Business visitors: Arriving

When you arrive in Canada, you will be greeted by an officer of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA is responsible for protecting the borders and points of entry to Canada. The CBSA officer will ask you the purpose of your visit and confirm that you meet the requirements for admission to Canada. This is standard for anyone entering Canada, whether you have a temporary resident visa or not.

You should have all relevant documents on hand to present to the officer when you arrive. These documents include, but are not limited to:

• a valid passport or travel document that will be valid until the end of your stay
• if applicable, a temporary resident visa
• letters of support from your parent company and a letter of invitation from the Canadian host business
• a copy of any contracts or bills to support your visit
• 24-hour contact details of your business host in Canada and
• proof that you have enough money for both your stay in Canada and your return home.

You will not be allowed into Canada if you give false or incomplete information, or if you do not satisfy the officer that you are eligible for entry into Canada. You will also have to satisfy the officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay in Canada.

You can find more information about the CBSA in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

Related Links

• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)