| A visit to Canada should be planned carefully as | | | | photographs must be included with your form. |
| citizens of certain countries must produce more than | | | | Supporting documents are also important as you'll |
| a passport for entry. Some countries, such as the | | | | need to show how long you'll be staying in the form |
| United States, Denmark and Spain, do not have such | | | | of an itinerary; who you'll be seeing in the case of a |
| additional requirements, but if your country is one | | | | visit to family or friends; and possibly a verification of |
| that does, you'll want to plan well in advance of your | | | | employment. These can be letters from friends |
| trip to Canada. | | | | asking you to visit or your airplane ticket. If you'll be |
| There is a relatively long list of applicable countries of | | | | working in Canada, have your employer provide a |
| which Canada has placed additional entrance | | | | verification of your future position. |
| requirements. The best web site for a complete list is | | | | There may be additional requirements depending on |
| the Canadian and Immigration Canada page. This | | | | your country of origin. Some countries require a |
| excellent resource has current information regarding | | | | personal interview at the visa office and may also |
| which citizens do need to meet the requirements for | | | | ask that you submit to a medical examination to |
| visiting Canada. | | | | prove your good health. Be ready to meet these |
| If you find that your country is listed, start as soon | | | | requests and plan ahead so as not to delay your trip. |
| as possible to gather as much information as you can. | | | | Costs for applying for tourist visas are dependant on |
| Each nation's visa processing office has slightly | | | | whether you only need a one time entrance |
| different requirements in addition to what is listed in | | | | document or if you plan on returning to Canada |
| this article, which meant as a general overview for | | | | multiple times. Fees run from $75.00 to $150.00 per |
| visa application. | | | | person respectively. Every person in your travel |
| Depending on the nature of your stay, you'll need to | | | | group must pay separately as group fees are not |
| complete the correct Canadian form. Some of the | | | | available. |
| form numbers are IMM 5256, IMM 5257 and IMM | | | | This general outline should prove helpful in planning a |
| 5259, all of which are visa applications but the | | | | visit to Canada and obtaining the required tourist visa |
| differences depend on if you're entering for | | | | but be sure to research for specifics for your |
| sightseeing, business or to work. Be sure to pick the | | | | country. The internet has numerous resources as |
| right application for your visit. | | | | does the Canadian and Immigration Canada site which |
| All applicants must possess a current passport from | | | | is kept current. |
| their applicable country. Additionally, 2 more passport | | | | |