How to apply for a visa from Changsha to Canada?

Every year, about 35 million tourists choose to travel to Canada to enjoy the charming scenery of Canada, including visiting relatives and friends. At present, you still need to apply for a passport from Chinese mainland to go to Canada. At present, there are two ways to apply for a visa: one is to apply for it yourself, and the other is to find an intermediary. There are Canadian visa application centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing. Because Changsha is close to Guangzhou, you can go directly to Guangzhou. If it is an intermediary, I don't know which center they send to handle it. I suggest you do it yourself as much as possible, because it can save a lot of money, and if you entrust an intermediary, you may be severely slaughtered.

If you do it yourself, in addition to going directly to the Canadian visa application center in Guangzhou, you can also apply directly online. Now Canada has opened an online visa application channel, so you don't have to go to such a complicated visa application center, and it will be done on the computer. As long as you have a scanner or a high-definition digital camera (used to scan or photograph all application materials and documents), you can get clear electronic photos and pay the visa application fee with an international credit card (the fee will be calculated in Canadian dollars), so you can use the online application channel with confidence. According to the complexity of the specific visa and the diversity of personal information, the description of the specific visa process may seem lengthy. Only the general steps in general cases are listed here.

Let's talk about the application steps to the Canadian visa center, that is, the written application steps: 1. Download the visa application form and the list of materials needed to apply for a visa; 2. Prepare visa application materials; 3. Pay the visa fee, see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp for details; 4. Apply for a visa at the Canada Visa Application Center.

Then there is the online visa application process: 1. The visa applicant determines the purpose and itinerary of going to Canada; 2. Log in to the Canadian Embassy in official website to browse the relevant visa information; 3. Determine the application method: for online application, please log in to http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/my _ Application/Application _ online.asp, fill in the application form online and upload the application materials as required, and send your passport to the visa application center after receiving the notice from the embassy; 4. Waiting for visa review or supplementary information; 5. Get a visa. After obtaining a visa, you should carefully check whether all the information on the visa is correct, especially whether the start and end time and the number of days of stay of the visa are consistent with the application, and whether the personal information on the visa, such as the spelling of the name, is correct. If you find something wrong, you should contact the Canadian embassy or consulate or visa application center in time.

So what materials do you need to apply for a visa? I want to remind you that all Chinese documents in the visa application materials must be accompanied by English or French translations.

I. Short-term tourist visa

1. All documents required by the applicant: fill in the complete application form for temporary resident visit visa (IMM 5257); To be completed by the applicant and each accompanying family member aged 18 and above? Family information form? (IMM5645), please fill in in Chinese and English or Chinese and French; If applicable, the applicant and each accompanying family member aged 65,438+08 and above must fill in the education and employment details form in Chinese and English or Chinese and French; Valid passports of the applicant and each accompanying family member. Each passport must contain at least one blank page except the last page, and the passport must be valid for at least six months before the trip; The applicant and each accompanying family member are required to submit two photos of the same color or black and white taken in the last six months, with a pure white or light background and a frame size of 35 mm? 45 mm, the name and date of birth (day/month/year) are indicated in pinyin on the back of each photo; Copy of the applicant's Chinese identity card (photo page is enough); Visa payment documents; Two copies of self-adhesive paper with the applicant's current address written in Chinese (no envelope required); If the visa application is handled by others, the agent information form (IMM 5476e) should be filled in; /kloc-applicants under the age of 0/8 should have a parental consent form issued by their unaccompanied parents, which should include the applicant's travel date, contact information of their parents and other information.

