current address written in Chinese (no envelope required). 7. A copy of the medical examination form provided by the designated medical examiner (if the physical examination has been completed). 8. The original and a copy of the admission notice from a Canadian school, stating the exact amount of tuition fees that the applicant needs to pay, the expected start and end time of study, and the latest time the applicant can register. 9. Study plan as mentioned in the Study Permit Guidelines. 10. If the application is handled by another person, the "Agent Information Form" (IMM 5476E) must also be filled out. 11. A copy of my household registration book. 12. Notarized copies of all university or college degrees obtained, as well as transcripts of current courses. If you have not yet graduated, please indicate your expected graduation date and what degree, qualification or certificate you will receive. 13. Notarized copies of high school graduation certificates and notarized copies of transcripts stamped with the official seal of the high school attended. 14. Notarized copy of proof of no criminal record. 15. Proof reflecting at least twelve months of fund accumulation history. Including the original certificate of deposit of funds available within the last two months; original deposit receipt and/or original passbook; and written explanation of the source of funds. If there are relevant documents for other forms of assets, they can also be provided. 16. Proof of income and employment of the applicant’s parents, and the original parents’ tax payment slips for the past twelve months issued by the local tax authority. 17. If one or both parents own or partially own a company, they need to submit a notarized copy of the business registration certificate, recent tax payment receipts, the company's financial audit report and capital verification report for the previous financial year. 18. If the applicant is currently employed, submit an original letter of employment certification, including the employer’s full name, address and phone number: the applicant’s years of employment there, position, income in the past two years, and whether there are any bonuses and additional income. 19. If the applicant receives funding from a Canadian school or other organization, original documents detailing the funding the applicant will receive for each year of the expected study period must be submitted. 20. If you go to study in some provinces in Canada, you will need a guardianship statement and other other materials. For details, please see: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-how.asp
三, Student Cooperation Program Visa
1. Complete the "Study Permit Application Form" (IMM 1294). 2. If the applicant’s spouse or children plan to travel together, they must also use the correct application form to completely fill in their respective application information. 3. The applicant’s fully completed “family form and education and employment details form” must be completed in Chinese, English or Chinese and French. 4. The applicant's parents must complete the "Dependents Form" and the "Education and Employment Information Form" respectively in Chinese, English or Chinese and French. 5. Applicants need to submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken within the last six months, with a pure white or light-colored background. The photo frame size is 35mm x 45mm. Write the person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) in pinyin on the back of each photo. 6. My valid passport. Passports must contain at least one blank page except the last page and be valid for at least six months. 7. Copy of the applicant’s Chinese ID card (front and back). 8. Two sticky stickers with the applicant’s current address written in Chinese (no envelope required). 9. A copy of the medical examination form provided by the designated medical examiner. 10. A copy of the admission notice showing the exact tuition amount to be paid by the applicant, the expected start and end time of study, and the latest time the applicant can register. 11. An IELTS score with an average score of no less than 5.5 obtained within the 24 months before the start of the course. 12. Signed Student Cooperation Program Information Disclosure Form.
13. Notarized copies of high school graduation certificates and notarized copies of transcripts stamped with the official seal of the high school attended. 14. If the applicant is currently studying in a university or college, or has graduated from a university or college, he or she must submit notarized documents of all university or college academic qualifications obtained, as well as transcripts of all courses attended. If you have not yet graduated, indicate when you expect to graduate and what degree, qualification, or certificate you will receive. 15. If the application is handled by another person, the "Agent Information Form" (IMM 5476E) must also be filled out. 16. If the applicant is under 18 years old, a guardianship declaration is required. If you are over 18 years old, you must submit a notarized certificate of no criminal record. 17. Proof of funds. For specific requirements, see http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/china-chine/visas/STU_Application_Kit.aspx?lang=zh-CN
4. Work permit visa
1. Complete the Work Permit Application Form (IMM 1295). If the applicant’s spouse and/or children plan to travel with the applicant, they must use the correct application form to completely fill in their respective application information. 2. The applicant’s fully completed “family form and education and employment details form” must be completed in Chinese, English or Chinese and French. 3. Applicants need to submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken within the last six months, with a pure white or light-colored background. The photo frame size is 35mm x 45mm. Write the person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) in pinyin on the back of each photo. 4. My valid passport. Passports must contain at least one blank page except the last page and be valid for at least six months. 5. A copy of the applicant’s Chinese ID card (front and back). 6. Two sticky stickers with the applicant’s current address written in Chinese (no envelope required). 7. If a third party helps the applicant prepare this application, the "Agent Information Form" (IMM 5476E) must also be filled out. 8. Notarized copy of proof of no criminal record. 9. A copy of the employment contract signed by the applicant and the Canadian employer, or an original job opportunity letter detailing future job responsibilities and employment period. 10. The labor market opinion provided by the Canadian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, or provide documentation stating that the opinion can be exempted, or the opinion is being applied for, or provide documentation stating that this occupation allows labor market opinion and work permit to be applied for at the same time. 11. All applications for work permit visas that are exempt from the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) are required to pay an employer compliance fee of CAD 230 on the Canada Employer Online website in advance (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/ fees/index.asp ) and submit the IMM 5802 form online ( http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5802E.pdf ). The applicant receives the IMM5802 form and the employer compliance fee payment. Only after receiving a copy of the receipt can you submit your work permit visa application to the Canadian Embassy in China. 12. For an open work permit visa application, in addition to the visa application fee, an additional open work permit holding fee of CAD 100 is required. 13. If the labor market opinion provided by the Canadian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development indicates that membership qualifications of a certain professional society are required, proof of such qualifications must be provided. 14. The original letter of leave approval issued by the current employer in China must contain the following information: the applicant’s name, position and current income; the employer’s full name, address, telephone number and fax number in Chinese. 15. Original copies of all occupational and professional certificates related to work in Canada (such as professional qualification certificates). 16. If you work in Quebec, you must submit a valid Quebec Acceptance Letter (CAQ). Please note: For a list of specific materials required to apply for other types of visas, please refer to http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/china/index.html.
For details about Canadian visa application fees, please refer to the website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp
I wish you good luck, Have a nice trip to Canada:)