Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Visiting Canada | Canadian Tourist Visa Application

There are three types of Canadian tourist visa application if you are planning of visiting Canada. These are-
Single-entry visa allows one entry only to Canada within the validity of the visa.

Multiple-entry visa allows unlimited entries to Canada within the validity of the visa.

Transit visa allows for a short stop-over (maximum 48 hours) entry to Canada en route to another country. It can be granted for a single or multiple entries, depending on the applicant’s travel requirements. Example: If your return travel is also through Canada, you should request a transit visa valid for two entries.

Most of the information you need in Canadian tourist visa application (temporary resident visa) may be found here. Application forms may be downloaded here.

You may also want to consider the following tips on tourist visa application based on our experience:

1. Purpose of your visit.
This is what I consider the most crucial part of your application. Why are you visiting Canada? Depending on your purpose, you may be required to submit a letter of invitation

2. Strong Ties to the Philippines. One of the major considerations by a Visa Officer whether to issue you a visa or not is if you will return the Philippines after the period given allowing you to stay in Canada. Considering the present situation in the Philippines and the opportunities in Canada, the Visa Officer may come up with 1,001 reasons why you will not return to the Philippines. If you're unemployed, within the working age bracket, and your purpose in visiting Canada is for instance to have a vacation, that sends a very bad signal.

3. Supporting documents. The Canada Visa Officer will review and make a decision on your application based on the documents you submit. It is important to submit sufficient verifiable documents.

The documents to be provided by the person inviting you to visit Canada varies depending on the purpose of your visit. For you to establish strong ties to the Philippines, proof of assets, employment, business, etc. is needed.

You may file your application direct to Canadian Embassy. Just follow the instructions in the application kit and submit the appropriate documents.

If you want to us to assist you on your tourist visa application, you may email me at aapuntar@go2canada.com for your queries.

UPDATE (Jan 22, 2010): list of Requirements: Filipinos Visiting Canada.

118 comments:

  1. What if im already in the US and want to go to canada for a day or two? Im leaving for the US (Tourist Visa valid til 2011) 1st week of June already and time is too short to apply for a single entry canadian visa in the Phils.

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  2. You may process your application through Canadian Visa Office in the US.

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  3. Anonymous12:53 PM

    good day apol!
    if my family has a pending application (federal skilled worker category) can my husband (being the principal applicant) still apply for a tourist visa? Thanks

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  4. Yes, your husband may still apply and get his temporary resident visa approved. Furthermore, he may also apply for a work permit to work in Canada while his application for PR Visa is still in process.

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  5. Alam na alam mo ang sagot ah, para ka ng consul nya.. karirin mo na lang din kaya ang pag wowork sa embassy? But that would turn everything all around.

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  6. Friendship Lhay, ikaw ba yan? hehe! Nasa Alberta ka pa rin?

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  7. Anonymous1:54 PM

    Hi Apol,

    It's about the question in the temporary resident visa's personal information form " have you ever taken or now taking a caregiver course?" I'm confused should I be honest about having a caregiver course? but I'm worried that it might affect my visit visa application considering that the consul may think that I've plans of finding a caregiver-related jobs there. . .Please give me some advice. Thanks. . .

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  8. If you are planning to apply under live-in caregiver program in the future, you must declare it now. Otherwise, you will have a problem later. That information may not necessarily affect your tourist visa application. Primarily, the basis of evaluation would be the purpose of your visit, strong ties in the Philippines and supporting docs that you will submit.

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  9. Anonymous12:11 AM

    iim am applying for visitor visa, my husband in canada will cover alll my sxpenses he is a canadian, is possible ffor me to apply if i dont have bank account..pls help me

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  10. ^you may email me at aapuntar@go2canada.com

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  11. Anonymous10:07 AM

    hi..i just want to know if you will help me process my application in canada. i already have my employer but it takes a long time to wait. it is my third time submitting my requirements in canadian embassy. The canadian consul will refuse my second application. Is there any way to apply faster in canada especially if i have the employer already?

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  12. We need more information from you if you want us to help you. email me at aapuntar@go2canada.com

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  13. Anonymous9:16 PM

    hi apol,
    i have a canadian boyfriend, and he want me to spend Christmas , or just stay 1 month in canada. but i have no present job now,no assets to submit. so what should i do?