2. All kinds of applicants should also submit corresponding documents, such as: people who have been to Canada/the United States (people who have obtained visas and visited Canada or the United States in the past ten years, or people who currently hold valid American visas), and you need to submit explanations or invitations to explain the purpose of your application for visiting Canada; If hired, use the original leave slip with company letterhead and employer's signature, and include the applicant's name, position, current income, employment date, employer's full Chinese name and address, telephone number and fax number and other corresponding information; APEC Travel Card Holder: The original APEC Travel Card is submitted together with the application, and a statement or invitation letter explaining the purpose of this visit to Canada is attached; For personal visit (visiting Canadian children), the applicant should submit: proof of relationship with Canadian inviter (such as copy of birth certificate and copy of household registration book, etc.). ); The inviter (party) shall submit: an invitation letter explaining the purpose and duration of the visit, a detailed list of the inviter's residence, and a copy of the inviter's nationality or immigration identity certificate (such as double-sided permanent resident card, study permit, work permit, etc.). ), as well as the income and financial status of the inviter. It must be an independent third-party document from Canada, which is reliable and easy to verify, such as but not limited to NOA, payroll and/or bank statement issued by Canada Tax Administration. If the inviter is studying in Canada, please provide the admission notice issued by the school; Applicants for super visa (visiting children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and staying for a long time) are required to submit: proof of relationship with Canadian inviters (such as copy of birth certificate and copy of relationship certificate), and sufficient proof of personal medical insurance valid for at least one year from the date of entry from Canadian insurance company, covering the applicant's medical expenses, hospitalization expenses and medical transfer expenses, and providing insurance of at least/kloc-0.0 million Canadian dollars. It is valid every time you enter Canada, and the assessor can review it when necessary. Please go to the designated physical examination center for physical examination before submitting your super visa application. Please be sure to inform the medical examiner that you will make a temporary visit to Canada. Please be sure to bring relevant documents to the physical examination doctor, such as: 4 photos that meet the photo requirements, the original passport and a copy of the passport information page; After the physical examination, the physical examination officer will provide you with a copy of the physical examination form, which must be submitted together with your super visa application. Submitting this form does not guarantee that your application will be signed. Only when the super visa application is approved will it mean that the application is finally successful. All medical expenses shall be borne by the applicant and will not be refunded.

The inviter (party) shall submit: a written signed invitation letter promising to provide financial support for the applicant's visit and stay; A detailed list of persons at the domicile of the inviter; Photocopy of the inviter's citizenship or immigration identity certificate (please copy both sides of the permanent resident card); Proof that the inviter has the ability to provide the promised financial support must be an independent third party from Canada; Documentary, reliable and easy to verify, such as but not limited to: NOA issued by the Canadian Taxation Bureau, employment letter showing income, payroll, bank statement, salary payment sheet or financial statements issued by professional practitioners.

Applicants who visit relatives (relatives or friends) personally should submit: if they are employed, use the original leave letter with company letterhead and the signature of the employer, and include the following information: the applicant's name, position, current income and employment date, as well as the full name and address of the employer in Chinese, as well as telephone and fax numbers; If retired, the retirement certificate of the applicant's pension; If the applicant is a student and travels during non-school holidays, the original letter issued by the school confirming his study and good performance and agreeing to his absence; Original bank documents (such as deposit certificates, passbooks, etc.) showing the financial history of the past few months. ); Proof of assets in China (such as original real estate license, original vehicle registration certificate, etc.). ) and proof of relationship with Canadian inviter (such as copy of birth certificate, copy of marriage certificate, copy of correspondence certificate, etc. ).

For personal or professional affairs (attending academic conferences, study visits, legal affairs), the applicant should submit: if he is employed, use the original fake letter printed on company letterhead and signed by the employer, and include the following information: the applicant's name, position, current income and employment date, the full name and address of the employer indicated in Chinese, and email, website, telephone and fax numbers; If the applicant or his company plans to invest in Canada, he must provide proof that he has enough assets to make the expected investment (such as company registration certificate, articles of association, company tax payment certificate, sales contract, balance sheet, company manual, etc.). ); Original bank documents (such as deposit certificates, passbooks, etc.) showing the financial history of the past few months. ); Proof of assets in China (such as original real estate license, original vehicle registration certificate, etc.). ).

Business visits (international business activities between companies, or trade exhibitions) need to be submitted: if you are engaged in business activities between companies, please submit an invitation letter from Canada, which must be issued by the party who has direct business dealings with the applicant, not by a third party who only assists in arranging business meetings; The invitation letter must contain all the following information: the full name and position of the inviter, the company address, e-mail, website, telephone and fax numbers, the names and positions of all members of the group and the full names of their respective employers; A brief description of the reason for the invitation, including the details of the business or trade to be conducted, the estimated visit time and detailed itinerary, and a statement explaining the responsibility for paying all relevant expenses of the trip; If you attend a trade show or other business meeting, please submit the registration confirmation letter issued by the meeting organizer.

