North AmericaVisa RequiredUpdated 2026-10-22

Canada Visa

Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

Key Facts

Fee

from ¥2,120

Processing

20–45 working days

Validity

usually to passport expiry (up to 10 years)

Stay

up to 6 months per entry

Entries

Multiple entry

Canada Visa Documents · At a GlanceChecklist

Bottom line: for a Canada visa the core is passport + photo + application form + financial proof + employment/identity proof — the rest is situational.

① PassportValid 6+ months, ≥2 blank pages

② Passport photo ×2Taken within 6 months, 35×45mm

③ Application formComplete online, print & sign

④ ID / household registerBoth sides + full copy

⑤ Financial proof6-month bank statements, ≥RMB 30–50k balance

⑥ Employment/identity proofEmployment certificate + business licence

By your status

Employed: + business licence, 6-month salary statements

Freelancer: + asset proof, income source statement

Student: + enrolment certificate, birth certificate (minors)

Retired: + pension certificate, pension statements

Itinerary & insurance (most countries)

Round-trip flight reservation (refundable), hotel booking covering the whole trip, detailed itinerary, and travel insurance (mandatory in some countries, ≥€30,000 cover).

Canada specific notes

📍 Handled by VFS Global; submit at a centre (biometrics may be required).
📋 Apply in advance: don't book non-refundable flights/hotels before approval.
Simplified channel available with a valid US visa; biometrics (fingerprints) required.

The above is a general framework (updated 2026-10-22). Requirements change yearly — for exact balance amounts, which documents need translation/notarisation, and current policy, ask an advisor for the exact list

Where to Apply

Applications are handled by VFS Global. Submit at a visa application centre in your consular district; biometrics (fingerprints) may be required.

Key Documents

Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
Recent passport photo meeting consulate specs
Bank statements showing stable income (6 months)
Employment certificate / student or retirement proof
Round-trip flight + hotel booking / itinerary

Important Notes

Fully online with biometrics (fingerprints) required.
Final approval rests with the destination country's consulate.

Final visa approval is decided by Canada's consulate. Information is for reference and should be confirmed against the current official requirements before applying.