Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting
Canada
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Canadian Visa.
- An original Mauritanian international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date. It must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Minors are required to have their parents or legal guardians sign the application form.
- Their original birth certificate and a letter of consent from both parents are also needed. A valid means of the ID of both parents is also important.
- Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.
- Complete travel document.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation in Canada.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to Mauritania.
- A report of good conduct from the Mauritanian police showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Canada Visa for Mauritanians
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa | within 20 weeks | duration of study |
| Visitor Visa | within 20 weeks | 180 |
| Work visa | within 20 weeks | 3 years |
General Requirements for Canada Visa
- An original Mauritanian international passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date. It must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Minors are required to have their parents or legal guardians sign the application form.
- Their original birth certificate and a letter of consent from both parents are also needed. A valid means of the ID of both parents is also important.
- Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.
- Complete travel document.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation in Canada.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to Mauritania.
- A report of good conduct from the Mauritanian police showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Canada Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The student visa is for Mauritanian students who intend to travel to Canada for educational purposes.
- Mauritanian students applying must have been admitted into an institution of learning in the country before being eligible for the student visa.
- The Canadian study permit serves as a Canadian student visa for the duration of their stay.
- Once you have a Canadian study permit, you can apply to renew it from within Canada if you decide to continue your studies.
- You can work part-time while studying on campus as long as it does not affect your studies.
- You may also be able to work off-campus, work as a co-op or intern as part of your program, stay in Canada as a permanent resident or seek employment after graduation.
- 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 copy of your criminal record in the form of a police clearance certificate is needed for the student visa.
- Applicants are to provide proof of medical fitness.
- You will also be required to provide biometric fingerprints during application.
- Proof of proficiency in the English language is required. This is usually accessed from your TOEFL or IELTS test results.
- Proof of paid tuition is important for this visa type.
- Original transcripts and certificates from previous schools are required.
- If on scholarship, you are to provide relevant documents that affirm your scholarship offer.
- Documents showing home ties, providing proof that you have the incentive of returning to your country after your studies are necessary.
- If your visa expires before the end of your study, you are free to apply for an extension to cover the period of your study.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country should be provided.
- Travellers must undergo a medical checkup and ensure that they are in good health before travelling to the country.
- Proof of financial sufficiency that covers the duration of stay must be provided.
- This Canadian tourist visa is charged $150.
Canada Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Canadian visitor visa is also known as the tourist visa or Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
- The visa allows Mauritanian travellers to visit Canada for a range of purposes from tourism, visitation, and business.
- It also allows you to attend conferences, educational, professional or business events whilst in the country with this visa type.
- For citizens of Mauritania who intend visiting friends and relatives in the country, can apply for this visa.
- If you plan to stay with a host in Canada, you’ll need to present a letter of invitation bearing the address and valid contact details of the host.
- For business purposes, a letter of invitation from the inviting company is necessary. This letter should contain details of 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 is also required while applying for this visa.
- Bearers of this visa cannot enrol for any part-time or full-time courses.
- Applicants of this visa should note that they cannot take up any forms of employment whilst 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 Mauritania stating that you have a clean criminal record should be provided.
- Evidence of employment and family ties which shows you have the intention of returning to Mauritania after the duration of your trip.
- It is necessary for travellers to do a medical checkup and ensure they are in good health before applying for this visa.
- This visa costs C$100 and is usually processed between 2 weeks to 4 months.
Canada Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The work visa is for travellers visiting Canada to take up paid employment in the country.
- Before a Mauritanian applicant can be eligible for this visa, he or she must have been employed by a company in Canada.
- You would be required to provide a letter from your employer in Canada. The letter should have the address of the company, the position you have been employed and the duration of your visit.
- The letter should also be written on the company’s letterhead.
- The job offer you have been given must be approved by the Canadian government through the Labour Market Impact Analysis Process.
- In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, you will require a work permit.
- You will 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.
- Receipt of paid visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.
- Proof of good health conditions should be provided.
- The Canadian work visa costs C$150.
Canada Visa Fees
Student visa
150.00 (USD)
Visitor Visa
100.00 (USD)
Work visa
150.00 (CAD)
Canada Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Mauritania
Nouakchott
Al Khayma city center, 10 Mamadou Konaté street, 3rd floor, Nouakchott, Mauritania
nouakchott@international.gc.ca
(+222) 529 26 97 (+222) 529 26 98