Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting
Canada
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Canadian Visa.
- An international passport with a validity of at least 6 months.
- Visa applicants must be of legal age to apply for this visa.
- Minor applicants are to apply with their parents or Guardians.
- All documents for submission not in the English language are to be translated into English and the verification of correct translation submitted.
- All the applications must be signed and dated correctly.
- Two passport photographs that meet the Canadian Photo Requirement should be submitted.
- Applicants are required to have a clean criminal record and have proof of this through a valid court document.
- Proof of financial sustenance for the applicant’s entire duration of stay in Canada.
- Proof that the applicant will be returning to their home country at the expiration of the visa given them.
Canada Visa for Filipinos
Facts about Canada
Canada is a country in the northern part of North America. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies the Arctic Ocean. It also covers 9.98 million square kilometers (3.85 million square mile area making it the second-largest country by total area. Ottawa is Canada’s capital city while its largest metropolitan cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Canada is a parliamentary and constitutional democracy, the Elizabeth ll serves as its queen while a prime minister is the chair of the Cabinet and head of government.
The Canadian economy is the tenth-largest in the world. It has a mixed economy system. Canada is a net exporter of energy having 13th percent of the global oil reserve which makes it the third-largest share after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.
Types of Canada Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 1 – 6 weeks | 180 days |
| Student visa | 8 – 40 days | Over 180 days |
| Tourist visa | 8 – 40 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 38 days | 6 months |
General Requirements for Canada Visa
- An international passport with a validity of at least 6 months.
- Visa applicants must be of legal age to apply for this visa.
- Minor applicants are to apply with their parents or Guardians.
- All documents for submission not in the English language are to be translated into English and the verification of correct translation submitted.
- All the applications must be signed and dated correctly.
- Two passport photographs that meet the Canadian Photo Requirement should be submitted.
- Applicants are required to have a clean criminal record and have proof of this through a valid court document.
- Proof of financial sustenance for the applicant’s entire duration of stay in Canada.
- Proof that the applicant will be returning to their home country at the expiration of the visa given them.
Canada Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Canadian business visa is for visa applicants who will be travelling to Canada to come and fulfil business needs.
- This visa can be used to attend seminars, conferences, sign and negotiate contracts and meet with business partners.
- 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 labor market during your stay is to be also provided.
- Bank statements of the applicant or the applicant’s sponsor are to be provided.
Canada Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to visa applicants who have the intention of studying in any of the institutions of learning in Canada.
- The visa can pass both as 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 program.
- The Canadian student’s visa sometimes permits its holders to take up employment opportunities while their program is still ongoing.
- 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 for this visa application.
- A transcript gotten from the applicant’s current school in Canada 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.
Canada Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for applicants who wish to visit Canada for tourism, relaxation and leisure purposes.
- The Canadian tourist visa could also be used to honor the invitation of friends and family in Canada.
- Parties and ceremonies can also be attended with this visa type.
- The applicant is to provide medical insurance valid for the applicant’s entire duration of stay in Canada for the visa application.
- A letter of invitation from the host you will be visiting in the country is to be provided.
- The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host.
- The letter should also contain the host’s address and contact numbers.
- The host should state in the letter, their job position and salary level.
- Bank statements of the applicant or their sponsor is to be provided.
- Minors are to apply for this visa with their parents 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 while still in Canada on this visa.
- The visa allows its holder to travel around the entire country several times within its validity.
Canada Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Canada for an employment opportunity
- A valid travel document and passport.
- Two passport photographs of yourself and of accompanying family members.
- Evidence that you meet the requirements for your prospective job
- Letter of acceptance from the organization in Canada.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support travel.
- Proof of relationships with all spouses, children or common-law partners
- Completed application for work permit made outside of Canada (IMM 1295) form, if applying from outside of Canada.
- Completed Document Checklist (IMM 5488)
- Completed Family Information (IMM 5645) form
- Completed Application for Temporary Resident Visa form. This form must be completed by the principal applicant, his/her spouse or common-law partner and all dependent children older than 18.
- Tick the documents submitted and add this checklist to your application file.
- Proof of health insurance.
Canada Visa Fees
Business visa
100.00 (CAD)
Student visa
100.00 (CAD)
Tourist visa
100.00 (CAD)
Work visa
155.00 (CAD)
Canada Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Philippines
Manila
Levels 6 to 8, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City P.O. Box 2168, Central Post Office
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/
(+63) (2) 8857 9000