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How to get a Canada visa from Zambia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Zambian passport holders travelling to Canada.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Canada.
Business visa
Processing timeBetween 1 and 6 weeks
Validity180 days
Student visa
Processing timeBetween 8 to 40 days.
ValidityDepending on the duration of the course.
Tourist visa
Processing timeBetween 8 to 40 days.
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Zambian applicants need to provide.
- A Zambian international passport with a validity of over 6 months.
- You must be 18 years or older to apply for a visa.
- If you intend travelling with minors, they are to apply with you.
- All documents for submission are to be translated into English and verification of correct translation submitted.
- All the applications must be signed and dated correctly.
- You must provide two passport photographs that meet the Canadian Photo Requirement.
- Applicants are required to have a clean criminal record and have proof of this through a valid court document.
- A Proof of financial sustenance forthe entire duration of stay in Canada.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is for persons who wish to engage in business activities during their stay in Canada.
- The processing time for this visa is about 6 weeks and it allows its holder to stay for a maximum of 180 days in the country.
- This visa does not permit its holder to take up any forms of employment in the country.
- This visa type is of multiple entries.
- Proof that you plan to leave Canada at the end of your business dealings is to be provided.
- A letter of invitation from your business partner in Canada is to be provided.
- The company’s address and certificate of registration should be stated in the letter.
- Proof of a clean criminal record of the applicant is to be provided.
- Proof that you do not plan to enter the Canadian labour market during your stay is to be provided also.
- Bank statements of the applicant or the applicant's sponsor are to be provided.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to persons who have the intention of studying in a Canadian institution of learning.
- The visa can pass for both a tourist visa and a study permit for students.
- This visa allows you to study at a Designated Learning Institution(DLI).
- Holders of this visa can stay in the country until they conclude their study programme.
- This visa allows its holder to work but not on every case.
- An acceptance letter from the institution the applicant is going to be studying in Canada is to be provided.
- Proof of payment of tuition fees and every other school charges is to be submitted.
- A transcript gotten from the applicant’s current school in Zambia or the last institution attended is to be provided for submission.
- The applicant is to write a letter stating why they will be going to Canada and why they have picked the particular institution of study.
- The letter is to be submitted alongside other requested documents.
- This visa allows multiple entries into the country.
Tourist visa
- This visa is for applicants who wish to visit Canada for tourism and leisure reasons.
- With this visa, you could also visit family and friends who are Canadian residents.
- This visa allows you to attend parties and ceremonies.
- Medical insurance valid for the applicant's entire duration of stay in Canada is to be provided
- A letter of invitation from the host is required if you are visiting a friend or relative.
- The letter should state the relationship between them and the applicant.
- The letter should also contain the host's address and contact numbers.
- Bank statements of the applicant or their sponsor is to be provided.
- Minors are to apply for this visa with their parent or guardian.
- This visa takes a maximum of 40 days to be processed.
- 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 and neither can you work or study.
- The visa allows its holder to entire the country several times within its validity.
Where to apply
Canada embassy & visa application centers in Zambia.
Lusaka
Address5199 United Nations Avenue P.O. Box 31313 Lusaka 10101
Phone(+260) (211) 25 08 33
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canada's official language
The official languages of Canada are English and French with English being the most widely spoken. Other popularly spoken languages are Mandarin, Cantonese and Punjabi.
What is Canada famous for
Canada is famous for maple syrup with 80 percent of the world's maple syrup being produced in Canada
What is the official currency of Canada
The official currency of Canada is the the Canadian dollar and it is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or sometimes CA$, Can$ or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. Shop owners in tourist populated areas accept USD and at fair rates.
Can I work as a foreign student in canada
Not all foreign students are allowed to work in Canada with study permits. But some are allowed to work on or off campus for designated hours.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Canada visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.