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  14. Anonymous12:59 AM

    hi i have blue passport of germany with three years visa of germany i wana go to canada for one month what i need

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  15. hediet fagieri1:11 AM

    i want to jain with canadan military now iam in germany my original nationalty is afghany i have risie pass of germany iam ready to go any wher of afghanstan with ur force befor i have been working in rpc section with canadan and usa trainer which they teach the militery force

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  16. Anonymous2:30 PM

    hi,i am planning to apply a visitor visa to canada but i dont have a job here in phils.but my friend will take all my expensis.is there a posibilities that i can get a visa?

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  17. Anonymous1:19 PM

    helo apol,

    Gusto ko sana mag ask if my chance ba ako na makalabas for a temporary visitor visa patungo canada?May round trip ticket na ako at my medical insurance tapos friend ko ang mag cover for all my expensis there...Pero wala po kasi ako work dito sa pinas at magkano ba talaga ang kailangan para sa bank account?first time ko kasi mag apply plssss help naman jan!!!!!!

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  18. Anonymous8:48 PM

    sir apol hello po nag tourist po ang mother ko sa canada single entry visa ,ngaun po umuwi sya dito sa phil.dec.25 2009 to attend funeral of her brother, bago po sya lumabas ng canada nag extend po sya ng visa till june 01,2010. makakabalik pa po ba sya ng canada ngaun january 2010,maraming salamat sir were waiting for your answer nalilito po kasi kami baka masayang ang ticket nya once n umalis sya.

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  19. ^Your mom needs to apply for Temporary resident visa to enter Canada again.

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  20. Anonymous1:04 PM

    good day,
    my application for study permit was refused last year. they think that i may not come back. wala namang problema sa documents at funds. bale mom ko yung magpoprovide sana ng tuition fee ko...
    yun lang ang sagot kung bakit na-refuse ang study permit application ko.

    i have a job here in the philippines.
    been working my proof of funds..

    pero ngayon, mag-aapply ako ng tourist visa. still, worried ako baka ma-deny na naman kasi nakapag-take ako ng caregiver course. e isa yun sa mga tanong sa personal information form. baka maka-apekto sa application ko.


    any advice?

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  21. refile mo lang. kapag refused pa rin and you think you really have a case, you can file a petition sa Federal Court in Canada. That is if you're willing to do it. Medyo costly nga lang yun, kasi you will need a Canadian lawyer to represent you.

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  22. Anonymous5:43 PM

    Hi!

    Im a 25 yrp filipino planning to visit canada to accompany my canadian citizen boyfriend in his hometown in sydney, nova scotia for 1 month or less.
    I am working as a supervisor in a fabrication company that caters to oil and gas and is holding thailand non resident visa work permit and a singapore E pass. I have also held an indonesian work pass (kitas) last year during my assignment there. my boyfriend works in the asian region having a 28 day off and 28 day on roster. he has asked me to come with him to visit his family and friends during his next roster.
    I shall be utilizing my vacation leave for this trip.
    Given the circumstances, is there a positive chance for me to obtain a tourist single entry visa?
    Thank you very much

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  23. Very interesting post !
    For US visa interview appointments in Canada, you can refer to http://www.nvarsappointment.com

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  24. Anonymous10:25 AM

    good day...

    tanong ko lang po kung magkano kaya ang dapat nasa savings account ko para sa show money kung mag-aapply ako ng tourist visa sa canada? pero ang magbabayad ng airfare ko ay mama ko na nasa canada na?

    thanks po

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  25. P300k would be fine.

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  26. Anonymous11:20 PM

    hi apol,
    i have a friend in canada and he wants me to visit him for 6th month he will provide all expenses but i dont have asset to submit and no present job do i have a chance to get a visitor visa,

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  27. Anonymous9:40 PM

    Sir Apol,

    I applied for a work permit to canada for food service last december 2008 the process took so long umabot til may 2009 kaya naabutan expiration LMO ko, mid may 2009 result came, my application was refused because of my expired LMO and that a part of it sabi don that I must satisfy the officer that I will leave canada after the contract. Doon sa application ko sa personal information form nilagay ko kasi na graduate ako ng Caregiver course kasi natapos ko ung course, do you think meron kaya effect yun pagsagot ko sa refusal ng application ko.

