Frequently Asked Questions

Visiting

Entry requirements

• Do I need to apply for a temporary resident visa?
• Where can I find an application for a temporary resident visa
• Where can I apply for a temporary resident visa?

Travel 

• What is there to see and do when I visit Canada?
• What is my money worth in Canadian dollars?
• What is the weather like in Canada?

Customs and borders 

• What can I bring into Canada when I visit?
• Does it cost anything to bring plants or pets with me into Canada?

Tax refunds 

• I plan to visit Canada. Can I get a tax refund on items I purchase? 

Studying

Entry requirements 

• I want to study in Canada as a foreign student. How do I apply for a study permit?
• Are there scholarships or grants available for foreign students studying in Canada?
• I am planning to study in Canada. What do I need to know before arriving?

Taxes 

• I am a foreign student who works in Canada. Do I have to pay Canadian income tax?
• Do I qualify for a tax refund on items I purchase while studying in Canada?

Customs and borders

• What can I bring into Canada when I visit?
• Does it cost anything to bring plants or pets with me into Canada? 

Working Temporarily

Information for temporary workers and employers 

• How do I apply for a permit to work temporarily in Canada?
• I’ll be working temporarily in Canada. What do my employer and I need to do before I arrive?
• I am already legally in Canada and want to extend my stay. What do I need to do?

Customs and borders 

• What can I bring into Canada when I visit?
• Does it cost anything to bring plants or pets with me into Canada?

Taxes

• I am a not a resident of Canada, but I am receiving income from a Canadian source. Do I have to pay Canadian income tax?
• Do I qualify for a tax refund on items I purchase while working temporarily in Canada? 

Immigrating

Entry requirements 

• I am thinking of immigrating to Canada. What do I need to know?
• Where can I get an application form?
• What is the status of my application?

Sponsorship and international adoption 

• How can family members residing in Canada help their relatives immigrate to Canada?
• I am considering adopting a child from another country. What do I need to know?

Preparing to live in Canada 

• I am immigrating to Canada. What do I need to know before arriving?

Customs and borders 

• I am bringing my personal belongings with me to Canada. What do I need to know?
• Can I bring my pet with me when I immigrate to Canada?

Newcomers

Adapting to Life in Canada

• Where can I find information about living in Canada and adapting to Canadian life?

Language Training 

• Where can I take English or French language courses?

Citizenship  

• How do I become a Canadian citizen?

Travelling inside and outside Canada  

• What documents do I need to travel outside of Canada?

Refugees 

Refugee eligibility

• I am not in Canada. Will Canada accept me for immigration as a refugee?