Canadian tourist visa and financial ability + procedures for obtaining it

In today’s world, traveling to different countries for fun, visiting tourist attractions, or visiting family and friends has become a part of many people’s lives. But to do these trips, it is necessary to have a tourist visa. One of the key factors in obtaining a tourist visa is to provide valid financial documents to prove financial ability.

This article aims to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information about tourist visas and how to submit proof of financial ability. By reading this guide, you can go through the visa application process correctly and increase your chances of success in obtaining a tourist visa.

Types of Canadian tourist visas

Canadian tourist visas are issued in two types: single entry visa and multiple entry visa. Also, parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents can travel to Canada using the Canada Super Visa, which is a type of multiple entry visa.

Single visa (Single Entry)

This visa only allows you to enter Canada once and is usually valid for 6 months. If you plan to travel to Canada again after leaving Canada, you must apply for a new visa. This type of visa is usually issued for official visits, attending conferences, or attending special events in Canada.

Multiple visa (Multiple Entry)

This visa allows you to visit Canada repeatedly for 5 years, 10 years, or up to one month before your passport expires. For Iranians, this visa is usually issued for 5 years and with each entry, you can stay in Canada for up to 6 months.

Super Visa (Super Visa)

Super Visa is a multiple entry visa that is valid for up to 10 years. This visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay in this country for up to 5 years at a time without needing to renew their status. This visa is an opportunity for parents to spend more time with their children and grandchildren in Canada.

To apply for a Canadian tourist visa, you must prepare the following conditions and documents:

General and identity documents

• Identity documents: Valid passport, birth certificate translation, marriage certificate translation (if any), education certificate translation, and service termination card translation (if needed).
• Certificate of no bad background: Translation of the certificate of no bad background.
• fingerprinting: Fingerprinting in one of the VAC centers of the Canadian Embassy in Iran’s neighboring countries.
• Application forms: Completing and submitting tourist visa forms.

Travel records and purpose of travel

• Travel history: Providing history of previous trips through the stamps inserted in the passport.
• Letter of purpose of travel: Detailed description of travel plans and purpose of visiting Canada.

Financial capability and account turnover

• financial ability: To prove financial ability, you must provide the last 6 months of account turnover and sufficient balance. There is no minimum financial requirement, but you must demonstrate the financial ability to cover the costs of your stay in Canada.
• Medical insurance: To cover the possible costs of treatment in Canada, you must have medical insurance, which costs about $5 a day.

Required documents for tourist visa with invitation

• Documents of the inviting person: Citizenship or permanent residence card, employment letter, property documents, legal slips and other documents that show the financial status of the inviting person in Canada.
• invitation letter: This letter should include information about you and the inviter, the purpose of the trip, the duration of the stay, the place of accommodation and how to cover the expenses. If notarization is required, ask the inviter to send the letter with an official seal.

Tourist visa without invitation

• Hotel and ticket reservations: Without an invitation, you can apply with hotel reservation documents and round-trip tickets, but you must describe your itinerary in full detail to increase your visa chances. For example, offer a daily schedule of sightseeing, exhibitions, and tours.

Employment documents and financial documents

• Job documents: Employment letter, employment contract, retirement order, salary slips for the last 6 months, insurance records and leave certificate (if possible). If you own a company or business, provide documents related to the company, such as the official gazette, company articles of association, tax payment list and employee salaries.
• Property documents: Providing documents such as property, apartment, land or shop documents.

These documents will help you to submit your tourist visa application completely and accurately and increase the chances of success.

The reasons for the rejection of a Canadian tourist visa can be varied. Here are some of the most important reasons:

• The lack of clarity of the purpose of the trip to Canada
• Insufficient property and assets in the country of origin
• Providing incomplete, ambiguous or insufficient documents
• Unstable job status of the applicant in the country of origin
• Inadequacy between the proposed length of stay in Canada and the provided financial resources
• Not having international travel records
• Failure to provide sufficient documents by the inviting person
• Insufficient financial ability of the inviting person
• Physical health problems
• There is a bad history
• Failure to convince the officer about the return of the applicant to the country of origin

If your tourist visa application is rejected for any of these reasons, it is possible to apply again. But this action is effective only when you solve the problems of your case based on the officer’s opinions and improve your conditions. Otherwise, if you do not make the necessary changes to your documents and conditions, your application will likely be rejected again.

