Visas and Immigration
Visitor (Temporary Resident) Visas
Citizens of Korea do not need a visitor visa to travel to Canada as tourists. Permission to enter Canada is obtained at the Port of Entry from an immigration officer. If admitted, the officer may permit you to remain in Canada up to six months without additional documentation or medical examination.
If you have a criminal conviction or a communicable disease, you may not be admissible to Canada. If you are not sure about your admissibility, please contact the Immigration section in person during our regular reception hours or send a fax to (82-2) 3783-6114.
You are not permitted to study or work in Canada without the necessary immigration authorization. The exception is for any course of study that does not last longer than six (6) months.
(See Study Permits and Work Permits)
Visitors to Canada must be able to show the immigration officer at the Port of Entry that they can financially support themselves during their stay and that they have the resources to return home at the end of their visit.
Minor children travelling to Canada with one, but not both parents, must carry with them the written permission of the absent parent. Minor children travelling to Canada with friends or relatives, but neither parent, must carry with them the written permission of both parents.
A transit visa is required for travel through Canada to another country by those persons who need a temporary resident visa and whose flight will stop in Canada for less than 48 hours. To obtain a transit visa, in addition to the regular TRV requirements (but no processing fee required), you must provide specific evidence of your travel arrangements from your transportation company or travel agent.
If you are a citizen of a country other than Korea, you may require a visitor visa in order to enter Canada. Please see Visitor Services(www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html) to find out if you need a visa before entering Canada.
Instructions for Temporary Resident Visa Applicants
(December 29, 2005)
NOTE : ALL DOCUMENTS NOT ORIGINALLY PREPARED IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A TRANSLATION.
Steps to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa
Step 1. Download an application kit from:
- Canadian Embassy website http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/world/embassies/korea/imm-forms-en.asp
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada website www.cic.gc.ca
Step 2. Gather all required documents.
- All required documents should be issued within 1 month of applying for a Temporary Resident Visa.
Step 3. Submit your application:
- Use drop box in the reception area of the Embassy or by mail.
- Incomplete applications may result in refusal.
- The application form (IMM5257) should be filled out carefully and signed by the applicant. If an applicant has knowingly submitted false information, the application will be refused.
- Original documents submitted with the application will not be returned. It will be kept in your file.
- Please fill out the application form and a courier slip with all available phone numbers and address of applicant.
Processing Times
The majority of our TRV applications take between 3 to 10 days to be processed. For detailed information on the length of time it takes to finalize a TRV application please go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/13-temp-visitors.asp
How to receive your Temporary Resident Visa
Your passport and visa will be sent to you by collect courier. A courier slip should be submitted with the application. If your application is refused, the passport will be returned with a refusal letter by courier as well.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS. THE CHECKLIST SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF APPLICATION.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
You have to submit your original valid passport for yourself and all accompanying dependants with your application for a temporary resident visa. Two (2) passport size photos of yourself and all accompanying dependants Completed and signed application form (complete in English or French). Please include a phone number and mailing address in Korea. Original payment receipt of processing fee: Please refer to information regarding visa processing fees on our web site. A detailed itinerary, including dates and locations. A letter of invitation, if applicable. Proof of funds available to support yourself and dependants during your visit. Proof of immigration status in your country of residence. Employment letter or proof of enrolment if a student. Courier Service Slip.
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