Different visa types in Canada require different materials, such as:

1. Work Permit Visa

1. Complete the "Work Permit" Application Form” (IMM1295). If the applicant’s spouse and/or children plan to travel with the applicant, they must use the correct application form to completely fill in their respective application information.

2. The "Dependents Form and Education and Employment Details Form" completed by the applicant must be filled out in Chinese, English or Chinese and French.

3. Applicants need to submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken within the last six months, with a pure white or light-colored background. The photo frame size is 35mm x 45mm. The person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) are written in pinyin on the back of each photo.

4. My valid passport. Passports must contain at least one blank page except the last page and be valid for at least six months.

5. A copy of the applicant’s Chinese ID card (front and back).

6. Two sticky stickers with the applicant’s current address written in Chinese (no envelope required).

7. If a third party helps the applicant prepare this application, the "Agent Information Form" (IMM5476E) must also be filled out.

8. Notarized certificate of no criminal record.

9. A copy of the employment contract signed by the applicant and the Canadian employer, or an original job opportunity letter detailing future job responsibilities and employment period.

10. The labor market opinion provided by the Canadian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, or provide documentation stating that the opinion is exempted, or the opinion is being applied for, or provide documentation stating that this occupation allows labor market opinion and Apply for a work permit at the same time.

11. If the labor market opinion provided by the Canadian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development indicates that membership qualifications of a certain professional society are required, proof of such qualifications must be provided.

12. The original leave approval letter issued by the current employer in China must contain the following information: the applicant’s name, position and current income; the employer’s full name, address, telephone number and fax in Chinese.

13. Original copies of all occupational and professional certificates related to work in Canada (such as professional qualification certificates).

14. If you work in Quebec, you must submit a valid Quebec Acceptance Letter (CAQ).

2. Visa to visit relatives and friends

1. Complete the "Temporary Resident Visit Visa Application Form" (IMM5257). Each applicant and each accompanying child must complete and sign their respective application forms. Accompanying children aged 18 and above must complete and sign their own application forms. Application forms for those under 18 must be signed by their parent or guardian.

2. The applicant and each accompanying family member aged 18 or above must complete the "Family Information Form" (IMM5645) in Chinese, English or Chinese and French.

3. If applicable, the applicant and each accompanying family member aged 18 or above must complete the "Education and Employment Details Form" in Chinese, English or Chinese and French.

4. The applicant and each accompanying family member must submit two identical color or black-and-white photos taken within the last six months, with a pure white or light-colored background. The photo frame size is 35mm x 45mm. The person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) are written in pinyin on the back of each photo.

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

6. A copy of the applicant’s Chinese ID card (front and back).

7. Two sticky stickers with the applicant’s current address written in Chinese (no envelope required).

8. If someone else handles the visa application on your behalf, you must fill in the "Agent Information Form" (IMM5476E).

9. Applicants under the age of 18 must have a "Parental Consent Letter" issued by their unaccompanied parent/parents agreeing to their travel. This letter should include information such as the applicant's travel date and his/her parents' contact information. .

10. If you are employed, use the original letter of leave approval signed by the employer on company letterhead and include the following information: applicant’s name, position, income, date of employment, written in Chinese Employer's full name, address, telephone number and fax.

11. If retired, a retirement certificate stating the applicant’s pension is required.

12. If the applicant is a student and travels during non-school holidays, an original letter from the school confirming his/her enrollment and good performance and approving his/her absence from school is required.

13. Fund certification materials. Show the original bank documents recorded in the past few months (such as deposit certificates, passbooks, etc.), and proof of assets in China (such as original real estate certificates, original vehicle registration certificates, etc.).

3. Business visa

1. The basic materials are the same as those required for “Visiting Relatives and Friends”.

2. Invitation letter.

If engaging in inter-company business activities, it must be issued by the party with whom the applicant has direct business dealings, rather than from a third party who only assists in arranging business meetings. The invitation letter must include the full name and position of the inviter, company address, telephone number and fax; The names of all members of the group and their respective positions and the full names of their respective employers; the reason for the invitation, including details of the business or trade to be conducted; the expected duration of the visit and detailed itinerary; and a statement stating the responsibility for payment of all expenses related to the trip.

3. If you are participating in a trade exhibition or other business meeting, you must provide a letter from the meeting organizer confirming that the applicant has registered.

4. Use the original leave approval letter on company letterhead and signed by the employer, and include the following information: purpose of travel; applicant’s name, position, income, date of employment; written in Chinese Employer's full name, address, telephone number and fax; statement stating responsibility for payment of all expenses related to the trip.

5. For personal business activities such as investment, please see the relevant websites for specific material requirements.

Application Instructions

1. Chinese citizens holding any type of passport to enter or transit Canada must apply for a visa (except Hong Kong SAR passport holders).

2. The Canadian Visa Application Center accepts all types of temporary resident visa applications (including work permit visas, study permit visas) and permanent resident return travel document applications. The Visa Center website covers important content such as the visa application process and other relevant information. Applicants are advised to read it carefully before submitting their application.

3. All immigration applications must be processed directly at the Canadian Embassy/Consulate.

4. The visa application fee is paid in cash in RMB. The visa application fee is non-refundable regardless of whether a visa is issued.

Legal basis:

Article 2 of the "Administrative Measures for the Issuance of Ordinary Passports and Entry-Exit Passes of the People's Republic of China" applies to citizens' submission to the public security organs for entry-exit management agencies Apply for an ordinary passport and entry-exit pass. Article 3 The exit and entry management agencies of the public security organs shall refer to international technical standards and gradually promote the issuance of ordinary passports containing electronic chips (hereinafter referred to as electronic ordinary passports) to improve the anti-counterfeiting performance of passports. The electronic chip stores the registration item information of the ordinary passport and the facial portrait and fingerprint information of the holder.

Article 4 A citizen who applies for an ordinary passport shall apply in person to the exit and entry administration agency of the public security bureau of the local people’s government at or above the county level where his/her household registration is located, and submit the following true and valid materials:

(1) A recent bareheaded photo and the completed "Application Form for Chinese Citizens to Go Abroad for Private Purposes" (hereinafter referred to as the application form);

(2) Resident ID card and household register and their copies During the period of obtaining, renewing or re-issuing the resident identity card, you can submit the temporary resident identity card and household registration book and copies;

(3) Citizens under the age of 16 should be provided by their guardians Accompany them and submit the consent issued by their guardian to leave the country, the guardian’s resident ID card or household registration book, passport and copy;

(4) National staff should submit the document to their work unit in accordance with relevant regulations Or a certificate of consent to leave the country issued by the superior authority in accordance with the personnel management authority;

(5) The exit and entry management agency of the public security organ of the provincial local people's government reports to the exit and entry management agency of the Ministry of Public Security for approval and requires submission of other materials. When active military personnel apply for an ordinary passport, after completing the approval procedures in accordance with the administrative authority, they shall submit the application in person to the exit and entry management agency of the public security organ of the local people's government at or above the county level where the army is stationed.