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Business Visa for Canada
Do you need to travel to Canada for business purposes? If so, you are able to apply
for a Canada business visa i.e. an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) that you
apply for online through a
simple form. The eTA is usually valid for a period of
five years (or until your passport expires) and you can use it for multiple business
trips throughout that time, without the need to re-apply for each trip. This makes
doing business in Canada much simpler, knowing that your eTA covers you for this
long amount of time.
Who can apply for a business visa for Canada?
To visit Canada for business purposes you should not be entering the Canadian labour market and your
main place of business cannot be in Canada. Business trips that are to build relationships or are
planned to help to grow your business are considered to deem you to be a business visitor to Canada.
Doing business in Canada
There are a number of reasons you may need a visa for business purposes in Canada, including to buy
goods or services, attending business meetings or even a training event that is taking place
somewhere in Canada. When you apply for eTA you will be asked a set of questions through the online
form that will determine whether your situation
fits the requirements
of travelling with an eTA.
Perhaps your UK based business has operations in Canada that you need to visit, either as a one-off
trip or on a regular basis. Getting a
business travel visa for Canada
will ensure that you have the
correct level of authorisation to enter the country for these purposes.
How to apply for Canadian business visa etc
To
apply for your Canada business visa, simply complete the online form, providing your personal
details, passport details and answer the set of eligibility questions. You will then receive a
response (usually within minutes but sometimes longer) via email to advise whether you have been
approved. If your application is approved then your passport will be electronically updated with the
information, which border security will check when you enter Canada.
Investment in Canada
If you are thinking about making an investment in Canada, then this also is considered to be
business purposes for which you can travel with the use of an eTA.
You can see our FAQs page if you have any questions about the process of applying for eTA.