Tourist Visa

The Canada tourist visa application is completed online on the government website, though submitting the required documents requires booking a VFS Global appointment and providing biometric data, after which your passport is forwarded to the consulate in Ankara.

🔹 A detailed list of documents tailored to your travel purpose.
🔹 A simplified application form.
🔹 Review of the submitted information by professionals.
🔹 Phone and online support.
🔹 The highest standard of personal data protection.

A Canadian visa is mandatory for citizens of all countries, including Georgian citizens, except for countries participating in Canada's "Electronic Travel Authorization" program.

To apply, the following steps must be completed:

🔹 Completing the application form.
🔹 Preparing and uploading the required documents.
🔹 Paying the visa fee.
🔹 Providing biometrics at the VFS Global office.
🔹 Sending the passport to the consulate.
🔹 Receiving the visa decision.

The visa decision is made at the Canadian consulate in Ankara. Processing time ranges from 3 months to 1 year.

The Canadian tourist visa is a multiple-entry visa, issued for up to 10 years.

However, it's important to note that with these visas, the length of stay in the country must not exceed 180 days per entry.

• Travel documents
• A valid passport (valid for at least 6 more months)
• Employment documents
• Police clearance certificate
• Financial standing
• Marital/family status
• Photo
• Temporary or permanent accommodation
• Other documents

• Be sure to include all required documentation and information in your application.
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your planned return date.
• Be honest and accurate in your application and avoid providing false information.
• Be prepared to answer additional questions if a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer asks.
• Submit your visa application 1 year before your trip, as there have been cases of a decision being returned after 9 months.
• Old passports are not collected or renewed. It's important to keep the originals. If yours is lost, you can obtain a border-crossing document at the service agency located in Tbilisi at 5A Petre Kavtaradze St. This document only states the date you left Georgia and the date you returned.
• Property ownership documentation can be obtained at the House of Justice, Public Registry department.

There are several reasons for a Canadian tourist visa refusal, though the main factors that most often determine the decision relate to how well the applicant can demonstrate their intent to return to their home country and how well they meet all required financial and documentary requirements.

Insufficient ties to home country: one of the most common reasons for a visa refusal is when the applicant cannot demonstrate sufficient ties to their home country, suggesting they might not return home and could remain in Canada unlawfully.

Insufficient financial resources: the consul must be convinced that the applicant has enough financial means to cover all expenses of travel and their stay in Canada.

Incorrect or insufficient documents: incomplete or incorrectly filled-out documents can lead to a visa refusal. It's important that all requested documents are submitted complete and correct.

Limited travel history: if the applicant lacks sufficient prior travel history demonstrating responsibility and proof of return, the visa may be refused.

It's difficult to predict the likelihood of a specific applicant being granted a visa. However, it's clear that this depends on your social and economic ties in your home country. The more you can show the consul that you are successful in your home country, have a stable income, and future growth potential, the more likely you are to be granted a visa.

The Canadian embassy that serves Georgian citizens is located in Ankara, Turkey. Canada does not have an embassy in Georgia. VFS Global assists with submitting documents and collecting biometric information and is located in Tbilisi at 9 Nikoloz Kipshidze St.

No one else can interfere with the consul's decision on issuing a visa; this decision is final. However, our qualified professionals will do everything possible to prepare your documents properly and in your favor for the consulate, so the consul fully understands your current circumstances and prospects, which increases the likelihood of the visa being granted.

In most cases, documents are reviewed within 3 months of payment and document submission. However, the review period may be extended or shortened depending on specific circumstances.

Canada does not have a green card system like the United States. Instead, Canada has a points-based immigration system for granting permanent residency to foreign nationals. The Express Entry program is one of the main pathways for skilled workers seeking permanent immigration to Canada. The program uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to assess applicants based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and others.