    This year im planning to apply for a visit visa, meron ako permanent work dito sa pinas i have my relatives in canada my uncle will provide a letter of invitation and im working for my proof of fund.

    Meron kaya epekto ung refusal ng work permit application ko last year if mag-apply ako for tourist visa ngayon? With my case, alin po ang mas ok na length of visit na ilagay ko, less than 6 months na 3-5 mos. or 6mos? Single entry po ba or multiple entry which one is better?

    Diyan sa mga option na yan which one would give me the chance of getting my application for tourist visa be approved?

    Thank you so much

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  28. ^ If I'm not mistaken, we have already discussed this over the phone. Please email me if it's a different case.

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  29. Anonymous2:18 PM

    Hi Sir.
    I have been applied for a temporary resident visa to Canada but i have been refused.Can I apply again if I want too.Gusto ko sana mag patulong sa inyo Sir.Ano po ba yong dapat at kailangan kung gawin para hindi ma refused and how much po ba dapat ang nasa savings account ko para ma approve yong proof of funds.

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  30. Anonymous9:41 PM

    Hi mr. apuntar,
    i was just wondering, i applied for temporary resident visa for single entry last feb 22, 2009 and till today march 09, 2010 i have not received any feedback? in the website it says only 10-15 days. any advice on this? thanks.

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  31. it's normally 15 WORKING days. Good things comes to those who wait ;-)

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  32. Anonymous5:05 PM

    I would like to apply for a tourist visa to Canada. My bf will pay for the trip. I was married , not legally separated, 1 kid, I have no property, no business and no job locally. I am working as a freelancer online selling stuff. I have a bank account but insufficient. My BF can add funds. I would like to know how much is the show money. What should I do to get approved. He will send me an invitation to visit Canada. Can you help me process my application?I'll appreciate your reply.

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  33. Anonymous9:01 PM

    Hi sir,
    my husband and I want to visit Canada. We have Construction business here sa pinas. wejust like to relax and see beautiful places. Is there a chance for us to get a tourist visa to canada?

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  34. Yes we can assist you, but I have to be honest, you have a slim chance of getting visa approved.

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  35. For construction business owner: Yes you have a chance, depending on the supporting documents you will submit. You may also qualify to apply for PR visa, aren't you interested to live and work in Canada?

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  36. Anonymous10:56 AM

    My husband's work permit visa application was denied. I will apply a temporary resident visa to enter Canada. Will it affect my application?

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  37. Anonymous10:53 AM

    Is it possible for me to go directly and get a Canadian visa while visiting New York this May 2010? I'm going to New York and still in the Philippines. Thanks.

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  38. Anonymous5:31 PM

    hello Apo:

    I am a PR holder of canada and will give birth on august. Gusto ko sanang iapply ang husband ko before ako manganak para nmn mkita nia 1st baby nmin. Ano po mga requirements?, kylangan pa ba nia ng show money? employed sia ngaun sa isang company and has a bond of 4years. Is there a possibility that his application be approved?What are the first steps to do po?

    THanks so much!

    -Diane

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  39. Kung sponsorship (family class) ang tinutukoy mo, wala namang show money requirement. 6 months yung processing period.

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  40. Anonymous7:57 PM

    What is the turn-around time for the transit visa application? I'm taking my folks to Alaska with a <24 hour stop at Victoria, BC. They applied at the Canadian Embassy in Makati.
    Thanks in advance for your input.

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  41. Anonymous5:09 PM

    good day Sir:

    Im pregnant right now. My sister's family wanted me to gave birth in Canada. Then they said, if you will be able to apply for tourist visa then they can help me. My question is, is there a guarantee that i may be able to have Canada Tourist Visa?

    thank you Sir..

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  42. Anonymous5:20 PM

    Good day Sir:

    Im pregnant right now. My sister's family wanted me to give birth to Canada. They said if I will be able to apply for Tourist Visa then they can help me. My question Sir is, will it guarantee me to have a Canada Tourist Visa?

    Thank you Sir.

