If you aim to migrate to Canada from your current country which is outside Canada, you most likely need a VISA. Asides having an international passport of course.
A Canada VISA is a stamp on your passport indicating you’ve passed all requirement thus making you eligible to be allowed to enter into Canada.
However, just as people tend to have different reasons why they want to go to Canada, there are different immigration programs and VISA available for different purposes. As such, it can get confusing when it comes to figuring which VISA you should apply for or which one applies to you.
In this post, we will be talking on this. We will be letting you in on the different programs and the appropriate VISA for people to get into Canada.
We hope that from the information contained here, you will be able to figure out which VISA type applies to you based on your reason for wanting to move to Canada.
Different Canada Immigration Program
As we’ve expressed on this blog over time, there are different Canada immigration programs available. The best program for you depends on a number of factors including the reason as to why you want to go to Canada.
The Canada immigration program includes the following:
- Express Entry
- Quebec Immigration
- Student Pathway
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Canadian Family Sponsorship
- Special PNP program
- Federal skilled worker program
- Canada Federal Skilled trades class and more.
Read: How Long Does It Take To Get Canadian VISA? All You Need To Know
These programs may come with different VISA types having passed all eligibility criteria. Hence, it’s important for you to have an idea of the VISA type that you can use in getting into Canada.
Just as there are different Canada immigration program, there are different Canada visa categories.
The different Canada Visa categories you should be aware of are:
1. Visit Visa
2. Study Visa
3. Working Visa
4. Permanent Visa
5. Working Holiday Visa
6. Business Visa.
7. And others…
These visas are self explanatory judging from their name.
The Visit Visa is given to immigrants looking to go into canada for visitation. If you want to go to Canada for visitation, this is the visa you will be given.
The Canada student Visa is the type given to students looking to study in Canada.
Please note that depending on the visa type, there are procedures required to be met before you can apply for these visas. Also note that getting these visas isn’t free.
Fees Required For Canada VISA Applications
Having passed all the requirements to apply for a Canada Visa, a certain fee is also required. The fee is to be submitted alongside your application.
To give you an idea of how much this cost, below are the fees for their respective Visa types.
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Permit/Visa
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Fee
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Study permit (including extensions)
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C$150
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Work permit (including extensions)
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C$155
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Work permit – maximum fee for groups of performing artists and their staff
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C$100
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Visitor visa – single entry or multiple entry (including extensions)
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C$100
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Visitor visa – maximum fee for family
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C$500
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Visitor record (including extensions)
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C$75
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Please note that the prices listed above are in Canadian dollars (C$) and the prices are subject to change at any time.
We hope we’ve been able to give you information on the type of VISAs you can enter into Canada with as well as an idea on the pricing. If you require further information, please search through this blog using the search box or let us know using the comment session.
