Frequently asked questions:
Visiting Canada

Temporary Resident Visas

• Czech Republic visitors
• Mexican visitors

Business Visitors

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Temporary Resident Visas

1. What is the difference between a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa?
2. Do I need a visa if I am travelling through Canada without stopping or visiting?
3. How do I help a family member or a friend apply to visit Canada?
4. How do I get help if my application is refused?
5. If I get sick or have an accident while I am visiting Canada, will the Government of Canada pay for my medical treatment?
6. Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada?

Czech Republic visitors

Effective 12:01 a.m. EDT July 14, 2009 (6:01 a.m. CET local time in the Czech Republic), all Czech nationals will need a Temporary Resident Visa to travel to Canada. Learn more.

1. Why is Canada imposing a visa on the Czech Republic?
2. My flight to Canada is leaving tomorrow, do I need a visa?
3. I am a Czech citizen living in the Czech Republic and want to travel to Canada, what do I need to do?
4. If I live in the Czech Republic, why can’t I apply to the Embassy of Canada in Prague?
5. I am a Czech citizen living outside of the Czech Republic and want to travel to Canada, what do I need to do?
6. Under what circumstances will travel be considered ‘urgent’?
7. Will I need to have an interview?
8. Will I need to have a medical exam in order to get a visa?
9. How long will it take for me to get a visa once I apply?
10. I already have my ticket to Canada. Do I now need to get a visa?
11. I am a Czech citizen and possess a multiple-entry visa that is still valid. Can I use that visa to travel to Canada?
12. How much does a visa cost?
13. I am a Czech citizen currently in Canada as a visitor. I want to extend my stay, what do I need to do?
14. If I want to work or study in Canada, do I also need a Temporary Resident Visa?
15. I am a Czech citizen and I recently received a letter from the Canadian Embassy confirming the issuance of my work permit or study permit but I have not yet arrived in Canada. Do I need a visa?
16. Is the visa requirement temporary?
17. By imposing a visa, isn’t Canada denying refugee protection to those who need it?
18. I am a tour operator who has clients with reservations to travel to Canada. Can I do anything?
19. I am a Czech citizen with US residency (Green Card). Do I need a visa to visit Canada or can I use my Green Card?
20. I frequently travel to Canada. Will I need to apply for a visa each time?

Mexican visitors

Effective 12:01 a.m. EDT July 14, 2009 (11:01 p.m. CDT Mexico City local time on July 13, 2009), all Mexican nationals will need a visa to travel to Canada. Learn more.

1. Why is Canada imposing a visa on Mexico?
2. My flight to Canada is leaving tomorrow, do I need a visa?
3. I am a Mexican citizen living in Mexico and want to travel to Canada, what do I need to do?
4. I am a Mexican citizen living outside of Mexico and want to travel to Canada, what do I need to do?
5. I need to travel to Canada on an urgent basis, what do I need to do?
6. Under what circumstances will travel be considered ‘urgent’?
7. Will I need an interview?
8. Will I need to have a medical exam in order to get a visa?
9. How long will it take for me to get a visa once I apply?
10. I already have my ticket to Canada. Do I now need to get a visa?
11. I frequently travel to Canada. Will I need to apply for a visa each time?
12. How much does a visa cost?
13. I am a seasonal agricultural worker, how does this change affect me?
14. I am a Mexican citizen currently in Canada as a visitor. I want to extend my stay, what do I need to do?
15. If I want to work or study in Canada, do I also need a Temporary Resident Visa?
16. I am a Mexican citizen and I recently received a letter from the Canadian Embassy confirming the issuance of my work permit or study permit but I have not yet arrived in Canada. Do I need a visa?
17. Is the visa requirement temporary?
18. By imposing a visa, isn’t Canada denying refugee protection to those who need it?
19. I am a tour operator who has clients with reservations to travel to Canada. Can I do anything?
20. I am a Mexican citizen with US residency (Green Card). Do I need a visa to visit Canada or can I use my Green Card?

Business Visitors

1. What is a business visitor?
2. Does a business visitor need a special visa to enter Canada?
3. If I am a business visitor, can I work in Canada?
4. Do I need a work permit as a business visitor?
5. Does Canada plan to remove the visa requirements for visitors from China and India?
6. If I am from a country where I do not need a temporary resident visa to enter Canada, what, if any, documents should I bring?
7. What can happen if I do not have all the documents for the border officer?
8. Can I renew my visa?
9. I already have a multiple-entry temporary resident visa because I was visiting a relative in Canada last year. Can I use the same visa to travel to Canada on a business trip?
10. I have a temporary resident visa that I used for a recent business visit to Canada. Do I need another visa for my holidays in Canada?
11. Who do I contact if I have any questions about the temporary resident visa?
12. Do I have to submit my passport with my application for a temporary resident visa?
13. If my temporary resident visa is valid until a certain date, does it mean that I must leave Canada by that date?