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  43. Anonymous6:37 PM

    sir i wanna ask if may chance b n mbigyan aq ng visa kng student aq d2 s pilipinas

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  44. Anonymous9:18 PM

    hi apol,
    my mom applied for a temporary resident visa last march but was denied.. the officer was not convinced that she would leave Canada and not satisfied that there are sufficient funds available (supporting doc submitted is bank cert with Php800K). she is unemployed eversince and no proof of assets under her name. my brother who is now a canadian citizen will shoulder the expenses. now, i would like to re-apply for my mother's temporary resident visa. I'd like to bundle it with my temporary resident visa application. I have a job, payroll bank account with insufficient funds. Is it possible to do that or we will need to file separate application? what are our chances given that she was previously denied on her first recent application. How much bank account balance should I have if I will need to pay the travel expense for myself & my mom? Appreciate your help. Thanks and God Bless!

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  45. Anonymous10:34 PM

    Good day sir!
    I just want to know how much fee of your service.. my father is planning to visit in canada bcoz my auntie who is PR in canada wants him to accompany her since her husband is threatening her in canada.. but the problem is my father is unemployed ryt now,but he has title under his name and with a bank accnt balance not more than 5ook.. is there a chance he might be approve? tnx!! God bless!

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  46. Anonymous9:38 AM

    hi sir
    i am a live in caregiver in canada.my husband turned down his application,they said in the letter that he will not return back to his country,it also said the he has no funds available to support his trip.Now my employers decided again to sponsor for the second time,is there a chance for my husband to enter canada if we buy a returned ticket for him to be able to show that he will surely go back to the philippines?please help me sir.thnk you

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  47. Anonymous2:30 AM

    hello sir plano namin ng fiancee ko magpakasal dito sa pilipinas pagbalik nya,canadian citizen po sya.. after po ng kasal namin plano po namin apply ako ng visitors visa para madalaw ko po sya sa canada,possible po ba mabigyan ako ng visa? wala po akong work or any assets pero husband ko po mag sponsor sakin.wala po akong plans tumira ng canada dahil may mga anak po ako dito sa pilipinas at ayaw ko po sila iwan ng matagal.kindly advice naman po maraming salamat...

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  48. Anonymous11:03 PM

    Hi Mr. Apol, I work in the government as a permanent employee, I have sufficient funds (300k) to bring and I have letter of invitation from my fiancee. He will sponsor me during my 29 day vacation only..He came over to see me last year and hes inviting me to visit him this time. He has good job in Canada. However, my application was denied on the basis that I have insufficient funds and the one who checked said I have a bad record who stayed in Canada where in fact and in truth I never been to North America particularly Canada. This is my first time. also sir, in same denial letter it says there, I am not a citizen of the Philippines and I dont have a job here (working opportunites). I am intending to re apply again for multiple visa becoz I want to see my fiancee. I have a good job in the Philippines and have no intention not to come back. I am wondering, if what to do on the alleged reasons for denial. Can I re apply again and submit same documents? I intend to apply next week and my intended vacation is next month..Kindly enlighten me on what to do. I already got certification from the DFA and Immigration that i never been to Canada. I have all supporting documents.My vacation is for 2- 3weeks only. Thanks a lot.

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  49. Anonymous10:04 AM

    hello po!i wanna ask i am here in canada as a live in caregiver.i went back to the philippines last nov 2009 to get married when i got back this january in canada i discovered that i am pregnant. i am 8months pregnant now.i wanna ask if there is a possibility that i can request my mom to visit me here so that she could assist even my legal document here is my work permit only.thanks po

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  50. Anonymous10:20 AM

    hi sir apol,, im a 19 year old student here in philippines,, and now im planning to visit canada coz my friend invites me to visit there and he will shoulder the expenses for me.. now,, i would like to ask if i have a chance that my visa will be approved even if i have no sufficient funds? anyway, i dont plan to stay there only to visit.. and how much is really needed for my bank statement for me to be qualified..and what other options i should do so i can really have a visa..thank you.. and hope to hear from u..

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  51. Anonymous11:00 AM

    gud am sir, my husband and I will go to USA next month, October 19, 2010. Since my brother invited us to visit them in Canada, we might as well take the opportunity while we are in the USA. If we send our Canadian Visa application this week, is it possible that we can get hold back of our passport/result(hopefully positive)in time for our trip to USA??? Also would like to know how much is the Canadian Visa Fee. Thank you and hope to hear from you .....

