Visiting Canada: Who
can apply
Find out about
homestay programs in Canada
If you plan to visit
Canada, you must:
- have a valid
travel document, such as a passport
- be in good health
- convince an
immigration officer that you have
ties, such as a job, home and
family, that will take you back to
your country of origin
- convince an
immigration officer that you will
leave Canada at the end of your
visit and
- have 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 and
- a letter of
invitation from someone who lives in
Canada.
Inadmissibility
Some people are
inadmissible—they are not allowed to
come to Canada. Several things can make
you inadmissible, including involvement
in criminal activity, in human rights
violations or 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 can probably still enter
Canada.
Source: Citizenship and Immigration
Canada
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