Why apply for a Canada Tourist Visa?

Canada attracts worldwide tourists due to its varied geography, secure urban centres and rich cultural encounters. The Canada Tourist Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) enables international travelers to legally enter the country for any purpose from visiting relatives to exploring the Rockies to attending events.
 

• 8 million international arrivals were recorded in Canada in 2024.
• The visa permits multiple entries for up to 10 years with each stay limited to 6 months.
• Most applicants receive a multiple-entry visa upon approval.
• The visa application processing time lasts 22 days.
• The application process requires online submission of biometric data together with passport documentation.
   

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Types of Canadian Tourist Visa

Canada provides travellers with two main visa categories which are the:

• Single Entry Visa
• Multiple Entry Visa
   

People who hold a Single Entry Visa may visit Canada once while Multiple Entry Visa holders can access the country repeatedly over a period of 10 years with each visit limited to 6 months. Both visa types serve short-term purposes such as tourism or visiting family members or conducting business activities.
 

Single Entry Visa

The visa permits travelers to enter Canada for a single occasion. For brief visits such as family events or tourism travel this visa is the best option. After you depart Canada you must apply for a new visa to enter the country unless your trip includes travel to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon.
 

Multiple Entry Visa

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issues this standard document to allow entry into Canada. These travel documents come with a multiple-entry feature that enables their holders to visit Canada repeatedly during the visa period which typically spans ten years or until their passport's expiry. The standard duration for each visit is six months.
 

This type of visa is suitable for individuals who travel often or who plan to visit family regularly while others who seek extended stays abroad can also benefit from this option.
 

Benefits of a Visit Visa to Canada

The benefits of Canada Visit Visa are given below.

• Canada boasts cities, parks and tourist spots that you can legally visit.
• You can travel across the country to see your friends and family.
• You can participate in different events such as conferences or short courses.
• You can add US side trips to your Canadian travel itinerary when you meet certain requirements.
• The visa provides a 10-year period during which you can travel which boosts your flexibility.
   

Eligibility for a Canada Visit Visa

The eligibility criteria for Canada Visit Visa is given below. You must:

• Have a valid passport
• Meet the health and character requirements of Canada.
• Have no intent to work or study in Canada
• Have adequate financial capacity to support your stay in Canada.
• Have genuine ties to your home country.
• Intend to leave Canada after your visit.
   

Canada visitor visa requirements

The documents required for Canada Visitor Visa are given below. You must have.

• A valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
• Recent passport photos that meet their specific size requirements.
• Financial evidence through bank statements, pay slips, or income tax returns.
• Detailed travel plans should include both flight tickets and hotel reservations.
• Trip explanation letter should outline the reason for your visit.
• Employment letter or business registration if you are self-employed.
   

Steps to Apply for a Canada Tourist Visa

The detailed procedure to apply for Canada Tourist Visa is given below.

Step 1: Register on the official IRCC website to launch a new application for a Visitor Visa.

Step 2: Submit the necessary documents along with your passport, photographs, financial proof, itinerary and invitation letter if necessary.

Step 3: Pay the required fees of $100 for visa processing and $85 for biometric services using their online IRCC account.

Step 4: Visit a VFS Global center in the UAE to enroll their biometric information.

Step 5: Receive your Canada Visit Visa.
 

Canada Tourist Visa Processing Time

Detailed information about the processing time of Canada Tourist Visa is given below.

Application Step	Estimated Time
Online application review	10–15 working days
Biometrics & passport call	3–5 days after application
Overall processing (India)	~23 calendar days (on average)

 

Canada Visit Visa Fee

Detailed information about the Canada Visit Visa fees are given in the table below.

Category	Fee (CAD)
Visa Application Fee	CAD 100
Biometrics (per person)	CAD 85
Passport Handling (VFS)	Varies (local fees apply)

 

How can Y‑Axis help you?

Y-Axis provides professional help to people residing in the UAE who want to obtain a Canadian Tourist Visa. Our company takes care of every stage of the visa process from document preparation to the final approval through our service.

We provide the following services to our clients:

• FREE and instant Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator
• Guide clients to complete their online IRCC application.
• We provide individualized document checklists with detailed reviews.
• Our service schedules biometric appointments for clients at VFS Global.
• We provide clients with regular updates regarding their application status.