Do I need a visa to go to Canada now?

Canada has opened an online visa application channel, which does not need to go through the complicated steps of written application, and it is all realized on the computer. As long as you have a scanner or a high-definition digital camera (for scanning or photographing all application materials and documents), a clear electronic photo of yourself, and an international credit card to pay the visa application fee (the fee will be calculated in Canadian dollars), you can safely use the online application channel.

Depending on the complexity of the specific visa and the diversity of personal information, the description of the specific visa process may be lengthy. Here I outline the general steps. If you need more detailed help and information about one of the steps, you can ask. Privacy protection, you can use Baidu to know private letters.

(1) Determine the type of visa to apply for.

Under normal circumstances, such as visiting relatives or traveling for a short time, you need to apply for an ordinary travel visa:

cic.gc.ca/english/visit/tourist.asp

(2) Fill in CIC official questionnaire of Canadian Immigration Bureau and get the list code.

When you are ready to start, please fill in the first form, the questionnaire I mentioned, here:

cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

When finished, the system will display a list which is very important. It will clearly write down all the documents and materials you need to submit. In addition, this list will have a serial number. Please save this serial number and use it later. CIC refers to this list number as the list code. This serial number is as follows: QK0 1234564789.

(3) Log in to MyCIC account (this step is very complicated but important, please see it clearly. If you are unclear and uncertain, you must make it clear first, and don't operate casually by feeling. )

& gt& gt Visit this webpage: cic.gc.ca/english/my_application/apply_online.asp.

& gt& gt found this question: What did you apply for? Select "Vistor visa" from the drop-down menu and click "Go" to confirm.

& gt& gt In the drop-down menu after the two newly displayed questions, select "Yes" and confirm.

& gt& gt system displays: "Welcome back! It's time to create a MyCIC account. "Click the blue button in the lower right corner to start.

& gt& gt On the newly opened webpage, click the blue button to continue GCKey.

& gt& gt system will automatically go to the GCKey page. Click register new GCKey to complete the GCKey registration.

& gt& gt agree to the terms, fill in the form and register.

& gt& gt Go back to the MyCIC page and log in to MyCIC with your newly registered GCKey account.

Many people will wonder: why did you register GCKey when you registered MyCIC? The latter is actually the function of the Canadian government to manage all government accounts in a unified way for the convenience of everyone. GCKey allows users to log in and use many government network service accounts, including MyCIC. So to put it bluntly, in order to use MyCIC, you need to register GCKey.

(4) Start the formal visa application procedure in MyCIC.

Go back to MyCIC page, click the blue button Continue to GCKey again, log in with the user name and password you just registered, accept MyCIC terms, and enter MyCIC main interface.

& gt& gt On the main interface, you will see a big blue menu bar: What do you want to do today?

& gt& gt Under this blue bar, click the blue button for visitor visa, study and/or work permit.

& gt& gt On the newly opened webpage, you will see a box. Please fill in the list code you obtained before, and then click "Continue" to continue.

(5) Material collection and uploading, electronic signature and payment.

The next step is to fill in the application form, then collect, scan or take digital photos one by one according to the documents and materials shown on the list, input them into the computer and upload them, and finally upload the applicant's ID card photos.

After all uploads are completed, click Continue, and the system will ask the applicant to sign electronically and pay the visa fee by credit card.

About electronic signature: all the places that need the applicant's signature on the application form are left blank. Because it is an online application, the signature link is only carried out on the computer where the payment is completed. Although you don't need a pen and paper to sign an electronic signature, it has the same effect as a pen and paper signature.

About the main application form of the applicant to apply for a temporary residence visa [IMM 5257e]:

This form needs to be opened and filled in with ADOBE PDF READER. When finished, click the VALIDATE button at the bottom of the table to make the table effective. If some places do not conform to the specifications, PDF will not allow effective operation. After making corrections, click the Verify button again to try again. After successful entry into force, a barcode will be generated at the bottom of the form. Save the PDF document of the generated barcode, and then upload it to MyCIC.

(6) Submit the original passport to the nearest visa service center.

After the visa application is approved, the embassy will send you an email informing you to submit the original passport to the nearest Canadian visa service center VAC (Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing or Guangzhou). Remember to print out emails and attachments in emails (if any) and bring them with your passport to VAC.

VAC Chinese official website:

vfsglobal.ca/canada/China

You don't need an appointment. Just line up early when VAC opens in the morning. There are also cases where there is no need to queue during the peak visa period. This VAC is similar to the outlets of banks and China Mobile.

It's your turn, give the printed certificate and passport to the service staff, pay the courier fee, and then you can go home and wait for the visa to be delivered to your door ~

The first time you use this system, there will be some confusion and trouble. Don't be impatient, take your time. It is better to take your time than to make mistakes. If all goes well, it will take a month from the beginning of preparation to getting a visa.