How to get a Canada visa from Djibouti
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Djibouti passport holders travelling to Canada.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Canada.
Business visa
Student visa
Visitor Visa
Work visa
Application requirements
Documents Djibouti applicants need to provide.
- A Djiboutian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- You must have other travel documentation. When you apply for a Canadian visa, you have to provide photocopies of the information page of your passport. It must include:
- Your passport number.
- The date of issue and expiry.
- Your personal information: name, photo, place of birth, and date of birth.
- When you apply for a Canadian visa, you will have to download an Application Package from the IRCC website. There, you will find an instructional guide, a document checklist, as well as all the forms you have to complete and submit.
- A correctly filled Canada visa application form.
- You will have to pay the necessary fees and attach the receipts on your application. There are two types of fees:
- Application processing fees
- Biometric fees
- Two (35mm x 45mm) passport-sized photographs taken within the last 6 months on a plain white or light-coloured background.
- Proof of financial means should be provided. This could include:
- Letter of employment showing annual earnings.
- Evidence you have arranged to receive financial support from friends/family to cover the duration of your stay.
- Evidence of income of your Canadian host or family member.
- Proof you will return to your home country once the Canadian visa expires.
- Identity and Civil Status Documents.
- Police clearances from your home.
- Medical exam.
- A cover letter that explains the purpose of your travel to Canada.
- A Letter of support/invitation to Canada.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- The Canadian tourist visa allows applicants to visit Canada for the purpose of tourism and leisure.
- A Canadian tourist visa is also known as the Canadian visitor visa or Canadian temporary resident visa (TVR).
- The Canada tourist visa is valid for a maximum period of six months.
- The Canada tourist visa is of two types:
- Single entry visa
- Multiple entry visa
- Both the visas are valid for a fixed period and cannot be used after they expire.
- The single entry visa allows the visa holder to enter Canada just once.
- After the visa holder leaves Canada, except for travelling to the United States and St. Pierre and Miquelon, he or she will need a new visa to enter Canada again.
- If the tourist is travelling to the United States (including its territories and possessions) or St. Pierre and Miquelon, he or she will not need a new visitor visa to return to Canada.
- A multiple entry visa allows a visitor to come and go from Canada for six months at a time, without having to reapply each time.
- The multiple entry visa can be valid for up to 10 years, or one month before the visa holder’s passport expires, whichever happens first.
- A Canada visa letter of invitation from your family or friends if you are visiting them.
- The immigration statuses of your family or friends if you are visiting them.
- Bank statements or other financial statements of your friends or family if you are visiting them.
- A Declaration Letter from you to the Government of Canada where you explain why they should give you a Tourist visa.
- Your employment or education status through a resume or diplomas, as well as a letter from your employer stating that you have contractual obligations to fulfil and you must return to your home country.
- Proof that your stay in Canada is temporary and that you will return to your home country once your visit is over, such as a lease, property deed, and so on.
- Proof that you do not plan to work or study in Canada.
- Court documents that prove you have a clean criminal history.
Business visa
The Canada business visa is available for Djiboutians who want to go to Canada with the purposes of doing business with a Canadian company to enter the country and engage in the following activities:
- Attend meetings.
- Participate in conferences or workshops.
- Sign agreements, etc.
You must have your own business in a country other than Canada or be an employee of a business registered in a country other than Canada.
You must have an income from a place of work that is located in a country other than Canada, so you cannot be an employee in Canada.
It is advisable to have a record of respecting other business visas from other countries.
You must have proof that you are developing a business relationship with a company in Canada or that you have been invited for a meeting, conference, or workshop.
A letter of invitation for Canada visa application from the company you are visiting from the workshop, conference, or trade show organizers.
Registration documents of the company you work for.
A letter from your employer stating your job title, salary, and the reason why you are visiting Canada;
Registration documents from the Canadian company which has invited you to Canada.
A Declaration Letter from you to the Government of Canada where you explain why they should give you a visa.
Work visa
- Djiboutians can work in Canada on a temporary basis but they will require a work permit.
- An offer of employment from a Canadian employer is usually required before the worker may be granted a Temporary Work Permit by the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
- Depending on the foreign worker's country of citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may also be needed in order to enter Canada.
