Visa Requirement

Also See:

Non-Citizen Visas

	Canada
	Tourist and Business Visa Requirements

Travel notes:

	Us passport must be signed, valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2-3 blank visa pages not amendment pages in passport. If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with obtaining new passport, passport renewal or add additional pages for a valid US passport.
	Application forms may be duplicated on plain paper but must be clear copies with original signature.
	Please note this visa requirements are for US citizens only. If you are not a US citizen please contact our office at (914) 592-2760.
	Citizens from USA and non US citizens who do not require a visa to Canada should check with the Consulate General of Canada’s website. www.cic.gc.ca for further instructions based on occupation whether you should carry an introduction letter from your company/and or an invitation from the Canadian based company to Canada when you travel. The consulate advises business travelers may need business visas or work permits based on occupation. All business travelers going to Canada for business meetings should carry a letter of intention from the US and or the Canadian company to present at customs upon arrival.

Entry requirements:

Tourist/Business visa is required for over 90 days stay.

Tourist and Business Visa requirements:

Please note the following changes to the entry requiements:

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

	Valid, signed US passport (6 months validity).
	One Visa Application Form completed and signed.
	Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3 or higher to view the form.
	Two 2x2 passport type photograph. Please note photos do not meet the following specifications will not be accepted:
	Black & white or color taken within last six months, must be clear ,white or light background, passport size and quality. Digital photos must not be altered in any way. Eyes must be clearly visible if wearing glasses. Sunglasses are not acceptable. False hairpieces or cosmetic devices are acceptable if they do not disguise the natural appearance. The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed. For further information see the website at www.canadianembassy.org.
	Flight itinerary or proof of travel.
	Visa Order Form.
	Original proof of U.S. status.
	If travel is for tourism. Most recent bank statement and letter of employment.
	Hotel confirmation is required.
	If travel is for business please include a business letter of responsibility, and bank statment. Click for Sample business letter.
	For business letter please note the following:
	This letter must be on your company letterhead. This letter must be sign by someone other than the applicant.
	For bermuda Nationals/Residents: Original work permit or proof of permission to reside in Bermuda.

Health Requirements:

Vaccinations are NOT required unless travel is from or through an infected area.

Fees and processing time:

	Consular fee and processing time: (consular fees may change)
	Single entry 75.00 money order only
	Multiple entry 150.00 money order only
	Company check, money order or credit card payment for Consular fees should be payable to Just-In Document Service, Inc. including return shipping fee. For Just-In Document Service, Inc. service fee please refer to our pricing page or call us (914) 592-2760.

Shipping fees:

	Add $17 for weekday ($27.75 for Saturday) to the service fee for overnight return of your passport OR include a prepaid FEDEX airbill. Please note A $5.00 fee will be added if airbill for overnight services is not included.
	Use Federal Express, Airborne, UPS, or DHL Priority overnight for delivery by 10:30 AM to ship all your passport application materials to:
	Just In Document Service, Inc. 5 West Main Street, Suite 201 Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 592-2760