Tourist
If you would like to explore Canada for a day, month or longer and you do not intend on working in Canada, then you would be classified as a tourist.
General Requirements:
- Itinerary for duration of stay
- Employment abroad
- Residency abroad
- Health insurance abroad
- Proof of funds
What you need depends on:
- The type of travel document you will travel with;
- The country that issued your travel document;
- Your nationality;
- How you will travel to Canada.
Filing Process (No visa required):
Upon entry at a port of entry or an airport. A CBSA officer will determine how long you can stay, typically up to six months.
Filing Process (Visa required):
Depending on your country of citizenship, you may need a Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport. You can apply online or on paper. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed and/or denied from boarding your flight to Canada.