- Before a Temporary Work Permit can be issued, the Canadian employer who wishes to hire a temporary foreign worker may need to apply for and be granted a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) by ESDC.
- The ESDC will grant a positive LMIA if it is satisfied that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to do the job.
- Work Permits may be issued by Canadian immigration officials without the LMIA requirement in a limited number of situations.
- Once the LMIA is granted, the Canadian employer can provide a temporary job offer to the foreign worker.
- A Temporary Work Permit may be issued for a period of time ranging from a few days to a few years.
- The maximum amount of time you can work temporarily in Canada with all extensions is 4 years.
- In most cases, the process of applying for a Work Permit is two-fold.
- First, the Canadian employer must receive government permission to hire outside Canada.
- Once this permission has been granted, the designated employee must apply for and receive his or her Work Permit.
Student visa
- The Canada student visa is a combination of either a visitor visa and a study permit or an eTA and a study permit.
- This student permit also serves as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay.
- The study permit allows you to stay in Canada until your program ends and in some cases work while you are enrolled in school or work after you graduate. To keep the Canada study visa, you must fulfil these conditions:
- Always be enrolled in a DLI.
- Be working to complete your study program.
- Meet the requirements of the student visa.
- Stop studying if you do not meet the requirements of the student visa.
- Leave Canada immediately once your study permit expires.
- Your passport scan to prove that it is valid.
- Your travel history, meaning your whole passport scanned to also prove that you have blank pages in it.
- Letters from the court and police in your country to prove you have a clean criminal record;
- A Declaration Letter from you to the Government of Canada where you explain why they should give you a visa and study permit.
- Two photos that meet the Canada Photo Requirements of 35mm x 45mm.
- Medical examinations.
- Your employment or education status through a resume or diplomas.
- Proof that you can cover the expenses of studying in Canada (tuition and living costs) through one of the following:
- You must have proof of a Canadian bank account that is in your name;
- You must have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) issued by a Canadian financial institution.
- You must have proof that you have taken a student loan from a bank.
- You must have bank statements for at least the past 4 months.
- You must have proof that you have already paid your tuition and housing fees.
- You must have a letter from a person or institution giving you money.
- You must have proof that you have a scholarship.
- If you are going to study in Quebec, then you will also need to submit a Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ) which is issued by the Quebec government. You will get the instructions from your school on how to apply for a CAQ.
- You must submit a letter of explanation saying why you want to study in Canada and guaranteeing that you accept and understand your responsibilities as a student in Canada.
- If a minor is going to Canada to study and need a custodian that is not a parent of the minor, then you also need to submit a Custodian Declaration Form which states who the custodian of the child is and must be signed by the parents or legal guardians of the child.
- If you are applying for the first time, then a document number on the study permit that is called a Unique Client Identifier (UCI) is not required for you. If you have applied for a study permit before, you are required to write your study permit document number which you can find in any letters that have been sent to you by the Canadian Government.
- If your family members (spouse or common-law partner and minor children) are also accompanying you, you must also have the application forms ready for them and apply together as a family.
- You will also need to make sure you have enough money to pay for transportation to return home.
- All the documents must be translated into English or French and you must have certifications and proof that the translation is correct.
Where to apply
Canada embassy & visa application centers in Djibouti.
Djibouti Ville
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Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to come to Canada for a pre-study visit
Yes, a potential international student can explore Canada as a visitor before studies begin. Individuals should verify whether they need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada.
Do I need a medical exam to get a visa
- If the duration of your visit is six months or less, no medical examination is required. However, a medical examination is required if you intend to work in an occupation in which the protection of public health is essential.
- If the duration of your visit is more than six months, You will need a medical examination if:
- you have resided or stayed temporarily for six or more consecutive months in a designated country or territory in the one year immediately preceding the date you sought entry into Canada. This applies even if you are a citizen of a country where you do not require a visa to enter Canada.
- you are coming to Canada to work in an occupation in which the protection of public health is essential.
- you are applying for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa.
Who is eligible for a parent and grandparent super visa
To be eligible for a super visa, you must be the parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents and meet other eligibility requirements.