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Immigration (non-Canadians)
Q: Who is responsible for the entry of non-Canadians into Canada?
A: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is responsible
for all matters relating to the entry of non-Canadians into Canada,
including persons seeking to enter Canada as an immigrant, visitor,
refugee, student or worker. Consult the Citizenship
and Immigration Web site.
Q:
Do all non-Canadians require a visa to enter Canada as a visitor or
for business purposes?
A: No. Canada has exempted the citizens of some countries
from the visa requirement. Check before leaving your country of nationality
whether you will need a visa to enter Canada.
Q:
Are there visa officers at all Canadian offices overseas?
A: Canadian visa officers are located at visa
offices overseas. At offices without visa officers, arrangements
are made to forward visa applications to the nearest office with a visa
officer.
Q:
How much time does it take to obtain a Canadian visa?
A: The time varies with the type of visa requested.
You should check this with the appropriate office.
