丰万加拿大移民顾问

To visit Canada, you must:

• have a valid travel document, such as a passport,
• be in good health,
• convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country,
• convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit, and
• have enough money for your stay. (The amount of money you will need can vary. it depends on things like how long you will stay, and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives.)

You may also need a:

• temporary resident (visitor) visa, depending on your citizenship (see Find out if you need a visa),
• medical exam and
• letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.

You are a business visitor if you plan to visit Canada temporarily to:

• look for ways to grow your business,
• invest or
• advance your business relationships.

If you are a business visitor and you need a visa to visit Canada, you must apply for a temporary resident visa, just like any other visitor to Canada. There is no separate application for business visitors.

As a business visitor, you must show that:

• you plan to stay for less than six months,
• you do not plan to enter the Canadian labour market,
• your main place of business, and source of income and profits, is outside Canada,
• you have documents that support your application and
• you meet Canada's basic entry requirements, because you
  • have a valid travel document, such as a passport,
  • have enough money for your stay and to return home,
  • plan to leave Canada at the end of your visit and
  • are not a criminal, security or health risk to Canadians.

Cross-border business can include:

• buying Canadian goods or services for a foreign business or government,
• taking orders for goods or services,
• going to meetings, conferences, conventions or trade fairs,
• giving after-sales service (managing, not doing hands-on labour),
• being trained by a Canadian parent company that you work for outside Canada,
• training employees of a Canadian branch of a foreign company or
• being trained by a Canadian company that has sold you equipment or services.

Under the North American Free Trade Agreement, a U.S. or Mexican national may also take part in other activities, such as research, marketing and general services. For more information, see the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada website.

If you plan to stay longer than six months or plan to work in Canada, you may be considered a temporary worker and have to apply for a work permit.

If you need a temporary resident visa, you must send certain documents when you apply:

• a letter of invitation from your potential business partner in Canada and
• 24-hour contact details for that person.

You may also need identification cards or proof you have a job. For more information, check the website of the Canadian visa office that serves the country or region where you live.