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More
than 34 million people visit Canada every year. The
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires all
visitors, except those exempt by regulation.
Visitor
visa applicant must demonstrate to the visa officer
that
- They
have significant family ties and economic establishment
to their country of origin
- They
have sufficient means of support while their stay
in Canada
- There
is no risk that they will overstay their visit to
Canada
- Must
be healthy and might require a medical examination
- May
require letter of invitation
After
arriving, a visitor may change the conditions of his/her
visit or extend the stay. This is possible in special
cases and must be done before the visitor's status
as a temporary resident expires.
Canada
does not pay for hospital or medical services for
visitors. Visitors should ensure they have health
insurance to pay their medical costs before they leave
for Canada.
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