After two years of a global crisis, things are gradually returning to normal and everyone is excited to pack their bags and travel. People have missed out on so many experiences and staying in their homes has struck a sensitive nerve. Everyone is quite eager to go out and get some fresh air. Now that we can travel once more, it's important to do it responsibly because it’s easy to get carried away by new experiences.

While traveling abroad doesn’t come off as potentially risky at a glance, one must be careful. In light of this, we have created the best manual on remaining safe while traveling overseas. We also have to be careful with Visa formalities depending on the country you want to visit. Follow these travel safety tips to ensure that your trip is memorable for all the right reasons

1.     Make Copies of Important Documents

A copy of your passport, driver's license, or another form of identification may be required at any time. Print multiple hard copies of these documents after scanning them to save online.  This way if you need to return home due to an emergency, you won't have to worry about locating the important document.

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2. Pack the First Aid Kit

Basic travel necessities like first aid kits can help you deal with injuries like scratches, bruises, and pains like stomachache or nausea. Band-aids, gauze, a tiny pair of scissors, tape, antiseptic wipes, safety pins, tweezers, cotton buds, and other items are typically found in first aid kits. For a few bucks, you may purchase a tiny ready-made first aid kit.  We advise bringing sunscreen, antibiotics for allergies, painkillers, and anti-nausea medication for long flights for the majority of locations.

3. Get Vaccinations and Check the CDC Website

To learn about the necessary vaccinations and health information for your destination, check the CDC website. For example, there are vaccines for the Zika virus, yellow fever, and cholera. You should take any necessary vaccinations six weeks before your trip for the best protection. Consult a travel medicine expert for personalized advice if you're traveling to a nation where the disease is widespread.

4. Limit the Amount of Cash You Carry

Carrying a lot of cash will only lead to trouble. If you accidentally flash it, it may make you a target and if your bag or wallet is stolen, it might disappear in a matter of seconds. For overnight or while using public transportation, we advise using a money belt or a small bag to store your cash, passport, and other belongings.

5. Download and Learn How to use a VPN

It could be difficult to learn how to use a VPN because you often just turn them on and off. However, it is important to safeguard your data and online accounts while you are abroad, particularly if you need to use public Wi-Fi. When visiting new locations and walking unfamiliar streets, free Wi-Fi is a great convenience. Therefore, downloading a VPN or a virtual private network, to fully conceal your online actions and make you private on the network is important.

6. Plan and Share that Plan

Sure, spontaneous trips sound more exciting, but they are also dangerous. Map out where you want to be and when before your trip. Travelling is more fun and safer when you have a plan.  We also advise giving a trusted friend or member of your family who isn't traveling with you a copy of your itinerary and proof of travel insurance coverage. In this manner, it will be simple to locate where you were supposed to be at a particular time in case something unforeseen occurs.

7. Don’t Draw Attention to Yourself

Try to blend in as much as you can because criminals target people who appear to be from out of town. Choose an attire that won't stand out and draw attention. When studying maps, exercise discretion and use caution when approaching strangers to ask for directions.

Canada Travel Tips

Canada is a great place for visitors. There are fun activities, relaxing spots, and a great ambiance for any type of vacation. An Indian citizen has to get a Visitor Visa to Canada. The following travel tips are for people traveling to Canada: -

1. Visa Procedures

Visas are issued for entry into some nations upon arrival, but in other cases, important documentation must be completed before a visa is issued. It is necessary to adhere to all the instructions and documentation listed on the official visa website in order to successfully complete the visa process for Canada. For a number of nations, electronic travel authorization is required for entry into Canada. 

2. Weather

Canada is a huge country with widely differing terrain from coast to coast. So be sure to pack appropriate clothing based on the region of the country you'll be visiting. Make sure to check the weather in Canada before you go if you intend to drive there. Additionally, look for road closures! You'll save a great deal of time by doing that.

3. Travel Insurance

Canada is well known for its affordable healthcare system, but it is only for Canadians. If you get an injury while traveling to Canada and don't have proper health insurance, you may face huge medical expenses. Therefore, make sure you have travel insurance that covers any medical bills in Canada before you leave for the country.

4. Right Travel Documents

To immigrate to Canada, you typically require a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), unless you are a citizen of the United States. Except for Americans, all visa-free individuals must have a Canada ETA. Getting your ETA is a quick and easy online process that takes a few minutes to complete.

5. Emergency Numbers

In Canada, dial 911 to get in touch with emergency services like the police, ambulances, and firefighters. This is something you should know before visiting Canada.

