What Are the Types of Canadian Visas and Their Uses?

Canada offers various types of visas, each serving specific purposes:

1. Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa): For tourists, family visits, or short-term business trips. Valid for up to 6 months.

2. Student Visa: For international students enrolled in Canadian educational institutions. Allows part-time work during studies and a post-graduation work permit after completing the program.

3. Work Visa: For individuals with a job offer from a Canadian employer. Includes categories like employer-specific work permits, open work permits, and International Experience Canada (IEC) permits.

4. Permanent Resident Visa: For individuals seeking to settle in Canada permanently. Includes categories like Express Entry (skilled workers), Family Sponsorship, and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

5. Business Visa: For entrepreneurs, investors, or business professionals to explore business opportunities or establish a business in Canada.

6. Super Visa: For parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Allows extended stays of up to 2 years per visit.

7. Refugee or Asylum Visa: For individuals seeking protection from persecution or danger in their home country.

8. Transit Visa: For travelers passing through Canada en route to another destination, required for layovers longer than 24 hours or if mandated by nationality.

9. Startup Visa: For entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas supported by a designated Canadian organization, allowing them to establish their business in Canada.

10. Working Holiday Visa: For youth from participating countries under the IEC program, enabling travel and temporary work in Canada.

11. Temporary Resident Permit (TRP): For individuals otherwise inadmissible to Canada but needing to visit for compelling reasons.

Each visa type has specific eligibility criteria and application processes, tailored to the purpose of travel or stay in Canada.