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Canada

In general
For entering the country a valid international passport is required.

A visa is required by all except the following nations:

  • Citizens of the USA with a valid ID card
  • Permanent residents of Canada with proof of status (Permanent Resident Card, Record of Landing, Returning Resident Permit or a Refugee Travel Document issued by the Government of Canada to refugees who have been resettled in Canada)
  • Persons entering from St Pierre & Miquelon or the USA who are legal permanent residents of the USA and hold a US alien registration card (Green Card)
  • Citizens of France who are residents of and entering from St Pierre & Miquelon
  • Nationals who are residents of and entering from Greenland


A visa is required by all except the following nations for a period not exceeding three months:

  • EU nations (with the exception of the UK, British Subjects or British Protected Persons as well as Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary) and Switzerland
  • Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Brunei, Costa Rica, Hong Kong (China), Island, Israel (blue passports only), Japan, Korea (south), Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Papua-New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadine, Solomon, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Swaziland, USA and Vatican city



Validity
Varies depending on the visa type and the applicant's nationality.


Visa application
In order to apply for a visa for Canada one has to submit the following documents:

  • A valid international passport and a photocopy of the passport
  • A recent passport photo
  • One application form
  • Visa fee in cash or by post order
  • A return ticket or tickets for your onward journey
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay
  • An invitation letter when paying a visit to someone
  • Reservation for a hotel or at a tourist agency (together with a receipt)



Please note

Children: The official German ID card for children (with no passport photo up to 10 years old and with an attached photo for children up to 16) is a sufficient document for entering the country.

Residence permit: One should contact the Canadian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, as authorization is normally required prior to arrival. A preliminary residence permit is needed for a working permission. Students, or people who want a temporary job will need special permission.