Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting
Canada
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Canadian Visa.
- A passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
- A signed visa application form should be completely filled by applicants.
- Angolan passport should have two blank visa pages for visa stamp.
- Two recent passport photos taken against a white background.
- Receipt showing that the applicant has paid the visa application fee.
- Applicants should note that visa fee will not be refunded, even if the application is not accepted.
- Proof of enough funds for the whole duration of stay in Canada.
- Applicants are required to provide valid identification cards as proof of legal residence status in Angola.
- A letter of invitation from relatives or friends in Canada.
- Travel itinerary showing exit and entry date are required.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is required.
- A photocopy of previous Angolan passports or previous Canada visas. This is applicable to applicants who were Angolan citizens before and have obtained foreign citizenship.
- If the applicant has obtained Canadian visas before and want to apply for with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Canadian visa, the applicant should present the photocopy of the previous passport’s data page, as well as the previous Canada visa page. If the name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, the applicant must provide an official document of the name change.
Canada Visa for Angolans
Facts about Canada
Canada is a country in the northern part of North America. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies the Arctic Ocean. It also covers 9.98 million square kilometers (3.85 million square mile area making it the second-largest country by total area. Ottawa is Canada’s capital city while its largest metropolitan cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Canada is a parliamentary and constitutional democracy, the Elizabeth ll serves as its queen while a prime minister is the chair of the Cabinet and head of government.
The Canadian economy is the tenth-largest in the world. It has a mixed economy system. Canada is a net exporter of energy having 13th percent of the global oil reserve which makes it the third-largest share after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.
Types of Canada Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 1 to 6 weeks | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 8 to 30 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 8 to 30 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Canada Visa
- A passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
- A signed visa application form should be completely filled by applicants.
- Angolan passport should have two blank visa pages for visa stamp.
- Two recent passport photos taken against a white background.
- Receipt showing that the applicant has paid the visa application fee.
- Applicants should note that visa fee will not be refunded, even if the application is not accepted.
- Proof of enough funds for the whole duration of stay in Canada.
- Applicants are required to provide valid identification cards as proof of legal residence status in Angola.
- A letter of invitation from relatives or friends in Canada.
- Travel itinerary showing exit and entry date are required.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is required.
- A photocopy of previous Angolan passports or previous Canada visas. This is applicable to applicants who were Angolan citizens before and have obtained foreign citizenship.
- If the applicant has obtained Canadian visas before and want to apply for with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Canadian visa, the applicant should present the photocopy of the previous passport’s data page, as well as the previous Canada visa page. If the name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, the applicant must provide an official document of the name change.
Canada Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Canadian business visa allows those who want to go to Canada with the purposes of doing business with a Canadian company to enter the country and engage in activities such as attending meetings, participating in conferences or workshops, signing agreements, etc.
- Applicants must have a business in Angola or be an employee of a business registered in Angola to obtain a business visa.
- Applicant must have an income from a place of work in Angola.
- Proof that the applicant is developing a business relationship with a company in Canada or that applicant has been invited for a meeting, conference, or workshop.
- Complete travel itinerary showing exit and entry dates.
- A letter of invitation from the company in Canada stating the kind of business to conducted and the duration of the visit.
- A letter from your employer stating your job title, salary, and reason why you are visiting Canada.
- Registration documents from the Canadian company which has invited you to Canada.
- All documents must be in English or in French and if they have been translated, you must provide a certification that the translation is correct.
- Applicants will have to wait from 1 to 6 weeks for the Business Visa to be processed.
Canada Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Canada tourist visa allows the foreigners to go to Canada for purposes such as tourism or holidays in Canada and visiting of friend or family.
- Canada Tourist Visa Application Form that is completely filled and signed.
- Two recent passport photo taken within at least three months displaying a neutral expression.
- Bank or other financial statements to prove the applicant has enough funds for the trip to Canada.
- A travel itinerary showing details of what applicant plans to do in Canada, entry and exit date.
- A letter of invitation from family or friends in Canada clearly stating the relationship with the applicant, purpose, and duration of the trip to Canada.
- All the documents provided in another language other than English or French should be translated.
- The Canada visitor visa processing time ranges from 8 to 30 days.
- Return travel ticket showing proof that applicant stay in Canada is temporary and will return to the home country once the visit is over.
- Holders of tourist visa must not work or study in Canada.
- The application fee for a tourist visa is CAD$100.
Canada Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A Canada Student Visa allows applicants to start their studies in Canada.
- Valid acceptance letter from Canadian Learning Institution explaining the program and degree applicant will obtain, amount of tuition fee applicant must pay and the finishing dates of the program is required.
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old to apply as a student visa applicant.
- Parents of the applicant under 18 years must apply on their behalf.
- Applicant must have a clean criminal history and submit court documents to prove it.
- Prove that stay in Canada is temporary and that applicant will return to the home country once the studies are over is required by providing return travel tickets.
- Letters from the court and police in Angola to prove that the applicant has a clean criminal record.
- Medical examinations results showing that the applicant has no contagious disease.
- Education status through a resume or diplomas.
- Proof of sufficient funds showing that applicant can cover the expenses of studying in Canada (tuition and living costs) by providing bank statement of the 6 months, the letter from a person or institution giving you money or proof scholarship.
- Applicant must submit a letter of explanation explaining the purpose of study in Canada and guaranteeing acceptance responsibilities as a student in Canada.
- Minors going to Canada to study needs a custodian that is not a parent of the minor, and submit a Custodian Declaration Form which states who the custodian of the child is.
- The Declaration form must be signed by the parents or legal guardians of the child.
- All the documents must be translated into English or French.
- Applicant must have enough funds to cover tuition fee and living costs of CAD$10,000.
- The applicant can apply for visa extension for an additional 90 days if the program is yet to be completed before the expiration of the visa. Visa extension can only be done once.
- Applicant must provide proof that the program has been completed by submitting the notification of graduation from schools such as an email, a letter, a copy of degree, diploma, or certificate.
Canada Visa Fees
Business visa
100.00 (CAD)
Tourist visa
100.00 (CAD)
Student visa
125.00 (CAD)
Canada Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Angola
Luanda
113 Rua Rei Katyavala C.P. 3350 Luanda Angola.
consul.can@angonet.org
(+244) (222) 448 366 377