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How to get a Canada visa from Sudan
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Sudanese passport holders travelling to Canada.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Canada.
Student visa
Processing time5 working days
Validity1-5 years
Tourist visa
Processing time5 working days
Validity90 days
Work visa
Processing time5 working days
ValidityAs stated on the work contract
Application requirements
Documents Sudanese applicants need to provide.
- An original passport valid for at least six months from the period you intend to arrive in Canada and must have two blank pages too which would be available for visa stamp.
- A fully signed and completed Canada Visa application.
- If a minor is traveling to Canada from Sudan, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Three colored passport-size photographs (50 mm wide X 70 mm high) taken on a white background.
- Travel documents are required.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
- A copy of a return flight ticket.
- A police report to prove that the applicant does not have a criminal record.
- Medical insurance that covers the supposed medical expenses during the duration of your stay.
- Documents that confirm the purpose of the travel and the applicant’s ties to the home country.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Canadian tourist visa enables tourists, organ donors, business visitors, and extended family members to travel to Canada for sight-seeing and tourism purposes.
- With a Canadian tourist visa, the holder is able to participate in numerous festivals, professional networking events, and all-year-round attractions.
- The Canadian tourist visa is a temporary immigration option and it is also known as a Canadian Visitor Visa or Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
- The Canadian Tourist Visas is sub-divided into two types: Single-entry and multiple- entry.
- The Single-entry Canadian Tourist visa allows travelers to gain entry into Canada only once. After the holder leaves Canada, he/she is expected to apply for a new Canadian visa to able to enter Canada again.
- The multiple-entry enables applicants to enter Canada as many times as possible within the visa’s six months' validity without the need to reapply for every single entry.
- The Canada tourist visa is issued for a 60 days validity.
- You are expected to prove your financial status, which shows your capacity to handle your expenses during the duration of your stay in Canada.
- A medical certificate confirming your good health status and to convince the officials at Embassy to approve your visa.
- As an applicant of a Canadian tourist visa, you are to provide the necessary documents which confirm your residence outside Canada and binding ties i.e an employment, that will ensure you return home after your visit to Canada.
- An affidavit to prove that under no circumstance would you undertake any employment or intend to work in Canada.
- A police report from authorities in Sudan that clears you of any criminal record will be required during the visa application process.
- You will have to provide the officials at the embassy with the paid receipt of the visa application fee before issuance of the visa.
- An international passport with not less than six months of validity must be provided.
- Applicants are expected to apply 45 days before the intended travel day.
Work visa
- The Canadian work visa permits foreigners to take up paid employment in Canada.
- You must have been employed by a company in Canada before applying for a Canada work permit.
- The Canada work visa is issued under the Temporary Foreign Work Program (TFWP).
- A letter from your employer in Canada confirming your employment should be provided. The letter should state the address of the company, the position you have been employed and the duration of your visit.
- The job offer you have been given must be approved by the Canadian government through the Labour Market Impact Analysis Process.
- An offer of employment from a Canadian employer is usually required before the worker may be granted a Temporary Work Permit by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
- A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may be needed in order for you to gain entry into 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.
- If the ESDC is not satisfied that the no Canadian citizen or permanent residents are available to do the job, then it may not grant a positive LMIA.
- 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.
- When a Temporary Work Permit is issued, it is usually for a period of time ranging from a few days to a few years.
- The process of applying for a work permit involves the Canadian employer receiving government permission to hire outside Canada. Once this permission has been granted, the designated employee then applies for his or her work permit.
- Before you apply for a Canadian work visa, you have to be fluent in the English language.
- Receipt of paid visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.
- Proof of good health conditions should be provided.
- Once you have been granted a work permit, your family members may accompany and immigrate with you. Your spouse’s eligibility depends on the nature of your job. With a work permit, you become eligible to obtain a permanent Canadian Residence.
Student visa
- A student visa enables foreigners to be enrolled in any of the higher institutions in Canada.
- If you are applying for a Canadian student visa, you must have been accepted to study in a Canadian school.
- You will need to obtain a Canadian study permit to study in Canada, which will serve as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay.
- You are allowed to renew your visa during your stay in Canada once you have obtained a study permit.
- A study permit also allows you to work part-time on campus as a full-time student registered at an accredited higher education institution.
- The study permit also you to work off-campus, maybe as a co-op or an 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.
- You are to provide a copy of your criminal record in the form of a police clearance certificate.
- Paper applications typically take about twice as long, and it is always recommended to check the processing times well in advance.
- Foreigners intending to study in Canada are to provide proof of medical fitness.
- Bio-metric fingerprints are necessary during the application process.
- A letter of acceptance from the institution you have been accepted should be presented during the visa application process.
- You will have to show proof of your proficiency in the English language which can be accessed from your TOEFL or IELTS test results.
- The students applying for a Canadian student visa are to provide proof of part or full payment of tuition fees.
- Original transcripts and certificates from previous schools are to be provided before the issuance of a visa.
- If you have been awarded a scholarship, you are required to have proof of the awarded scholarship.
- You are expected to show proof of your willingness to return back to your country.
- Proof of paid visa application fee should be presented before you can be granted this visa.
- If your visa expires before the expiry of your visa, you are free to apply for an extension to cover the period of your study.
- You have to show proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Canada.
- Travelers must undergo a medical checkup and ensure they are in good health before they travel to the country.
- Proof of financial capacity that covers all your expenses during the duration of your stay is also required.
Where to apply
Canada embassy & visa application centers in Sudan.
Khartoum
AddressCanadian Embassy. 29 Africa Road, Block 56 P.O. Box 10503, Khartoum 1, Sudan.
Phone(+249) 156 550 500
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work as a student in Canada
Yes, you can work in Canada as a student but you would have to apply for a student work permit which allows you to work part-time on campus as a full-time student. You can also work off-campus, as a co-op or an intern as part of your program.
How can I work in Canada
Working in Canada is pretty easy. When you gain employment from a Canadian company, you become eligible to obtain a work permit. The process of applying for a Work Permit involves the Canadian employer receiving government permission to hire outside Canada. Once this permission has been granted, then you can apply for Work Permit. Once a work permit approval is granted you can now apply for a temporary residence.
Is Canada a safe place
Asides petty crimes and property crime being popular being in bigger cities, Canada is a considerably safe place to visit or live in.
What is the largest city in Canada
Toronto is the most populated city in Canada with a population of about 5,429,524. It is located in the eastern region of Canada.
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