The maximum validity period for a Canadian visa is ten years, allowing multiple entries to Canada. The ten-year multiple-entry visa includes tourist, family visit, and business visas.
The Canadian ten-year multiple-entry visa is different from the ten-year visa of the United States. The Canadian visa is not truly a ten-year visa; its validity period usually aligns with the validity of the applicant's passport. The embassy will issue the visa based on the validity of the applicant's passport, with a maximum validity of ten years.
For example:
If your passport has five years of validity remaining at the time of submitting the visa application, you can obtain a multiple-entry visa valid for up to five years; if your passport is valid for ten years, you will receive a ten-year multiple-entry visa.
To apply for a Canadian ten-year multiple-entry visa by yourself, you need to prepare the following materials:
1. A personal passport with a validity of more than 6 months.
2. Two recent color passport photos with a white background, size: 33*48mm or 35*45mm.
3. A photocopy of both sides of your ID card.
4. A photocopy of your household registration book.
5. A photocopy of your marriage certificate or divorce certificate.
6. Proof of assets: such as bank deposit certificates, bank statements for the last 6 months, photocopies of property certificates or purchase contracts, and photocopies of vehicle registration certificates, etc.
7. For employed individuals: an original employment certificate and a photocopy of the company's business license or organization code certificate.
8. For retirees: a photocopy of the retirement certificate.
9. For students: an original school certificate and a photocopy of the student ID.
10. Application forms:
- Temporary Resident Visa Application Form (IMM5257E)
- Family Information Form (IMM5645E)
- Education and Employment Details Form
If applying for a family visit visa, you also need to provide:
1. An invitation letter from relatives or friends.
2. Proof of identity of the inviter, such as a photocopy of their passport, valid visa, school certificate, or employment certificate.
If applying for a business visa, you need to provide:
1. An invitation letter from the Canadian side.
2. Documentation of business transactions between both parties.
3. A business itinerary and related activities arranged by your company in Canada.
After preparing the required materials, please bring the documents listed in the checklist along with the corresponding fees to the Canadian Visa Application Center to submit your application. The visa center will charge the necessary service fees.
Please note that providing a travel insurance policy when applying for a visa can assist with the visa application:
According to local policies, if you stay in Canada for 6 months or less, you must show a minimum medical expense reimbursement coverage of 500,000 RMB. Additionally, applicants aged 75 and above are advised to present a policy proving that the insurance purchased is sufficient to cover health needs during their stay in Canada.
This concludes the information on how to apply for a Canadian ten-year multiple-entry visa. We hope it helps you! If you have any questions during the application process for a Canadian visa, feel free to ask us, and we will respond to you promptly.