Most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada, while some people may only need their valid passport.
If you are visiting Canada for short-term business purposes there is a specific visa you must apply for called the Business visa.
Parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada are able to apply for Super Visa to allow extended stays.A visitor visa does not guarantee entry into Canada. When you arrive a CBSA officer will assess if you are eligible to enter. You may be inadmissible to Canada, which means you are not allowed to enter the country based on the some following reasons:
- Criminal activity
- Human rights violations
- Organized crime
- More here
You may still be able to entry by applying for a Temporary Resident Permit. To find out more if you are inadmissible please check our inadmissible information
Use our free assessment to see if you may be eligible for a visitor visa:
- eTA
- Visitor Visa
- Super Visa
- Business Visitor
- Temporary Resident Visa inadmissible
