Everything You Need To Know About Canada Visa

Apart from the 54 visa exempt countries, all foreign nationals including citizens of the United Kingdom should obtain a visa to enter Canada. 

Depending on the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s journey, authorities in Canada have classified their visas into several types, and the most noted ones are mentioned below.

Canada tourist e-visa ETA

Foreign nationals including British nationals intending to visit Canada exclusively for tourism-related activities can apply for a tourist e-visa online. An e-visa is basically an electronic travel authorization document that allows a foreign national to visit Canada legally, and all steps of this visa application process can be completed online. 

In order to become eligible to apply for a Canada tourist e-visa, a foreign national should meet the conditions mentioned below.

• The passport of the British national should have a minimum validity of six months. This passport should have one blank visa page for marking.
• It is necessary to hold proof of sufficient funds, and the applicant should also hold proof of onward/return airline tickets.
• The applicant should have documents that substantiate the proof and purpose of the trip.
• The traveler should make sure that he or she is complying all requirements stated on the ETA application.

Note: If the applicant meets the above-mentioned conditions, applicants can complete the ETA application form by availing the assistance of Visa Genie.

Applicants who have a criminal record, or have been deported from any other country will not be eligible to apply for a Canada tourist e-visa ETA. 

In these cases, the applicant should apply for a visa directly via the Canada embassy.

Tips to take care while traveling with children

If you are traveling with children in the presence of only one parent, it is very much necessary to submit a consent letter properly signed by the non-traveling parent. 

Please note that immigration officers have the right to question the children upon arrival in Canada, and this is a step to avoid issues like child abduction. In these times, a letter of consent will help to dispel potential concerns.

While traveling to Canada, it is not recommended to carry meat, animal or dairy products without declaring them to the customs authorities. If you bring banned food products to Canada, it will be confiscated, and the traveler will face punishments that includes a fine.

Canada business e-visa ETA

Foreign nationals planning to visit Canada for business-related activities can apply for an e-visa online. 

To apply for a Canada business e-visa ETA, British nationals should meet the conditions mentioned below.

• The British national’s passport should be valid for six months with one blank page.
• The traveler should hold proof of sufficient funds, proof of onward/return flight tickets, along with documents that show the proof and purpose of the trip.
• The British national should comply all requirements stated on the business e-visa ETA application.

Why should I apply for a e-visa ETA?

Applying for an e-visa ETA is the best option by which a foreign national can visit Canada. These visas are very easy to apply, and the foreign national can complete each and every steps from the comfort of their home. 

Travelers wishing to visit Canada can avail the service of Visa Genie, and we will guide you in all steps of the visa application procedure.

After applying your Canada e-visa ETA, foreign nationals should carry it with them along with their passport and other necessary documents which are mentioned above in the tourist visa section. 

After landing at the Canadian airport, the traveler should show the necessary documents to the immigration authorities. After checking your documents, authorities in Canada will grand you permission to enter the country legally.

Working inside Canada

Canada is a hot destination for foreign nationals to seek employment. However, no foreign national is allowed to work inside Canada using an e-visa ETA. In order to work inside Canada, foreign nationals should obtain a work/employment visa. 

If Canadian authorities nab a foreign national for violating the rules and working inside Canada, the violator will be compelled to face strict legal consequences.

Deportation and other criminal activities

All applicants who have visited Canada other than tourism purposes may have their name registered as previous resident in immigration records. 

In order to obtain a new Canada tourist e-visa ETA, the applicant should initially revoke the ‘previous resident’ status. If the British national applies for a tourist e-visa ETA without revoking this status, his or her application will be most probably rejected by the authorities.

It should be noted that applicants who have previous criminal records are not eligible to apply for a Canada tourist e-visa ETA. British nationals will not be allowed to apply for these e-visas if they have been deported from any other country in the past. In these cases, the applicant will have to apply directly via the embassy to visit Canada for tourism or business-related activities.

Note: If the British national is reaching Canada either by land or water, there is no need to obtain an ETA. However, travelers should make sure that they are traveling with all necessary documents and identification.

Other types of Canada visas

Apart from the above-mentioned Canada visa types, the country also offers different types of other visas that include employment visa, film/media visa, naturalization visa, immigrate visa, investment in business visa, residency visa, student visa, and employment visa. In order to get these visas, the foreign national should directly apply via the Canada embassy. For any queries regarding obtaining a Canada visa, all British nationals can contact Visa Genie, and we will be very much glad to assist you.