How to get a Canada visa from South Africa

• A Canadian tourist visa is one which allows you entry into the country for tourism purposes and visiting a family that stays in the country.
• You can attend a wedding ceremony.
• You should have a valid medical insurance.
• A letter of invitation from your host is required if you are visiting a friend or relative.
• Minors are required to apply with their parent or guardian.
• This visa takes 8 - 40 days to process.
• With this visa, you are allowed to travel around Canada for a period of not more than 6 months.
• You cannot stay in the country permanently neither can you be allowed to work or study.
• The visa allows multiple entry for its holders.

• This visa is issued to those who have the desire to study in Canada.
• The visa is a combination of a tourist visa and a study permit.
• With a study permit, you can start your study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
• The holder of this visa can stay in the country till the conclusion of his/her study.
• In some cases, the holder is permitted to work during the duration of the study.
• Acceptance letter from the institution you plan on attending.
• Proof of paid fees.
• An essay written by the applicant stating the reason for the choice of institution and purpose of visit.
• It is a multiple entry visa.

• Canada attract a plethora of business people as a result of its highly developed economy.
• Holders of this visa hope to foster a working relationship with Canadian companies and meet potential business partners.
• The visa takes 1 - 6 weeks to be processed and is valid for a period of 60 days.
• Whoever holds this visa is not allowed to work for a Canadian company but is free to discuss business and sign potential agreements.
• Holders of this visa can visit the country anytime as long as their visa is valid.
• Proof that you plan to leave the country at the end of your business.
• You need a letter of invitation from your business partner in Canada. The company’s address and certificate of registration should be provided in the letter.
• Proof of clean criminal record.
• Proof that you do not plan to enter the Canadian labour market.

• Diplomatic visa is granted to diplomats and officials who go to Canada for official duties and obligations.
• These officials visit Canada to improve relations between Canada and South Africa.
• It takes 8 - 40 working days for the visa to be processed and lasts for the duration of the itinerary of duties.
• You will not be granted this visa if your purpose in the country is non-official.
• The official’s name, position and title, place of visit, purpose of travel and duration of stay should be included in the letter.
• Your status in the government and the purpose of your visit should be clearly stated in the letter.
• There is no form of extension to it.
• Only a security check is required for holders of this type of visa. You are allowed to enter the country without going through the regular customs check.

A Canada Visa Application Center is an agency established to ensure the successful submission of various clients visa application.