As an immigrant country, Canada is also the most difficult to apply for a visa in the world. In this regard, many people will wonder how to apply for a transit visa in Canada. What are the ways to handle it quickly? Next, Xiaobian has prepared some related content for everyone. Come and have a look! Temporary resident visit (visitor) visa

Since March 9, 215, China and Canada have issued corresponding visas for citizens who go to the other country to engage in business, tourism and family visits, with a stay of no more than 18 days each time and a validity period of up to 1 years, but not exceeding the validity period of passports.

1) Preparation materials

A. Applicants need to prepare complete application materials according to the checklist for applying for temporary resident visit visa documents. All Chinese documents must be accompanied by English or French translations, and some important application materials are as follows.

B. fill in the complete application form for temporary resident visit visa.

C. Fill in the family information form in Chinese, English or French.

D. Each valid passport must contain at least one blank page except the last page, and the passport must be valid for at least six months before the trip.

e. capital and work certificate.

note: the visa center strongly recommends that applicants use a laser printer to print the application form, and print it on white, good quality and smooth paper.

2) Submit the application and pay the fee

You can choose the way to submit the application according to your personal situation. If you submit it in person, you can choose the nearest Canadian visa application center.

a. online application

if you choose to apply online, you must make an electronic copy of the document with a scanner or camera and pay the fee with a valid credit card. Determine whether you meet the requirements and apply online. The online application service fee is RMB 149.5.

B. Individuals personally submit

their passports, photos, completed and signed forms, the documents listed in the list and the corresponding fees to the Canadian Visa Application Center

("CVAC") to submit applications. CVAC will charge necessary service fees. When you come to CVAC to submit your application, you will pay the service fee in cash. RMB 186.9 service fee per applicant.

note: if you submit documents at the visa application center, you should fill in the service agreement before submitting the visa application.

C. Submit the application by post

You can mail the application materials to the visa application center. When submitting the application by post, you should pay according to the payment guide for mailing the application and check the remittance bank information. Each applicant is required to pay a service fee of 186.9 yuan. If you need to return the application materials by express delivery, you need to pay an additional 43.4 yuan. CVAC will send an application acceptance email within two working days after receiving the submitted mailing application, and inform the application inquiry number.

D. Biometric information

If you need to provide biometric information, you need to pay a fee of 425 yuan, which includes the service fee of the visa center, but does not include other services.

3) Wait for the visa processing

Reply for the first time after two weeks from the date of application, during which you can click to inquire about the application processing status.

4) getting a passport

how to get or return the application materials after the Canadian visa officer has processed your application.

a. If you choose to collect the returned materials in person or entrust others, you will receive an email telling you how to collect the returned materials when you come to CVAC.

B. if you choose to return the materials by mail or postage paid, CVAC will return them to you by courier after receiving them from the Canadian visa office. Transit visa

Transit visa is applicable to applicants who need to go to a third country through Canada and come from non-visa-free countries, and the flight stay in Canada should not exceed 48 hours. Passengers transiting from Canada to the United States may not need a visa. For details, please refer to China Visa-free Transit Program (CTP) or Transit Visa-free Program (TWOV).

visa processing flow

the procedures for processing transit visas are the same as those for visitors, and complete application materials can be prepared according to the transit visa part in the checklist for applying for temporary residents' visit visas. All Chinese documents must be accompanied by English or French translations, and some important application materials are as follows.

1) The applicant and each accompanying family member aged 18 or above should complete the education and employment details form in Chinese, English or French.

2) a copy of the air ticket and/or travel itinerary.

3) a valid visa for the final destination country.

4) an invitation letter issued by the inviter of the destination country or a plan that can explain the purpose of your visit. Electronic Travel Permit (ETA)

Electronic Travel Permit (ETA) is a new entry requirement introduced by Canada (IRCC). According to the requirements of eTA, except American citizens and other travelers who are specifically exempted from this requirement, all citizens from visa-free countries/regions entering Canada need to apply for ETA before flying into Canada. This requirement will be enforced on March 15, 216, when relevant travelers without eTA will not be able to fly to Canada.