How to apply for a Canadian visa yourself

1. Application Review Form for Temporary Residents' Tourist Visa (IMM5257)

Every applicant needs an application form. /kloc-accompanying children aged 0/8 and above must fill in and sign their own application forms.

2. Family Information Form (IMM5645)

The applicant and each accompanying family member aged 18 and above must fill in this form (in Chinese, English or French).

3. List of tourist visas for temporary residents

All application forms are free. It can be downloaded from the Canadian Embassy in official website or directly from the Canadian Immigration Department in official website (http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/index.asp). Enter the name of the form in the search box in the upper right corner of the page, and then press Enter.

Preparation of application materials

1. photos (the person's name and date of birth are indicated after each photo).

Two identical photos taken in the last 6 months, black and white or color.

Photos must be clear and well-defined, with pure white or light background.

Digital photos cannot be modified in any way.

Face the camera, keep a normal expression, don't frown or smile, and keep your mouth shut.

As long as the applicant's eyes are clearly visible and the frame does not cover any part of his eyes, he can wear glasses with degrees.

Do not wear sunglasses.

As long as it does not affect the original appearance of the applicant, you can wear wigs or other decorations.

As long as the five senses can be fully reflected, the applicant can wear a hat or wrap his head for religious reasons.

2. passport:

Valid passports of the applicant and each accompanying family member. Except the last page, each passport must contain at least one blank page, and the passport must be valid for at least six months before the trip.

3. Copy of ID card:

Copy of the applicant's Chinese identity card, printed on the front and back.

4. Details of education and employment

The applicant and each accompanying family member aged 18 and above should fill in the form, which can be downloaded from the official website.

5. Work certificate:

On-the-job personnel: the original certificate signed by the employer with the company's letterhead, including the following information: the applicant's name, position, income and employment date, the employer's full Chinese name and address, telephone number and fax number.

Students who are studying: if the applicant is a student and travels in a non-school holiday, the original letter issued by the school confirming that he is studying and agreeing that he is absent.

Retirees: You don't need to provide information about your work unit, but you need to provide the original and photocopy of your retirement certificate and the supporting documents of your pension.

6. Proof of funds or deposits:

Original bank documents showing the financial history of the past few months, such as deposit certificates and passbooks; And asset certification documents, such as the original real estate license, the original vehicle registration certificate, etc.

7. Detailed travel route, travel route

8. Proof of all previous travel (including expired passports with travel records)

9. Agent Information Form (if there is a third party to help prepare this application)

Unless otherwise specified, all forms must be filled in English or French, and all Chinese materials must be accompanied by English or French translations (which can be translated by themselves or through translation companies).

pay

Submitted through visa centers or embassies and consulates requires RMB and cash payment. If you apply online, you will pay in Canadian dollars. The single entry fee, like the multiple entry fee, is 100 USD. The payment receipt shall be submitted together with the application documents. If submitted through the visa center, in addition to the visa, you have to pay the forwarding fee, courier fee and other fees.

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1, submitted by the visa center

No need to make an appointment, and the way of submitting materials is flexible. You can hand it in person or find someone to hand it in, and support 24-hour online inquiry, but you have to pay a certain fee; At the same time, you can also submit it by mail, remit money to pay the visa fee and visa center service fee, and mail the relevant documents to the visa center. After approval, the passport and some documents will be sent back to the applicant by courier.

Chinese mainland Canadian Visa Application Center:

Beijing: Floor A 12, Zhonghui Building, Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 1 1 Zip code: 100007.

Shanghai: Floor 2, Guangdong Development Bank Building, No.555 Xujiahui Road, Shanghai Zip Code: 200023

Guangzhou: Room 35 1, 3rd Floor, Urban Construction Building,No. Tiyu West Road 189, Tianhe District, Guangzhou Postal Code: 5 10620.

Chongqing: 33-D, HNA Poly International Center, No.235 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing Postal Code: 4000 10.

All visa application centers submit applications from 8:00 to 15:00 every day from Monday to Friday.

2. Submitted by the Embassy

If you need to make an appointment, you can only submit/collect it in person, and you can't check the progress. No other fees are required except the visa application fee.

Address and opening hours of the visa office of the Canadian Embassy in Beijing:

Beijing Dongzhimenwai Street 19, the office building in the North District of the Canadian Embassy, opposite to the North Gate of the Embassy. From Monday to Thursday (except public holidays) 1 1: 00 to 12: 00, it is open to the public and accepts appointments.

Address and opening hours of the visa office of the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai:

Room 70 1 International Conference Center, Nanjing West Road 1788, Jing 'an District, Shanghai. It is open to the public every Monday to Thursday (except public holidays)10: 45 ~11:45, and is open to the public by appointment.

Only the Canadian Embassy in China and the Shanghai Consulate General can accept applications for temporary residence visas from China citizens. Among them, the Shanghai Consulate General only accepts applications from residents of Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui. The Canadian Embassy in China can accept applications from residents from all over Chinese mainland.

Online application

Application website:

http://www . CIC . GC . ca/English/my _ application/apply _ online . ASP

Process:

1. Choose to apply for a tourist visa

2. Choose to fill in the questionnaire to see if you can apply online. If possible, the applicant will get a personal list code.

3. register GCKey

4. register MyCIC account

If you choose to apply for a tourist visa, you need a personal list code.

6. The application document page will display all the information required by the applicant (you can scan or upload the document through the camera).

7. Check the information, pay (you can pay online with Visa or MasterCard), and submit the application.

Matters needing attention

In order to avoid delay, it is recommended to submit a visa application at least 60 days before the planned trip.

From September 2065438 to September 2003, Canada began to require citizens of some countries to submit biometric information, including fingerprints, when applying for visas. Although China is out of the scope at present, Canadian visa regulations change frequently, so it is best to check the latest regulations at official website Immigration Bureau before applying.

Canadian visa for China applicants is 10 multi-entry tourist visa. If your passport is about to expire, it is recommended to apply for a new one first.

Visa laws and regulations are updated frequently, so it is recommended to check relevant information or consult relevant institutions in official website before applying for a visa.