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How to get a Canada visa from Mozambique
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Mozambican passport holders travelling to Canada.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Canada.
Business visa
Processing time2 -20 weeks
Validity6 months
Fee (approx.)$150
Student visa
Processing time2 -20 weeks
Validityvaries
Fee (approx.)$150
Visitor Visa
Processing time2 -20 weeks
Validity6 months
Fee (approx.)$150
Work visa
Processing time2 -20 weeks
Validity6 -12 months
Fee (approx.)$150
Application requirements
Documents Mozambican applicants need to provide.
- A Canadian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- If your documents are in another language other than English or French, you must have them translated and verified.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Two (2) photos that meet the Canada Photo Requirements of 35mm x 45mm taken within the last six months on a plain white background.
- Applicants must fill and sign a Visa Application Center (VAC) Consent Form.
- Bank statements or other financial document to prove you can afford to stay in Canada should be provided.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
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 traveling 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 traveling 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.
Business visa
- The Canadian business visa is issued to those with the intention of doing business in Canada.
- Business visitors do not need work permits, but they must demonstrate they are only visiting Canada for one of the following reasons: to seek out ways to grow their business, to invest or to advance their business relationships.
- If you are working for a Canadian company, you are not considered a business visitor and might need to obtain a work permit.
- The Canadian government differentiates between business visitors and business people. Business people work in Canada under a free trade agreement.
- As a business visitor, you are only allowed to stay in Canada for less than six months; otherwise, you need to obtain a work permit.
- You are also not allowed to enter the Canadian labor market as a business visitor.
- Your main source of income and profits and place of business must not be in Canada.
- You must prove that you have enough money for your stay and return home and you plan to leave Canada at the end of your visit.
Work visa
- Mozambicans 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.
- In most cases, the process of applying for a Work Permit is twofold.
- 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
- In order to study in Canada, you will need to obtain a Canadian study permit.
- This student permit also serves as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay.
- Once you have a Canadian study permit, you can apply to renew it from within Canada if you decide to continue your studies.
- For full-time students registered at an accredited higher education institution, a study permit also allows you to work part-time on campus.
- With the study permit, you may also be able to work off-campus, work as a co-op or intern as part of your program, stay in Canada as a permanent resident or find work after you graduate.
- You can apply for a Canadian study permit either online or through a paper application, which can be obtained from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
- Paper applications typically take about twice as long, and it’s always recommended to check the processing times well in advance.
- Applicants from Europe, the Middle East or Africa may need to provide biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) during the visa application.
- Some applicants may also need to get a medical exam and/or police check before submitting their application.
- You will not be able to get a study permit if you have a criminal record – you may be asked to provide a Police Clearance Certificate as proof that you have not been convicted of any crime.
- Unless you’re from the US or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you will need to prove you have a valid passport which allows you to return to your country of origin after your course is complete.
- Two passport-sized pictures are also required, with your name and date of birth written on the back.
- You will also need to make sure you have enough money to pay for transportation to return home.
Where to apply
Canada embassy & visa application centers in Mozambique.
Maputo
AddressKenneth Kaunda Avenue, No. 1138 Maputo, Mozambique
Phone(011 258 21) 492 623
Email[email protected]
Websitehttp://www.maputo.gc.ca
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a permanent residence visa to immigrate to Canada
Every application is different and processing times largely depend on the type of visa being applied for.
Must I first enter Canada at the destination I indicated on my application form
No, however, you may be asked to present proof of transportation to the province/territory designated as your destination.
When I arrive in Canada, are there any services to help me
Of course, in each province and city there are numerous services and organizations that are set up to help new immigrants to Canada.
Can a same-sex partner be sponsored
Yes, but only if the same-sex marriage is recognized in the country where it took place. Same-sex marriages in Canada are valid.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Canada visa
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