It depends on the passport nationality. Some UK residents need an eTA, while many visa-required nationalities need a Canada Visitor Visa / Temporary Resident Visa. UK residence by itself does not remove the need for a Canadian visa.

A Visitor Visa is a visa sticker placed in the passport for visa-required travellers. An eTA is an electronic travel authorisation linked to the passport for visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada. You usually need one or the other, not both.

We can support Canada Tourist Visa applications for holidays, sightseeing trips, city breaks, national park visits, family or friend visits, short event travel, cruise-related travel involving a Canadian port, and transit through Canada where a visa or eTA may be required based on your nationality and travel route.

You may be able to visit Canada for short business activities such as attending business meetings, board meetings, client meetings, conferences, conventions, exhibitions or trade fairs. You may also be allowed to buy Canadian goods or services for an overseas business, take orders for a foreign company, receive training from a Canadian parent company or supplier, or provide limited after-sales service if it is part of an existing warranty or sales agreement.

You may need a work permit if your activity involves working for a Canadian company, taking a Canadian role, providing hands-on services to Canadian clients, doing paid work in Canada, staying for more than 6 months for business activity, or carrying out duties that look like local employment rather than a temporary business visit.

If you are a visa-exempt traveller such as a British citizen, you may be able to travel with an eTA for short business visitor activities, such as meetings, conferences or events. You must not enter the Canadian labour market or carry out work that requires a work permit.

Common documents include passport, UK immigration status evidence, travel itinerary, proof of funds, employment or business evidence, invitation letter, accommodation details, travel history and any supporting documents relevant to the purpose of visit.

The official Visitor Visa fee starts from CAD $100 per person. Biometrics may cost CAD $85 per person if required. Other costs may include translation, courier, medical exam or police certificate if requested.

Processing times change and depend on application volumes, completeness, verification checks and whether biometrics or further information are needed. Applicants should check the latest IRCC processing time tool before travel planning.

Visitors are normally allowed to stay for up to 6 months per visit unless the border officer gives a different period. A visa or eTA does not guarantee a full 6-month stay or entry.

Yes. A business visitor is usually attending short business activities and does not enter the Canadian labour market. A work permit may be needed if the person will work, provide services, take employment or carry out hands-on duties in Canada.

Yes, many travellers can attend conferences, conventions, events and trade fairs as business visitors. The applicant should carry event registration, invitation details, employer letter and proof of funds.

Many applicants aged 14 to 79 need to provide biometrics after submitting the application, unless exempt. Biometrics should be completed within the deadline stated in the instruction letter.

Yes, most Canada Visitor Visa applications are submitted online through the Canadian government’s IRCC portal or secure account. Paper applications are accepted only in specific limited situations.

Families can apply together, but each applicant must meet the requirements and provide their own supporting information. A family fee or biometrics cap may apply in certain situations.

Children must meet the same entry requirements as adults based on nationality. If a child travels alone or with one parent, additional documents such as consent letters or custody evidence may be required.

Yes. A Visitor Visa may be used to visit family or friends in Canada. A host invitation letter and relationship evidence can help explain the purpose of visit.

No. A Visitor Visa or eTA is for temporary visits. It does not normally allow employment in Canada. If you intend to work, you may need a work permit.

Short courses may be possible in limited circumstances, but longer study normally needs a study permit. You should check the correct route before travelling.

Some visitors may apply to extend their stay from inside Canada before their current status expires. This is a separate application and does not guarantee approval.

The refusal letter should be reviewed carefully. A fresh application may be possible if the reasons can be addressed with stronger evidence and a clearer explanation.

Many travellers transiting through Canada by air need either an eTA or a transit visa, depending on nationality. Check requirements before booking a connecting flight.

It is usually safer not to book non-refundable travel until the visa position is clear. If flight details are needed for the application, a provisional itinerary may be used where appropriate.

We can support your application by checking the correct route, preparing a tailored document checklist, reviewing forms, drafting a cover letter and guiding you through submission and next steps.

Apply as early as possible, especially during peak travel periods or if biometrics, passport submission or additional checks may be required. Processing times can change quickly.