Canada Visit Visa

Dubai is a global hub of logistics, financial services, tourism, and various other forms of trade & commerce. People of more than a hundred nationalities have made Dubai their home, literally transforming the city into the “capital of the world.” And since it is such a popular destination, getting a visa for any country from Dubai is a fairly easy affair.

Are you looking to apply for a visit visa to Canada from Dubai? Don’t worry, the process is fairly simple and the approval rates are quite high. Let’s take a look at the process below and the related formalities.

Who are eligible to apply for Canada visit visa from Dubai?

Have family and friends in Canada whom you would like to visit? Or, planning a trip to Canada with your family? Then, you would need to have a Canada visit visa. If you are planning to visit Canada for business purposes or any meeting/conference, then a business visa would be more suitable for you.

Documentation process for Canada visit visa

• The documentation requirements to apply for Canada visit visa are fairly simple, yet comprehensive. To apply for Canada visit visa from Dubai, the required documents are:
• UAE Residence Visa – You must have a UAE residence visa that has at least 3-month validity.
• Valid Passport – Your original passport has to be submitted when you would be applying for the Canada visit visa from Dubai. this passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months. Also, ensure that there are at least 2 blank pages in your passport.
• NOC from the Employer – If you are doing a job in Dubai, then you would need to obtain a NOC from your employer for the visit to Canada. This letter needs to be addressed to the Canadian Embassy. This letter should contain critical information like the salary paid to you, your official designation, your date of joining the job, and the reason for your upcoming visit to Canada.
• You might be a self-employed individual in Dubai. In that case, you would need to submit a copy of your valid trade license. You would also need to declare your monthly income in a self-introduction letter. Your business partners and/or investors would also need to submit their passport details.
• Invitation Letter – You would need to present this letter to the Canadian Embassy, should they ask for it. This letter must have been sent by your friends or relatives staying in Canada. If you plan to go to Canada on a business visa, then you compulsorily need to present this letter.

Other documents that you need to submit are:

• Last 6 months’ bank statement
• 3 recent passport-size photographs
• Confirmed return ticket and hotel booking details
• Cover letter, stating your financial and personal details, reason & duration of your Canada visit, travel schedule, and assurance of your return to Dubai.
• With these documents in place, visit the Canadian consulate in Dubai to complete the application formalities.

For UAE Residence Visa

• You must have a UAE residence visa that has at least 3-month validity.