Canada welcomes you as a tourist, student or temporary worker. Every year, more than 35 million people visit Canada to enjoy the many opportunities our country has to offer.

Depending on where you live, and the reason for your visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements.

Temporary Work Visa

A Temporary Work visa is a popular choice for applicants who wish to come to work and live in Canada as soon as possible and over 178,000 Temporary Work visas were issued in 2009. This visa will allow applicants to work and live in Canada, and gain Canadian work experience.

Work Visa

The Work Visa to Canada offers various Federal, State and Provincial work visas that provide workers at all levels the opportunity to live and work in Canada.

Business Visa

The Business Visa to Canada provides investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed business people and their families with the opportunity of settling permanently in Canada.

Family Visa

The Family Visa to Canada provides a unique opportunity for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor family members to live in Canada.

Travel Visa

A Travel Visa to Canada is required for nationals from non-Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) exempt countries who wish to visit Canada for a holiday, to see family and friends or to conduct a short business trip.

For more information, please contact one of our offices

Last Updated: 30 November 2009

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