Basic Travel Requirements for Senegaleses visiting
Canada
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Canadian Visa.
- Completed and signed the Canadian Visa application form.
- An original and copy of your Senegalese passport.
- The passport will need to be valid for at least six months beyond your date of return and have at least two blank pages.
- Two colour photographs that are recently taken within the last three months on a white background is required.
- Proof of visa application processing fee is required.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the trip such as three months bank statements, payslips and proof of investments.
- If you are not paying for the trip you will need a letter from the person or institution sponsoring your trip and additional documents such as a copy of their passport and a bank statement proving they have sufficient funds.
- Proof of ties to Senegal such as employment letter, proof of businesses or assets.
- Copy of provisional flight booking and travel itinerary (i.e. accommodation reservations).
- You may need to provide a medical history or proof of good health.
- Previous passports showing travel history.
- Minors (under 18) travelling alone will need a letter of authorization signed by both parents or legal guardians.
- For minors travelling with one parent, a letter of authorization from the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian is required.
- Applicants should take note that paper photographs are not required if you need to supply biometrics.
Canada Visa for Senegaleses
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 business days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 business days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 business days | more than 90 days |
General Requirements for Canada Visa
- Completed and signed the Canadian Visa application form.
- An original and copy of your Senegalese passport.
- The passport will need to be valid for at least six months beyond your date of return and have at least two blank pages.
- Two colour photographs that are recently taken within the last three months on a white background is required.
- Proof of visa application processing fee is required.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the trip such as three months bank statements, payslips and proof of investments.
- If you are not paying for the trip you will need a letter from the person or institution sponsoring your trip and additional documents such as a copy of their passport and a bank statement proving they have sufficient funds.
- Proof of ties to Senegal such as employment letter, proof of businesses or assets.
- Copy of provisional flight booking and travel itinerary (i.e. accommodation reservations).
- You may need to provide a medical history or proof of good health.
- Previous passports showing travel history.
- Minors (under 18) travelling alone will need a letter of authorization signed by both parents or legal guardians.
- For minors travelling with one parent, a letter of authorization from the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian is required.
- Applicants should take note that paper photographs are not required if you need to supply biometrics.
Canada Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Tourist visa is issued to foreigners travelling to Canada for tourism purposes such as recreation, relaxation or holidays.
- Canada Tourist Visa Application Form completely filled and signed by the applicant.
- Bank or other financial statements to prove you have enough funds for the trip to Canada.
- A travel itinerary if you have already booked air tickets or just a description of what you plan to do once in Canada.
- A Canada visa letter of invitation from the applicant’s family or friends if the applicant is visiting them.
- Proof of the relationship if you are visiting your family.
- The immigration statuses of your family or friends by submitting a copy of their Canadian residence permit.
- Bank statements or other financial statements of your friends or family in Canada.
- A Declaration Letter from you to the Government of Canada where you explain why they should give you a Tourist visa.
- Proof that your stay in Canada is temporary and that you will return to your home country once your visit is over, such as a lease, and property deed.
- Proof that you do not plan to work or study in Canada.
- Court documents that prove you have a clean criminal history.
- All the documents that you have that are in another language other than English or French should be translated.
Canada Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A Canadian student visa is issued to foreigners visiting Canada for the purpose of studying in any Educational institute in Canada.
- A passport with validity that extends to cover the intended stay in Canada is required.
- Proof of Acceptance by a Designated Learning Institution by providing the acceptance letter from the university/institute you are planning to attend.
- Proof that you would have enough funds to pay our tuition fees as well as take care of living expended.
- The Canadian Immigration deems a student would require at least Canadian $10,000 for every year of your stay.
- Apart from the above two, the student would also have to prove that he/she has enough funds for a return fare as well.
- Two passport-sized photographs, neutral facial expression, plain background as well as no headgear (unless for religious purposes).
- The size of the passport image should be at least 35 mm x 45 mm and be recent (not older than 6 months).
- Canadian Immigration requires international students from Senegal to undergo a compulsory Immigration Medical Examination from empanelled doctors.
- The panel physician will perform a complete medical exam and may refer you for chest x-rays and laboratory tests.
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of English Language Proficiency Exam Scores such as TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, or IELTS.
- The applicant is required to submit an essay stating the purpose of the trip to Canada and why the applicant has chosen a particular institution.
- The non-refundable visa application fee for Canada is CAD $150.
- Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools the applicant attended is required.
- Applicants are required to depart from Canada upon completion of the course of study.
- Letters from the court and police in your country to prove you have a clean criminal record
- A Declaration Letter from you to the Government of Canada where you explain why they should give you a visa and study permit.
- You must submit a letter of explanation saying why you want to study in Canada and guaranteeing that you accept and understand your responsibilities as a student in Canada.
- If a minor is going to Canada to study and need a custodian that is not a parent of the minor, then you also need to submit a Custodian Declaration Form which states who the custodian of the child is and must be signed by the parents or legal guardians of the child.
- If your family members (spouse or common-law partner and minor children) are also accompanying you, you must also have the application forms ready for them and apply together as a family.
- All the documents must be translated into English or French and you must have certifications and proof that the translation is correct.
Canada Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A Canadian business visa is issued to foreigners travelling for business purposes such as signing business contracts, engaging in trade fairs and attending business meetings or conferences.
- Applicants are required to submit receipt showing proof of paid Canada visa fees.
- Proof of financial means by submitting bank statements for the last 6 months.
- Proof you will return to your home country once the Canadian visa expires.
- Applicants are required to provide valid identity card and Senegal residence permit if the applicant is not a citizen of Senegal.
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of a valid medical exam result showing that the applicant has no illness or disease that is contagious.
- A copy of the confirmed travel itinerary is required.
- An invitation letter from the company you are visiting from the Company, workshop, conference, or trade show organizers in Canada is required.
- The invitation letter must clearly state the nature of the business to be carried out in Canada.
- Registration documents of the company you work for.
- 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.
- A Declaration Letter from you to the Government of Canada where you explain why they should give you a visa.
- 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.
Canada Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (CAD)
Business visa
100.00 (CAD)
Student visa
150.00 (CAD)
Canada Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Senegal
Dakar
Rue Galliéni x Brière de l’Isle P.O. Box 3373 Dakar Senegal
www.dfaitmaeci.gov.ca/dakar/
dakar@dfaitmaecci.gcca
(+221) 889 47 00