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Canada is one of the prominent places for tourism, education, employment, and even settlement. And millions of visa applications are received by the Canadian embassy. The number of applications keeps increasing to date. Even in post-pandemic situations, Canadian immigration hasn’t seen any downgrade. But, there are denials taking place in a large number too. Especially for a visitor visa, rejections are mainly for 7 reasons.

1.     No Sufficient funds

One common reason for the Canadian visitor visa rejection is insufficient funds. While applying for a visitor visa, showing efficient funds is very important. Canada made funds mandatory to make sure the visitor can experience the country to the minimum level.

2.     Improper Documentation

While applying for a Canada visitor visa, the list of required documents needs to be in order and as asked. If any missing documents, improper documents, unclear, or any unrelated documents are present in the list provided, it can be also a major concern for the rejection.

3.     No Travel History

This is related to commitment. An applicant doesn't need to have a travel history before applying for a Canada tourist visa. But it cannot be sure for the only reason of not being travel to another country, the visa will be rejected. That can be a reason for some candidates who have a doubtful background.

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4.     Chance for Overstay

If the reason for the Canada visit of the applicant can make them stay for a long time, it also may lead to visa rejection. Because Canada immigration has an important rule that the visitor should stick to the time limit for the visitor visa.

5.     Lied in documents

Fake documents are things that not only lead to visa rejection but also rusticate from future visa applications. So make sure not to present any fake documents. Never even lie in the documents as all of the documents submitted will undergo a verification process.

6.     Unable to meet Canadian Health standards

If the applicant’s health is unstable and can expect any kind of issue after reaching Canada which can affect the Canadian citizens, the visa can be rejected.

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7.     Unable to meet Canadian Security standards

If the applicant has a criminal record or not having a clean sheet from the police records, the Canadian government considers as a threat to the country which may lead the visa denial.

Make sure not to fall under any of the above-mentioned points to escape from visa rejections. For any guidance with a Canada Visitor visa, get in touch with our experts.

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A person who is immigrating to Canada to study or work needs to apply for a temporary residence visa except for Canadian citizens and permanent residence holders. And tourists or people who want to visit Canada for medical treatment or to meet friends and family can apply for a Canada Visitor visa. They usually issue a Canada visitor visa for six months only.

Documents required for Canada Visitor Visa:

1.  Valid Passport with at least six months of validity and a minimum of three blank pages.

2.    A printed copy of a Filled Visa Application Form

3.   Proof of Sufficient Funds to travel and stay. If going for a short-term course, funds for the tuition fee.

4.     Proof of no criminal record that is a clean police certificate needs to be submitted.

5.    Medical tests need to be done and the reports should be submitted.

6.  Passport size photographs as per the Canada Immigration process need to be submitted.

7.     Finish the Visitor Visa fee payment.

On a Canada visitor visa, you can

1.      Enter and stay in Canada

An obvious ‘do’. One can enter Canada on a visitor visa and they are eligible for a temporary stay. That means, they can stay and travel around Canada for six months.

2.      Travel through Canada

Canada Visitor visa allows traveling through Canada to another destination. And of course, they can travel and visit places in Canada too.

3.      Job Search in Canada

As a Canada visitor, visa is for six months, one can search for a job in Canada on a visitor visa and if they secure one, they can apply for a Canada work permit.

4.      Study a Short course in Canada

A visitor visa for Canada allows doing many things. Study in Canada is one of those. Not a long-term one but a short-term course or any language course.

5.      Extend your stay in Canada

This can be very helpful for the parents and grandparents who are visiting to meet their children. Yes, one can extend their visitor visa validity by applying for an extension.

6.      Visit on Business purpose

Visit Canada for a business purposes like attending a meeting or a short-term project related to the work on a Canada Visitor visa.

On a Canada visitor visa, you cannot

1.      Stay forever

Visitor visa rules are clear that the person needs to return to the home country once the visa validity expires. One can plan a vacation to Canada but not stay there forever on a visitor visa.

2.      Work in Canada

To work in Canada, a valid work permit is necessary. And in a job search, a candidate secures a job, can apply for a work permit then can work in Canada.

3.      Study in Canada

Canada Visitor visa will not allow the candidates to study a long-term course that exceeds the visa validity. To study in Canada, a valid study permit and a university acceptance letter are mandatory.

There are many do’s and fewer don’ts. So what are you waiting for? Contact our consultants for Canada Visitor Visa and get your visa grant now.

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 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.

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.

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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.