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  52. Anonymous11:57 AM

    sir i need help i already inquire to an immigrtaion consultant, my husband is in manitoba 2 years ago. we just got married ds april 2010, he send an invite letter para sana dun kami spend ng christmas ng son ko, were planning to apply for a tourist visa for the mean time is it possible that the consul will grant our application???pls help me...sabi ksi sa pinuntahan ko n immigration consultant madedeny lng daw kmi and better wait for the petition but im still hoping

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  53. Anonymous7:51 PM

    Hi..what are the requirements I need to pass with the Canadian Visa form..thanks

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  54. Anonymous11:36 AM

    Hi Sir Apol..

    Do you have an office here in Cebu..I need some help in processing my visa application for Canada..Im just doing it alone no sponsor in Canada..

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  55. we have office in Cebu. please send your resume for assessment. aapuntar@go2canada.com

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  56. Good day sir
    What is the best and possible way that i can visit the apple of my eye(my girlfriend). they migrted to canada already almost a month ago. and i am planning to surprise her by visiting her. can you give me some advise regarding this matter.
    Is it possible that the canadian embassy here in the philippines will approved?

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  57. Anonymous12:36 PM

    Good day sir do you have an office in Pangasinan or a nearer province i would like to inquire for a tourist visa because i like to visit my sister and her family in Alberta Canada thank you

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  58. Anonymous10:50 AM

    Good day sir, I just wanna ask how much i will spend in applying for Canadian tourist visa for 1 month? This is my first time and I really need your help about this matter..Thank you and More Power!

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  59. Hi Apol, I am currently working as a private nurse/caregiver here in Lebanon for more than 3 years now. However, this coming May or June, I will be taking my vacation in the Philippines, at the same time, I'd like to or planning to visit my Aunt in Canada during that time, what should I do next? What would be chances like? After my vacation, I will be working in Dubai (my papers and other documents are being processed at the moment).Please advise.

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  60. Anonymous12:08 PM

    Hi apol!
    I have a question is it possible for my wife to take me after she spending 3 months in canada? she had a multiple visa...or is there any options to work for regarding my applications.... i was here in the phil. thanks...

    angelo

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  61. Anonymous12:46 AM

    hi apol
    i am pregnant and i want that my mother come to canada for my delivery ,she is in pakistan . my husband is citizan and i am permanant resident ,is this possible ?

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  62. Dear sir,

    Balak ko po mag tour sa canada paano po ba mag process ng visit visa.. nandito po ako ngayon sa Qatar meron po kmi pinsan sa canada ang gusto ko lang po malaman kung paano ako makakpunta dun kc sabi po nung pinsan namin pagdating daw po dun xya na ang bahala sa akin. kaso lang po wala ditong Embassy ng Canada sa Qatar so paano po ang magandang paraan pra mapunta ako dun sa canada kung dito ako manggagaling, at handa naman po ako magbayad ksi kung sa pinas pa ako magpprocess ng papers madami pang hahanapin skin. thanks and more power to you..

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  63. Anonymous11:04 AM

    it's possible Canadian embassy philippines give me visa if i have roundtrip ticket and then i have available money to my account because i apply last two m0nth my paper back due to my statement not clear and now i attempt to apply again i have invitation letter coming for my common friend i already attach but its back all when i send that last two month, because they say about the regulation 179 only i need is i apply tourist only i well stay not less 3month and then i well back again before my visa end

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  64. Hello Sir. My name is Nina. Unemployed single mother pero I worked in UAE before for 4 years. I have a partner and he is a Canadian Citizen. Worried lang po kase ako kung mag aapply ako ng tourist visa to Ontario Canada. Unemployed ako and walang bank account. But the thing is, yung partner ko ang magpprovide lahat ng expenses namin ng baby ko including the food and sa kanya po kami magsstay. Please I badly need help and advice kung ano ang dapat kong gawin. He already sent me his ID, Invitation letter and proof of income. Please I need help. Thanks in advance.

