Canada
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Canada Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Canadian Business Travel Requirements:
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A visa is not required for a stay of up to 30 days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket. A visa may be required if trip purpose is other than basic business meetings.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Letter Of Invitation from Canada:

A letter of invitation from sponsor/host company in Canada explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and host’s contact information.

To generate a Canadian Invitation Letter on-line, fill out this Invitation Letter Form and make sure the Canadian host prints the letter on their company letterhead, signs it and provides it to the traveler.
3 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the United States, on company letterhead, introducing the traveler, indicating the traveler's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Canada. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the traveler and must provide detailed contact information in Canada. This letter must be available to present at the Canadian border upon request.

To generate a Canadian Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
4Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed round-trip airline ticket.
5Financial Requirements:

Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Canada and for return transportation.
6Other Requirements:

Copies of documents such as warranty or service agreements, contracts, etc. if relevant to the visit.

Canadian Tourist Travel Requirements:
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A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed round-trip or onward airline ticket.

Canadian Transit Travel Requirements:
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A visa is not required to transit through this destination. Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).

Canadian Student Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
2Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
3 Canadian Visa Application Form:

One signed Canada visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Canada visa application forms may delay the processing of your Canada visa.
4Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view with a neutral expression and with a plain/white background.
5Other Forms:

Applications submitted in Los Angeles and New York must include the following additional forms:
Los Angeles: Authority to Release Information Form.
New York: Authority to Release Information Form.
New York: Family Information Form.
New York: Schedule 1 Form.
6Official Invitation from Canada:

If you plan to attend any school (primary or secondary), college, university or other educational institution in Canada, the school must complete and send you a letter of acceptance. You must include the original letter with your study permit application.
7Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
8Minors:

Minor children who are travelling alone must have information (name, address, phone number) about the person or school who will be responsible for them. If the child is the subject of a custody order, proof of custody and the other parent's consent must also be provided. Minors travelling without their parents require a letter of permission from the non-accompanying parent(s) and a letter from their custodian in Canada.
9Medical Requirements:

Medical examination if required.
10Financial Requirements:

Copy of bank statements for the past four months, showing sufficient funds to support for study or receipt of scholarship.
11Special Instructions:

For less than six months stay, US citizens do not need to get a study permit. However, without it, you cannot work part time or cannot extend your stay.


Click here for Canada Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Canada Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid based on the consulates discretion and length of the course of study.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Canadian Journalism Travel Requirements:
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A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed round-trip airline ticket
3Special Instructions:

Reporters working for foreign newspapers, television channels, news agencies or companies involved in reporting news events can work in Canada without a permit if they are reporting on events here.

Canada Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Canada
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Canada Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Los Angeles
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 716
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323)932-7300
Fax: (323)9327304
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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