Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

• Check if you need a visa or eTA on the official IRCC website
• Ensure you meet basic requirements (valid passport, good health, no criminal record, etc.)

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

• Valid passport
• Proof of funds
• Travel itinerary
• Letter of invitation (if applicable)
• Proof of ties to your home country
• Photographs meeting specifications

Step 3: Create a GCKey Account

• Visit the official IRCC website
• Create a GCKey account for online application

Step 4: Complete the Online Application

• Log into your account
• Fill out the application form accurately

Step 5: Pay the Visa Fee

• Pay the fee online using a credit or debit card

Step 6: Upload Supporting Documents

• Scan and upload all required documents

Step 7: Submit Your Application

• Review all information for accuracy
• Submit your completed application

Step 8: Biometrics

• If required, schedule and attend a biometrics appointment

Step 9: Attend an Interview (if required)

• Some applicants may be called for an interview

Step 10: Wait for Processing

• Processing times vary; check the IRCC website for current estimates

Step 11: Passport Request

• If approved, you’ll be asked to submit your passport for visa stamping

Visa Fees (as of 2024):

• Temporary Resident Visa (Single Entry): CAD 100
• Temporary Resident Visa (Multiple Entry): CAD 100
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): CAD 7

Note: Fees are per applicant, including dependents. There’s an additional biometrics fee of CAD 85 per person, or a maximum of CAD 170 per family