Is there a difference between a group visa and an individual visa in Canada?

There are differences between group visas and individual visas in Canada. The specific differences are as follows:

First, processing time.

Group visa: 1-2 weeks, visa is easy to pass, and group visa is easier to control than individual visa, so the pass rate is higher and the processing time is shorter.

Personal visa: 20-30 days, the peak season will exceed 30 days, visa processing is difficult, and Canada's visa refusal rate is high.

Second, freedom.

Group sign: follow the tour group, join and leave the group, you can't leave the country alone, you need to leave the country with the team, which is different from group travel and you will encounter trouble.

Sign: You can enter and leave the country freely without joining a group, with less binding force.

Extended data

Maximum visa time

While enjoying the convenience of Canadian long-term visas, China citizens need to pay special attention to some regulations in order to ensure smooth entry and travel.

The validity period of a visa can be up to 10 years, but it cannot exceed the validity period of a passport. If the passport is valid for a short period, it is best to apply for a visa after getting a new passport.

Because there is no photo information of the applicant, if the old passport is invalid but the visa is still valid, you need to apply for a new visa, that is, move the old visa to the new passport. This is different from American visas, which allow old and new passports to be used together.

This reciprocal arrangement is only applicable to short-term visitors whose stay does not exceed 180 days. Studying or working in Canada is not included in this visa arrangement.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Canada Tourist Visa Processing Guide