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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER CANADA

U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country for a stay up to 3 months. A valid U.S. Passport or Green Card is required.

Click here for a list of countries that require a visa to enter canada.
Click here for a list of countries that do not require a visa to enter Canada.



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REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER CANADA

Tourist Visa

  • Submit your valid Passport
  • 1 Application Form, fully completed and signed
  • 2 Recent passport-type photographs
  • Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
  • Proof of funds available to support your self and dependants during your stay and enable you to leave Canada, such as a bank statement, pay stubs or proof of employment or proof of travelers checks
  • Proof of status in USA. (Original I-94; Student form I-20; etc.)
  • Copy of Airline Tickets or Travel Agency Itinerary
  • Non-refunable Processing fee
  • Note: Citizens and residents of certain countries require additional formalities which may require a personal consulate interview and/or add 2-4 weeks to the processing period.

Business Visa

  • Submit your valid Passport
  • 1 Application Form, fully completed and signed
  • 2 Recent passport-type photographs
  • Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
  • Proof of funds available to support your self and dependants during your stay and enable you to leave Canada, such as a bank statement, pay stubs or proof of employment or proof of travelers checks
  • Proof of valid status in USA. (Original I-94; etc.)
  • Copy of Airline Tickets or Travel Agency Itinerary
  • Non-refunable Processing fee
  • Corporate letter of Financial Responsibility:

    The letter must state all of the following:
  • The purpose of the visit
  • The nature of the duties to be performed
  • The name and address of the corporate host in Canada
  • Guarantee of the applicants full financial expenses while in Canada and return transportation.
  • Note: Citizens and residents of certain countries require additional formalities which may require a personal consulate interview and/or add 2-4 weeks to the processing period.
Processing Instructions

Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:

TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
641 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1435
New York, NY 10022

Your application will be hand carried to the Consulate Office, and is usually processed in 5 business days.

Fees

  • TDS Service Fee:     
    $60.00 per visa

  • Consular Fee: 
  • $ 75.00 Per Visa Single Entry (non-refundable fee)
    $150.00 Per Visa Multiple Entries (non-refundable fee)           
             
  • Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS handling fee per visa, plus Consular Fee per visa, plus return Shipping Fee.

Return Postage
Continental USA Only -
$23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
$26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
$39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
$39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)
Visa Notes
  • The above visa requirements apply to the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC.
  • Citizens and residents of certain countries require additional formalities which may require a personal consulate interview and/or add 2-4 weeks to the processing period.


Print Visa Application Form

INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 07/2008



 
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