Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citoyenneté et
Immigration Canada
IMM 5256 E (12-2010)
IMMIGRATION
Canada
Visiting Canada
Applying for a Temporary
Resident Visa Outside Canada
Application package This application package consists of:
∙an instruction guide, and
∙the required forms.
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∙the information you must know about this application before nding it to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and ∙assistance on how to fill out the forms and the required supporting documents.
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Read the instruction guide thoroughly and then fill out each applicable form.
The forms are specifically designed with questions that will assist the processing of your application.
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continue什么意思The application process The instructions provided in this guide follow the basic steps you will need to know to complete your application.
h mWho may u this application? This application guide is designed for persons who wish to apply for a temporary resident visa from outside Canada.
Note: The processing time of an application may vary from one visa office
to another. Find out more about local application processing times by visiting our website at:
a/english/information/times/temp/visitors.asp
柯南脱口秀Who are Visitors?
Visitors are persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and are legally authorized to enter Canada to:
∙ visit Canada on holiday (vacation),
∙ visit family,
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conduct business, etc.
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Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions.
Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?
Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada. The requirement for a visa also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canada. See
Appendix A- Temporary Resident Visa Exemptions , for information on
persons who are exempt from obtaining a temporary resident visa to visit Canada.
What is a Temporary Resident
Visa?
A Temporary Resident Visa is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).
You must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure. You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.
What are the requirements you must meet for a TRV?
You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay.
You must also:
go to the goal∙ satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, ∙ show that you have enough money to maintain yourlf and your family members in Canada and to return home,
∙ not intend to work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so, ∙ be law abiding and have no record of criminal activity, ∙ not be a risk to the curity of Canada,
∙ provide any additional document requested by the officer to establish your admissibility, and
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be in good health (complete a medical examination if required).
Entry to Canada
Entry to Canada is a privilege, not a right. If you want to visit
Canada, you must meet the necessary requirements and you may need a Temporary Resident Visa.
Family Members
Family members include a spou, a common-law partner, dependent children, and the dependent child of a dependent child:
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盘子的英语单词family members need to apply parately? Your family members who also wish to visit Canada must apply by filling out their own Temporary Resident Visa application form. However, you may nd all f
amily member application forms in the same envelope with only one payment receipt for the total amount. See "Pay the fees" ction.
Medical requirements You and your family members may be required to undergo a medical examination in order to come to Canada. To pass the medical examination you or your family members must not have a condition that:
∙is a danger to public health or safety, and
∙would cau excessive demand on health or social rvices in Canada.
Information on medical instructions will be provided to you by the visa office. You are not required to have a medical examination before you submit your application forms.
Can I work or study during my stay in Canada? Visitors are not allowed to work or study in Canada unless they are authorized to do so under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. In many cas, a work or study permit will be required.
A temporary resident (visitor or worker) may also take a program of study up to six months duration without having to obtain a study permit.
