Basic Travel Requirements for Guinea-Bissauans visiting
Canada
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Canadian Visa.
- An original passport valid for 6 months from the intended arrival entry.
- The passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Minors are required to have their parents or legal guardians sign the application form.
- A valid means of the ID, and letter of consent is required from both parents of minors.
- Three passport-size photographs (5.0 x 75 cm) taken on a white background.
- Travel documentation which includes valid identification.
- A proof of financial capability for the applicants
- Proof of accommodation in Canada.
- A copy of return flight ticket to prove intended return.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to Guinea Bissau.
- A police report showing that the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- A medical insurance which covers the entire duration of your stay..
- A copy of travel itinerary confirming the flight exit and entry dates.
Canada Visa for Guinea-Bissauans
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | 15 days | 180 days |
| Student visa | 3 days | to the duration of study |
| Work visa | 4 days | 3 years |
General Requirements for Canada Visa
- An original passport valid for 6 months from the intended arrival entry.
- The passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Minors are required to have their parents or legal guardians sign the application form.
- A valid means of the ID, and letter of consent is required from both parents of minors.
- Three passport-size photographs (5.0 x 75 cm) taken on a white background.
- Travel documentation which includes valid identification.
- A proof of financial capability for the applicants
- Proof of accommodation in Canada.
- A copy of return flight ticket to prove intended return.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to Guinea Bissau.
- A police report showing that the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- A medical insurance which covers the entire duration of your stay..
- A copy of travel itinerary confirming the flight exit and entry dates.
Canada Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Travellers who intend to visit Canada for tourism or business purposes can do so with a visitor visa.
- The Canadian visitor visa is also known as the tourist visa or Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
- With a visitor visa, travellers are eligible to attend conferences, educational, professional or business events while in Canada.
- Those who intend to visit friends and relatives in Canada should apply for a Canadian visitor visa.
- Canadian tourist visas can be applied on two basis: single entry visa and multiple entry visa.
- The single-entry visa allows travelers to gain entry only once.
- While the multiple-entry visa allows travellers to gain entry multiple times.
- A letter of invitation bearing the address and valid contact details of the host is required.
- If you have been invited by a company, a letter of invitation is necessary. This letter should have all the information on the trip and must be written on the company’s letterhead.
- Notarized copy of the business registration certificate is needed while applying for business purposes.
- A valid ID of the host should be included with other documents to be submitted at the Embassy.
- Holders of this visa cannot study in any institution of learning whether it is a part-time or full-time course.
- Applicants of this visa should note that they cannot take up any forms of employment while in the country.
- The Canadian tourist visa can allow a stay of up to 6 months.
- Canadian tourist visas are of two types: single entry visa and multiple entry visa.
- A letter from the authorities in Guinea Bissau stating that you have a clean criminal record should be provided.
- An evidence to show you have the intention of returning to Guinea Bissau after the duration of your trip is required. It could be documentation to prove employment or ties to your home country.
- You are to provide an international medical certificate too.
- If you intend to bring in your pets, they may require treatment before you can stay in Canada. You are responsible for all costs related to your pet’s quarantine, treatment or disposal.
Canada Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Citizens of Guinea Bissau are eligible to study in Canada with a student visa.
- Before you apply for a student visa, you are expected to have gained admission in any institution of learning in Canada.
- You will also need to apply for a Canadian study permit.
- Your Canadian student permit is renewable, and can be done during the duration of your study.
- Students are allowed to work part-time while studying as long as it does not affect their studies.
- You may also be able to work off-campus, work as a co-op or intern as part of your program too.
- After graduation, holders of this visa can become permanent residents and seek employment.
- You can apply for a Canadian study permit either online or through a paper application obtainable from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
- A police clearance certificate is needed for the student visa to prove you have no criminal record.
- Applicants are to provide certificate of medical fitness.
- You will also be required to provide biometric fingerprints during application.
- A proof of proficiency in the English language is required. This is usually accessed from your TOEFL or IELTS test results.
- A proof of paid tuition is important for this visa type.
- Original transcripts and certificates from previous schools are required.
- If you are on scholarship, you are to provide relevant documents that affirm your scholarship offer.
- An evidence to show you have the intention of returning to your country after your studies is necessary.
- You can apply for an extension to cover the period of your study when your visa expires.
- A proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country should be provided.
- A proof of financial sufficiency that covers the duration of stay must be provided.
- This visa costs C$150.
Canada Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Those seeking employment in Canada have to apply for a work visa.
- Before applying for a work visa, make sure your employment is granted.
- A letter from your employer in Canada is to be presented. The letter should have the address of the company, the position you have been employed and the duration of your visit.
- The letter should be written with the company’s letterhead.
- The employment should be approved by the Canadian government through the Labour Market Impact Analysis Process.
- When working in Canada on a temporary basis, you will need a work permit.
- Applicants will also need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for entry into Canada with a work visa.
- Your Canadian employer who wishes to hire a temporary foreign worker may need to apply for and be granted a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) by ESDC.
- The ESDC will grant a positive LMIA if it is satisfied that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to do the job you’re being offered.
- Work permits may be issued by Canadian immigration officials without the LMIA requirement in a limited number of situations.
- The Temporary Work Permit may be issued for a period of time ranging from a few days to a few years.
- You must have a good command of the English language before applying for this visa.
- A receipt of paid visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.
- A proof of your good health should be provided.
Canada Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
100.00 (CAD)
Student visa
150.00 (CAD)
Work visa
155.00 (CAD)
Canada Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Guinea Bissau
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Canada currently does not maintain an embassy in Guinea Bissau. Citizens of Guinea Bissau are advised to use the Canadian Embassy in Senegal for their applications.
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