How can I come to Canada as a visitor, worker or student?
We have created an online tool called Come to Canada. It will help you figure out whether you can come to Canada as an immigrant, visitor, worker or student.
This tool guides you through some questions and based on your responses and your situation, it then gives you:
- a list of options and
- step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
This tool will help you understand the requirements for immigrating to, visiting, studying in or working in Canada. If you are eligible as a visitor, worker or student you can apply online through this tool. You will also have the option to complete a paper application.
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