The letter of financial capability is issued by the relevant bank for each person and presented in the currency of the destination country. This letter includes the individual’s account balance, his bank deposits, the date the account was opened, the average deposits and withdrawals of the account, and its overall turnover. Usually, the amounts in the financial support letter are stated in Rials, but the applicant must specify the required currency based on the type of visa requested. The financial authorization letter is valid only if it is issued by the foreign exchange branch of the bank and has been approved, stamped and signed by the branch manager.

The possibility of converting a Canadian tourist visa to other visas

It is possible to convert a Canadian tourist visa to other visas such as a work visa, study visa or permanent residence, but before doing anything, you should carefully check your long-term plan. Before entering Canada, think about your post-arrival stage and future plans and take it seriously. Because you may leave your job in your country or sell your property and enter this country with the hope of staying in Canada. As a result, it may be difficult for you to return to your home country if you fail in Canada.
Also read: Canada tourist visa financing

Converting a tourist visa to a work visa:
If your goal is to change your tourist visa to a work visa, it is better to research the methods of finding a job and receiving a job offer from Canadian employers before proceeding. Also, assess your qualifications and skills to get a job in Canada to make sure you have enough experience and expertise to get the job you want.

Converting a tourist visa to a study visa:
If you intend to change it to a study visa after receiving a tourist visa, you should research your requirements for admission to Canadian universities and make sure that you meet the necessary conditions for obtaining a study visa.

Immigration through tourist visa:
It is not possible to directly change a tourist visa to permanent residence in Canada. First, you must obtain a study or work visa through one of the study or work methods, and then apply for permanent residence in Canada after obtaining the necessary conditions.

Canadian tourist visa with West Advisor

The Canadian tourist visa is one of the most popular visas in this country, which allows applicants to visit Canada for a limited period of time. With its experience and expertise, West Advisor helps you to apply for your tourist visa quickly and effectively. In the following, we have answered some frequently asked questions in this field.

Frequently asked questions about Canadian tourist visas

1. What documents are needed to apply for a Canadian tourist visa?
   Required documents include a valid passport, completed application forms, passport photo, financial documents (such as a letter of financial support), itinerary, and, if applicable, an invitation letter from a Canadian resident.
2. How long does it take to issue a Canadian tourist visa?
   Visa processing times vary depending on the country of origin, but typically take a few weeks to a few months.
3. Can a Canadian tourist visa be extended?
   Yes, if you apply for an extension before your visa expires and meet the necessary conditions, you can extend your tourist visa.
4. How to change a tourist visa to a study or work visa?
   To change a tourist visa to a study or work visa, you must apply from within Canada and meet the necessary conditions, such as being accepted by an educational institution or receiving a job offer.
5. Is Canada tourist visa multiple entry?
   Yes, depending on the type of visa you are getting, you can get a single entry or multiple entry visa. A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Canada multiple times during the validity period of the visa.
6. Is it possible to accompany family members with a tourist visa?
   Yes, you can apply for a tourist visa for your family members at the same time, but each person must submit their own documents and conditions.
7. How to increase the chances of getting a Canadian tourist visa?
   Providing complete and accurate documents, proving sufficient financial capacity, having international travel records, and showing strong reasons for returning to the country of origin can increase the chances of obtaining a visa.
8. Is it possible to work in Canada with a tourist visa?
   No, a tourist visa does not allow you to work in Canada. To work in Canada, you must obtain a work visa.
9. If the visa application is rejected, can I apply again?
   Yes, if your visa application is rejected, you can apply again after checking the reasons for the rejection and solving the problems.
10. Is an invitation required to obtain a tourist visa?
    An invitation is not mandatory, but if you have been invited by someone in Canada and you provide it, it can help strengthen your case.