Canada Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Getting started

  Who needs a Visitor Visa? And how do you apply for it?

  Depending on your nationality, you might need a visitor visa to visit Canada. Even though requirements are frequently changed, this article will help you to find out whether you need a visitor visa and how to apply for it.

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  Visitor & transit visas

  Temporary travel to Canada

  Every year, over 20 million people visit Canada on a temporary basis. All such visitors need the necessary documents to legally enter the country. This section covers the basics of two types of travel authorization; visitor visas and transit visas.

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  Work Permits

  Regulations and application process

  Canada is a very popular destination for skilled workers, with over 300,000 foreign professionals coming to work each year. This section describes the requirements, procedures and other regulations regarding Canadian work permits.

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  Study Permits

  Documents for studying in Canada

  If you plan to come to Canada as a student, you may need to apply for a study visa (‘study permit’). Canada values students from different cultures highly as they bring diversity of knowledge to the Canadian education system. In Canada, provinces autonomously regulate education systems and institutions.

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  Permanent Residency

  How to become a Permanent Resident

  Obtaining a permanent Canadian residency visa is a complex process. However, it allows you to enjoy most of the rights and benefits citizens do. Here is how the process works.

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  Canadian Citizenship

  How to become a Canadian

  Applying for Canadian citizenship is the final step in securing a Canadian passport. Every year, more than 250,000 people from all over the world apply for Canadian citizenship. Here is what you need to know about the application process.

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  Family Sponsorship

  Process and applications

  A family sponsorship visa allows relatives to reunite in Canada. Approximately 30% of Canadian immigrants are sponsored by family members. Here is what you need to know about family sponsorship visas and how to apply.

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