The visa type and required documents for Canada depend on the purpose of your visit. Below are common visa types and their details:

1. Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV)

• Purpose: Tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending conferences.
• Documents Required:
  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form (IMM 5257)
  • Proof of funds (bank statements, pay slips, etc.)
  • Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)
  • Travel itinerary (flight tickets, hotel bookings)
  • Recent passport-sized photographs
  • Proof of ties to home country (e.g., job letter, property documents)
  • Fee payment receipt
  • Additional medical exams (if required)

2. Study Permit

• Purpose: To study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada.
• Documents Required:
  • Letter of acceptance from a DLI
  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Proof of funds to cover tuition and living expenses
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Proof of medical exams (if required)
  • Biometrics
  • English or French language proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL scores)
  • Police clearance certificate (if applicable)

3. Work Permit

• Purpose: To work in Canada temporarily.
• Types: Open Work Permit or Employer-Specific Work Permit.
• Documents Required:
  • Job offer letter (if employer-specific)
  • Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (if required)
  • Completed application form
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of qualifications (education, work experience)
  • Proof of funds
  • Medical exams
  • Biometrics
  • Police clearance certificate

4. Permanent Residency (PR)

• Purpose: To live and work in Canada permanently.
• Programs:
  • Express Entry (Skilled Workers)
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
  • Family Sponsorship
  • Business Immigration
• Documents Required:
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of language proficiency (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF)
  • Education Credential Assessment (ECA)
  • Work experience documents
  • Medical exams
  • Proof of funds
  • Police clearance certificates
  • Application forms for the specific program

5. Super Visa

• Purpose: For parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or PR holders.
• Documents Required:
  • Valid passport
  • Invitation letter from child/grandchild
  • Proof of financial support from the host
  • Proof of relationship (e.g., birth certificate)
  • Medical insurance from a Canadian company
  • Medical examination results

6. Business Visa

• Purpose: For business activities like conferences or meetings.
• Documents Required:
  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Invitation letter from Canadian company
  • Evidence of your business background (registration documents, etc.)
  • Proof of funds
  • Travel itinerary
  • Proof of ties to home country