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How to get a Canada visa from Burundi
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Burundian passport holders travelling to Canada.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Canada.
Student visa
Processing time4-20 weeks
Validity1-5 years
Visitor Visa
Processing time19 days
Validity90 days
Work visa
Processing time50 days
Validity1-5 years
Application requirements
Documents Burundian applicants need to provide.
- Two completed and signed visa application forms.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- 2 blank pages of the Passport for visa stamp.
- Three passport-size photographs of size 4.5 x 3.5 cm taken on a white background.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- The Visitor/tourist Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting Canada for sightseeing, tourism, and recreation.
- A Canadian tourist visa is also known as Canada visitor visa or Canadian Temporary Resident Visa(TRV).
- Applicants can also take the Canadian visitor visa to see their family and relatives.
- Foreigners who have the intention of engaging in business activities in the country can visit the country on this visa.
- Business travelers visiting Canada can attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs in the country.
- People who want to transit through Canada to their destination country are also eligible for this visa.
- Applicants of this visa are required to provide a diagnosis from their local physician in Burundi showing they would be traveling in good health.
- Foreigners on this visa can apply for an extension for this visa.
- To get an extension, you need to apply before the visa expires.
- For applicants who are under the age of 18, the original copy of their birth certificate should be provided.
- If you will be traveling without supervision, a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- If you have a host in the country, a letter of invitation bearing the address and valid contact details from the host is required.
- Applicants are advised to apply at least 45 days before their proposed journey.
- You are required to present the receipt of the paid visa application fee before you can be issued this visa.
Student visa
- The Student Visa is issued to students who have the intention of studying in any of the academic institutions in Canada.
- Applicants of this visa need to obtain a study permit before they can start studying.
- Once you have a Canadian study permit, you can apply to renew it from within Canada if you decide to continue your studies.
- Holders of this visa can request an extension on this visa type. The extension must be extended 3 months before the time of expiry of this visa.
- Foreign students in Canada can work part-time while school is in session and full-time when the school is on break.
- A letter of acceptance from the institution that the applicant of this visa has been accepted should be provided.
- The letter should state the course to be studied and the duration of the study program.
- A medical report from the applicant’s doctor in Burundi showing that the applicant is in good health condition is required.
- Foreign students can stay in Canada for an extra 90 days after the completion of their course.
- Applicants of this visa would be asked to provide a police document showing that they have no criminal record.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate which carries the name of both parents should be provided.
- Certificates and transcripts from previous schools attended by the applicant of this visa are required for the application.
- There should be proof of the applicant's proficiency in the English language.
- Applicants are to provide proof of part or full payment of tuition fees.
- Intending students would need to submit documents providing proof that they have the incentive of returning to their country.
Work visa
- Foreigners applying for the work visa are those who have the intention of taking up paid employment in the country.
- Before initiating the visa application process, the applicant should confirm that he/she has been employed by an employer in the country.
- A letter of employment written on the company’s letterhead should be provided. The letter should state the term of the contract and the position the applicant has been employed to fill.
- The employer in Canada should provide proof that the applicant will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to Canadians during the duration of employment.
- Proof that there was no Canadian available to take up the job at the time the applicant was offered this job is required.
- Applicants applying for this visa are required to provide a medical report from a local physician in Burundi which shows that they are in good health.
- Foreigners in Canada can apply for an extension to the duration of their work permit. Applicants must apply for an extension before the visa expires.
- You will not be issued this visa if you do not have the right qualification that matches the job you have been offered.
- A copy of your resume or CV should be provided.
- To work in Canada temporarily, foreigners will require a work permit.
- You must have a good command of the English language before applying for this visa.
Where to apply
Canada embassy & visa application centers in Burundi.
Burundi
AddressIn Burundi, Canada is represented by a high commission in Nairobi, Kenya, with the support of its office in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Frequently asked questions
Are travelers mandated to have all their documents complete before getting a visa
Travelers must have the correct and complete travel documents when going to Canada, one of which is the traveler's valid passport.
What currency is used in Canada
Canada's currency is the Canadian dollar. They use paper bills and coins for transactions and other exchanges. Travelers are expected to know the current exchange rates and follow up on their fluctuations.
What is the minimum age for drinking in Canada
The minimum drinking age in Canada is 18years. People under the age of 18 are not expected to drink anywhere in Canada.
What cities are often visited in Canada
Places such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal are popular places often visited by travelers. People also like to visit Ontario for its lakes.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Canada visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.