Friday 9 April 2021

Canada Visitor Visa Types - Difference between Single Entry and Multiple Entry Visa

 Every year millions of travelers from India visit Canada, to experience its pristine beauty. Even the trip is of a month or six, every visitor will return with an extra bag full of memories. Are you also planning your vacation to Canada? Great. Global Tree can guide you for quick visa processes. In addition, here is the complete information you need to know about Canada Tourist Visa.

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Canada Tourist Visa also recognized as Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), permits people from foreign nationals to enter and travel, study, or work for a limited period.  There are two types of Visitor Visa for Canada Immigration.

  •   Single-Entry Visa
  •   Multiple-Entry Visa

What is a Single-Entry Visa?

With a Single-Entry Visa, visitors can enter Canada only once. During immigration, if all the details of the applicant met the requirements to enter Canada, an expiry date will be stamped on the passport of the applicant. The same date will be stamped on the work permit or study permit if applicable.

The maximum permitted time for Single-Entry Visa is six months.

What is a Multiple-Entry Visa?

A multiple-entry visa allows the applicant to enter Canada multiple times in certain period like six months or more. The visa expiration will be longer for Multiple-Entry Visa than a Single-Entry Visa.

In general, any Canada tourist visa validity will be 10 years or a month before passport expiry date. In any exceptional cases, the validity can be extended.

Single-Entry Visa Vs Multiple-Entry Visa:

Single Entry or Multiple, each visa has its benefits depending on the travel purpose. If one needs to travel to any other country like the USA from Canada and come back to Canada before leaving for their country, a Multiple Entry Visa will be suggested for them. In such a situation, if a Single Entry visa is applied, they need to apply for Visa all over again when they are coming back to Canada. 

So, better to choose Multiple-Entry visa, because if in case of emergency you need to travel back and forth, Multiple-Entry Visa will be helpful.

[Read more about: 3 Best Places to Visit for Summer Vacation in Canada]

How to apply for Canada Tourist Visa?

Canada Visitor visa can be applied either online or in-person at a Visa Application Center. Biometric fingerprints and photographs should be submitted at the time of application submission or after submission. Even if you are planning to travel with your family, each person including dependent children needs to fill their application forms. All the applications can be submitted together along with the required documents.

What are the documents required to apply for Canada Tourist Visa?

 As the Canadian government is strict with its rules while accepting Visa applications, submit all documents correctly. Here is the checklist of documents for Canada Tourist Visa from India.

  •       A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity by the time of applying for a visa
  •       A valid proof of your Indian Citizenship
  •       Visa Application forms
  •       Photographs
  •       Bank transactions of last 6 months
  •       Medical Clearance Certificate

·        Invitation letter from relatives in Canada if you plan to stay with them.

That is it. Now where are we on planning trip to Canada?  If you need any help in the visa process, feel free to talk to our Visitor Visa Consultants in India who can guide you.

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