Tourists with the status of destination country (ADS) should submit: if they are employed, use the original leave permission letter signed by the employer with company letterhead, and include the following information: the applicant's name, position, income and employment date, the full name and address of the employer indicated in Chinese, and the telephone and fax numbers; If retired, the retirement certificate of the applicant's pension; If the applicant is a student and travels during non-school holidays, the original letter issued by the school confirming his study and good performance and agreeing to his absence; Original bank documents (such as deposit certificates, passbooks, etc.) showing the financial history of the past few months. ); Proof of assets in China (such as original real estate license, original vehicle registration certificate, etc.). ); The attached letter issued by China Travel Agency contains the following information: the names of all tourists in the group, the names of tour guides accompanying the group, the names of Canadian cooperative tourism agencies, detailed itinerary and the leader of ADS; Copy of tour guide card.

When crossing Canada, you need to submit: a copy of the air ticket and travel itinerary, please indicate the number of times you will enter Canada and the date of each entry and exit; A valid visa for the country of final destination (if applicable); If hired, use a leave note signed by the employer and printed on company letterhead, and include the following information: applicant's name, position, current income and employment date; The employer's full name and address in Chinese, as well as telephone and fax numbers; Proof of past travel (such as passport).

Second, the study permit visa

1. Complete? Application form for study permit? (IMM 1294). If the applicant's spouse and/or children travel together, they should also use the correct application form to complete their application information. 2. To be completed by the applicant? Family table, education and employment list? , please fill in in Chinese and English or Chinese and French. Parents of applicants should fill out the form separately? Family table, education and employment information table? . 3. Applicants need to submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken in the past six months with a pure white or light background. The frame size is 35mm x 45mm. On the back of each photo, the person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) are indicated in pinyin. 4. My valid passport. Passport must have at least one blank page except the last page and be valid for at least six months. 5. A copy of the applicant's Chinese identity card (front and back). 6. Two copies of self-adhesive paper with the current address of the applicant written in Chinese (no envelope is required). 7. A copy of the physical examination form provided by the designated physical examination personnel (if the physical examination has been completed). 8. The original and one copy of the letter of admission from the Canadian school, indicating the exact amount of tuition fees to be paid by the applicant, the expected starting and ending time of the study and the latest registration time of the applicant. 9. The study plan mentioned in the study permit guide. 10. If you apply on behalf of others, you must fill in the agent information form (IMM 5476E). 1 1. A copy of my household registration book. 12. Public certificates of all university or college degrees obtained, and transcripts of current courses. If you haven't graduated, you need to indicate the expected graduation date and what kind of degree, education or certificate you will get. 13. Official certificate of high school graduation certificate and transcript stamped with the official seal of attending high school. 14. No criminal record certificate. 15. A certificate reflecting the accumulation history of funds for at least 12 months. The original deposit certificate including the funds available in the last two months; Original deposit certificate and/or passbook; A written explanation of the source of funds. Other forms of assets, if any, can also be provided. 16. the income and employment certificates of the applicant's parents, and the original parent tax return for the last 12 months issued by the local tax authorities. 17. If one or both parents own or partially own the company, they need to submit the company's business registration certificate, recent tax payment certificate, financial audit report, capital verification report and other public certificates in the latest fiscal year. 18. If the applicant is hired, submit the original letter of employment, including the full name, address and telephone number of the employer: the applicant's employment years, position, income in the last two years, whether there are bonuses and extra income. 19. If the applicant receives financial aid from Canadian schools or other organizations, the original documents detailing the financial aid that the applicant will receive each year during the expected study period should be submitted. 20. If you want to study in some provinces of Canada, you need other materials such as guardianship statement. For details, please see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-how.asp.

