Other Visas

The Government of Canada offers a selection of other visas you can qualify for if you are looking to sponsor a family member, study abroad or simply visit family and friends in Canada.

Sponsorships

If you're a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and have loved ones abroad that you wish to bring to Canada, this visa may be right for you.
The Canadian government offers a number of ways to allow this dream to become reality under its Family Class sponsorship. Canada's Family Class sponsorship programs are some of the most generous family reunification programs in the developed world. The Canadian government is committed to keeping families together whenever possible. There are a number of relationships that qualify for Family Class sponsorship, please ask to check your eligibility.

For parents and grandparents, there is also the super visa program.

• Free Assessment
• To see if you qualify for this program

Student Visa

Canada is home away from home for over 300,000 international students because itboasts some of the best schools in the world. The Canadian government also has one of the best policies in the world to provide international students with the opportunity to become permanent residents.

• Free Assessment
• To see if you qualify this program

Visit or Super visa

Whether you're seeking a visa for tourism purposes or to visit your family - we can certainly help.

If you plan to visit Canada, you must:

• Have a valid travel document, such as a passport.
• Be in good health
• Ensure a visa officer that you have ties, such as a job, home and family, that will take you back to your country of origin.
• Ensure a visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit andhave enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region.

You may also need:

• A temporary resident visa, depending on your citizenship.
• A medical examination.
• A letter of invitation from a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada who lives in Canada.

Inadmissibility

Some people are inadmissible and are not allowed to enter Canada. Several factors can make you inadmissible, including involvement in criminal activity, human rights violations or involvement in organized crime. You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons.

Criminal inadmissibility

If you have committed or been convicted of a criminal offence, you may not be allowed to enter Canada.
Criminal offences include both minor and serious offences, such as theft, assault, manslaughter, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. For a complete list of criminal offences in Canada, consult the Canadian Criminal Code.
If you were convicted of a crime when you were under the age of 18, you may still be eligible enter Canada.