If you wish to travel to Canada independently, you may apply for an individual tourist visa. You can submit your application in person at a visa application center or via mail.
I. Applying in Person at a Visa Application Center
Step 1: Prepare the required documents for the tourist visa.
Step 2: Submit your application to the nearest Canadian Visa Application Center. No appointment or interview is required.
- Beijing: 12th Floor, Block A, Zhonghui Plaza, No. 11 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
- Shanghai: 2nd Floor, Jiushi Business Building, No. 213 Sichuan Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai.
- Guangzhou: Room 351, 3rd Floor, Chengjian Building, No. 189 Tiyu West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou.
- Chongqing: Room 33-D, 33rd Floor, HNA Poly International Center, No. 235 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing.
- Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00.
Step 3: Pay the fees and wait for the visa decision.
Currently, the processing time for visitor visas is generally 3-4 weeks, while student and work permits take approximately 3 months. When submitting an application at the visa application center counter, only cash payments in RMB are accepted. Please prepare the appropriate cash amount for the application fee based on your visa category.
II. Applying via Mail
Simply mail your individual tourist visa materials, proof of payment for the visa and service fees, and the service consent form to the visa application center.
For the application process via mail and the accounts for paying service fees, please refer to the detailed guide on applying for a Canadian visa by mail.
Document Checklist for Individual Tourist Visa:
1. Passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
2. One passport-sized photo taken within the last six months (color photo with a white background, size 3.5cm x 4.5cm).
3. Photocopies of the household register (hukou), national ID card, and marriage certificate.
4. Certificate of employment.
5. Photocopy of the company's business license or organization code certificate, stamped with the official company seal.
6. Proof of financial means.