Third, the student cooperation project visa

1. Complete? Application form for study permit? (IMM 1294).2. If the applicant's spouse or children plan to travel together, they should also use the correct application form to fill in their application information. 3. To be completed by the applicant? Family table, education and employment list? , must be filled in in Chinese and English or Chinese and French. 4. Are the applicant's parents complete? Family table, education and employment information table? , must be filled in in Chinese and English or Chinese and French. 5. Applicants need to submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken in the past six months with a pure white or light background. The frame size is 35mm x 45mm. On the back of each photo, the person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) are indicated in pinyin. 6. My valid passport. Passport must have at least one blank page except the last page and be valid for at least six months. 7. Copy of the applicant's Chinese identity card (front and back). 8. Two copies of self-adhesive paper with the current address of the applicant written in Chinese (no envelope is required). 9. A copy of the physical examination form provided by the designated physical examination personnel. 10. A copy of the admission notice, showing the exact amount of tuition fees to be paid by the applicant, the estimated start and end time of the study, and the latest registration time of the applicant. 1 1. In the 24 months before the start of the course, the average score is not less than 5.5 IELTS score. 12. information disclosure form of signed student cooperation plan. 13. Official certificate of high school graduation certificate and transcript stamped with the official seal of attending high school. 14. If the applicant is currently studying in a university or college, or has graduated from a university or college, he/she must submit official certificates of all university or college degrees he/she has obtained, as well as transcripts of all courses he/she has attended. If you haven't graduated, you need to indicate the expected graduation time and what kind of degree, education or certificate you will get. 15. If you apply on behalf of others, you must fill in the agent information form (IMM 5476E). 16. The applicant is under 18 years old and needs a guardianship statement. /kloc-above 0/8 years old, notarized proof of no criminal record is required. 17. Proof of funds. Aspx http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/China-Chine/visa/stu _ Application _ Toolkit.aspx for specific requirements? Lang =zh-CN

Four. Work permit visa

1. Complete? Work permit application form? (IMM 1295). If the applicant's spouse and/or children plan to travel together, they should use the correct application form to complete their application information. 2. To be completed by the applicant? Family table, education and employment list? , must be filled in in Chinese and English or Chinese and French. 3. Applicants need to submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken in the past six months with a pure white or light background. The frame size is 35mm x 45mm. On the back of each photo, the person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) are indicated in pinyin. 4. My valid passport. Passport must have at least one blank page except the last page and be valid for at least six months. 5. A copy of the applicant's Chinese identity card (front and back). 6. Two copies of self-adhesive paper with the current address of the applicant written in Chinese (no envelope is required). 7. If a third party helps the applicant to prepare this application, it is also necessary to fill in the agent information form (IMM 5476E). 8. Public documents without proof of criminal record. 9. A copy of the employment contract signed between the applicant and the Canadian employer, or the original job opportunity letter detailing the future job responsibilities and employment period. 10. The labor market advice provided by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Canada, or provide documents that the advice can be exempted, or that the advice is being applied, or provide documents that the profession allows the labor market advice and work permit to be applied at the same time. 1 1. All work permit visa applications exempted from the labor market impact assessment (LMIA) must be paid in advance by the employer in Canada (http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/Fees/index.asp). And submit the IMM5802 form (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5802E.pdf) online. Applicants can only submit the work permit visa application to the Canadian Embassy in China after receiving the IMM 5802 form and the copy of the employer's payment receipt. 12. To apply for an open work permit visa, in addition to the visa application fee, an additional open work permit holding fee is required 100 Canadian dollars. 13. If the labor market opinion provided by the Canadian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development indicates that membership of professional associations is needed, a qualification certificate is required. 14. The original leave permission letter issued by the current employer in China should contain the following information: the applicant's name, position and current income; Chinese full name, address, telephone number and fax number of the employer. 15. Original copies of all vocational and professional certificates (such as vocational qualification certificates) related to working in Canada. 16. If you work in Quebec, you need to submit a valid Quebec Admission Notice (CAQ). Note: Please refer to the list of specific materials required for http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/china/index.html to apply for other types of visas.

For details of the Canadian visa application fee, please refer to the website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp.

Good luck and have a nice trip to Canada:)