Although
Canada has only been a nation for 150 years, people have been living there for
thousands of years which has been explored by most major museums in Canada
which is really fascinating. Also in
addition to Canada’s amazing nature, it also has really cool cities like
Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal all of which are worthy to visit as well
as its national parks. In addition to
these Canada hosts some of the pretty cool and unique festivals each year like
The Quebec Winter Carnival in Quebec City which happens in January/February,
Festival du Voyageur in Winnipeg also conducted in February, The International
Tulip Festival in Ottawa conducted in May, Montreal Jazz Fest in June/July, The
Calgary Stampede in July and so on. Thus
the need for a Canada Spouse visitor visa in order to explore all of the above.
Canada Spouse visitor visa is a temporary Canadian immigration
option which not only allows tourists but also applicants who has someone in
Canada to visit Canada for the purpose of tourism and leisure. This visa is also known as Canada Spouse visitor
visa or Canadian temporary resident visa (TVR).
Canada Spouse visitor visas are of two types:
·
Single entry visa
·
Multiple entry visa
Both these visa are valid for a fixed period.
Eligibility criteria for
Canada Spouse Visitor Visa:
The following are the eligibility criteria for a spouse visitor
visa to Canada whereby the applicant needs to prove to the immigration
authorities the following things like having a valid passport, the applicant is
in good health, the applicant has the financial resources required to pay for
the applicants expenses while in Canada, the applicant has a residence outside
Canada and other binding ties that will ensure the applicants return home after
their visit to Canada, the applicants plan to remain in Canada for a specific
and limited period of time, the applicants intention to leave Canada at the end
of their visit, that the applicant has no intention to seek or undertake
employment while in Canada, the applicant has no criminal record, the applicant
does not pose any security risk, the applicant agrees to abide by the laws of
the land and also that the applicant may be required to undergo a medical
examination.
Steps to follow to apply for Canada Spouse Visitor Visa:
Before one applies for Canada spouse visitor visa, it is
mandatory that one reads the complete information regarding visa/permit
requirements by getting in touch with RCIC – Regulated Canadian Immigration
Consultant in order to be sure that one is eligible to apply.
Required fees for Canada
Spouse Visitor Visa:
Presently the visa fees for Single Entry to Canada is CAD
100 which is approximately INR 5,500.04.
The same is applicable for visa fees for multiple entry also as well as
for extension of
Canada Spouse
Visitor visa. Here one thing is needed
to be noted that one’s application fee will not be refunded if one’s visa
application is refused as well as the conversion into Indian currency is based
on current conversion rates which are bound to change.
Further one needs to remember the following dos and don’ts while
applying for Canada Spouse visitor visa.
Dos:
- It is mandatory that one applies for a spouse visitor visa to Canada at least few weeks prior to the planned travel date in order to allow time for visa application procedure to be completed on time.
- It is necessary that one fills the visa application form with the utmost care giving all accurate details.
- Also one must bring along all necessary forms and supporting documents necessary to submit one’s visa application form.
Don’ts:
- It is necessary that one should not present false documents for one’s visa.
- One should not hide or misrepresent facts in one’s visa application.
Thus it is necessary that utmost care be taken while applying
for Canada spouse visitor visa since there is no formal appeal processed if
one’s application for Canada spouse visitor visa is refused.
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