Iranians Visisting Canada

Iranians Visiting Canada

Iranians Visiting Canada needs to apply and receive a temporary resident visa(TRV) before they are allowed to enter the country. Temporary resident visas, study permits, and work permits are issued to Iranians through the Embassy of Canada to Turkey located in Ankara, Turkey. Applications forms can be obtained from us or downloaded from Immmigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Canada(IRCC) website. Applicants may choose to submit their applications in person, by regular mail or by courier.

It is recommended that applications be submitted at least three months prior to the departure date. Upon approval, applicants must report to a visa office to present their original passport and any supporting documentation. Although a temporary resident visa may be granted, it does not guarantee entry into Canada; Iranians visiting Canada must still satisfy a visa officer’s inquiries regarding eligibility at the port of entry.

Street Address: Cinnah Caddesi No. 58, Çankaya 06690, Ankara, Turkey
Telephone: 90 (312) 409-2700
Fax: 90 (312) 409-2712
Email: ANKRA-Consular@international.gc.ca
www.turkey.gc.ca

Visa Eligibility

Those travelling from Iran to Canada need to meet certain eligibility prerequisites before applying for a temporary resident visa, which includes the following:

  • Assure a visa officer that they will depart from Canada after their appointed stay
  • Show proof of financial means to support themselves and any family members during their stay in Canada, and for their return to Iran
  • Agree not to work or study in Canada without proper authorization
    Satisfy a visa officer that they do not pose a security risk to Canada
  • Have no criminal background (applicant may need to present a Police Clearance Certificate)
  • Show evidence of good health (applicant may need to complete a medical exam)
  • Provide all documents required by the visa officer

Required Documentation

Along with the completed visa application form, Iranians visiting Canada must also provide the following:

  • A valid passport: good quality photocopies (minimum 300 dpi) from your current and previous passports for the last 5 years, including
    • all pages with visas
    • all pages with stamps
    • all pages with your biographical data (name, date of birth, passport number), including your photo
  • Two passport-size photos with the applicant’s full name and birth date printed on the back
  • Financial records, such as pay stubs or bank statements, as proof of sufficient funds to support a stay in Canada and return to Iran
  • Their biometrics profile (photo and fingerprints, if you’re applying for the first time). Below are the fees charged by the government, and you will need to give your biometrics after receiving the instruction from the visa office to a designated place in Turkey in person. 
    • Individual applicant: CAD $85
    • Families applying at the same time: maximum total fee of CAD $170
    • Groups of 3 or more performing artists and their staff who apply for work permits at the same time: maximum total fee of $CAD 255
  • Work and Study Permits
  • In order for Iranians visiting Canada to be eligible to work or study in the country, they must hold a work permit or study permit respectively. However, in certain cases, these permits are not required. For instance, if the visitor in question plans to study for a period of less than six months, a permit will not be needed. Certain classes of workers such as clergy, foreign government officers, military personnel, and other specific exceptions do not need a work permit.

Important Considerations

  • Each accompanying family member will require his or her own application form; however, the applications may be submitted together and processed under one payment receipt for the total fee amount
  • If a medical examination is required, up to an additional four weeks may be affixed to the application processing time
  • If this is your first visit to Canada,  you will have to submit your biometrics to the designated place in Turkey. 
  • Processing fees, which are non-refundable, can be paid in Iranian Rials at a Tejarat Bank (the original receipt of payment must be included with the visa application)

As of December 1, 2011, parents and grandparents from Iran can visit their relatives in Canada using the Super Visa. This visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for up to two years. Visitors can make multiple trips during this period without applying for a new entry visa each time. For more information, see the Super Visa.

Canrely can help you with the TRV application. If you prefer to talk to the native speaker of Farsi from Iran, please contact our staff at info@canrelyus.com