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  65. good day. im unemployed single mom and doesnt have bank account but my partner who's a canadian citizen wants me and my daughter to spend 1 month vacation in canada. and sya rin po magpprovide lahat ng expenses. i just need help and advice. worried lang kase ako na baka i-deny ang visa application ko. please i need answers.

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  66. Anonymous2:35 PM

    hello,i am a filipina married a japanese citizen and were staying here in nagoya japan and have 1 daughter,i am planning to visit my mother in quebec canada or immigrate to canada with my family,i just want to ask do i need to apply a visa?i hope you have time to read and answer my questions.tnx.and god bless.

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  67. Anonymous4:32 PM

    hi i,am a filipina and i have a canadian fiance, he wants me to visit him but i dunno what to do on how to process all the documents needed, can u please help?

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  68. Anonymous5:01 AM

    my boyfriend wants to sponsor me in Canada for 1 month vacation. I have stable job here..but insuffiecient bank account..is still possible that il be grant for visa?

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  69. Anonymous3:42 PM

    hi sir! i am helping my aunt to process her papers to get temporary visa. she is planning to stay for a year. It says that it is required to have sufficient funds to get there. how much money does she needs to call it sufficient?she's a senior citizen, not employed, no properties, no business.but her sister, a citizen in canada promised in her invitation letter that she will shoulder all her expenses. and she has a weak chance to make the officer believe that she's returning here in the phil since she has no business, job or property left here though she's already 75 years old. thanks

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  70. Anonymous7:07 PM

    hi good day..gusto ko lang mag tanong if i have a big chance na makakuha ng canadian tourist visa? though my boyfriend parent's sa canada yung mag petition sa akin dahil his currently working now in usa not in canada. pwede ba yon? i am student here in philippines and were planning to spend our Christmas in canada this year. how long it takes po young visa? and what are the requirments??? i need your help in processing my visa:) i hope to get response from you this is my e-add kaye_armenion@yahoo.com

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  71. Anonymous2:19 PM

    Hi good day..

    My boyfriend want me to get a tourist visa so i could visit him in canada..he's a canadian...He will be the one to pay everything...I'm a student here in phil...What are the requirements i need to have? I already have my passport.....If I have all the requirements, is there any chance that the embassy will aprrove my visa?

    Hope to hear from you..thanks..

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  72. Anonymous9:26 PM

    Hi. I was refused a TRV before I was married to my canadian fiancee. Now that Im married I am trying to reapply for a TRV to attend my sis-in-law's silver anniv in Canada. Do I have a big chance of getting my visa approved?

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  73. Anonymous4:23 PM

    hi apol, is temporary application form and tourist visa form, the same?

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  74. Anonymous4:30 PM

    hi apol, if my dad wants to visit canada, what will he be needed?thanx

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  75. Anonymous10:41 AM

    hi apol im planning to get temporary visit visa and if given a chance is it possible i can look for job a job in canada and apply to get a work permit there? thank you

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  76. Anonymous9:17 PM

    hi apol
    do i have a chance to get a tourist visa, i have a small business(meat shop and internet cafe and some stall, i am a computer technician and nursing graduate with caregiver certificate, my income is 40k/month, also my wife have a relative in manitoba and she want me to apply as nominee but i don't know how to start and how much money needed.

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  77. ^if you want to apply under Manitoba PNP, you dont need to visit Canada to do that. YOu may send your resume for assessment. aapuntar@go2canada.com

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  78. Anonymous9:16 PM

    hi sir apol
    im 35 y/o,married wid 2 kids age 5 and 4,have a computer shop business,a car,monthly income around 40-50k for 2 yrs now,enough bank savings around 1.5M.im planning(my self only) to aply for tourist visa next yr..what are my chances ty

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  79. Anonymous2:23 PM

    good day!

    ask lng po, my time period ba when ka ulit pwede mgreapply ng visa f nadisapproved ang application mo? kc my nagsabi sakin, after 6months daw ulit ako pwedeng mg apply ulit ng visa.

    thank you sir and godbless po!

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  80. ailyn9:24 PM

    hi I'm Ailyn from Philippines, i have fiance in Canada.were almost 3 years now.we have plan to get married soon.I am asking for a help or some good advise.His mother wanted to meet me.she wanted me to come and visit them in their country.the problem is i don't know were i can fine help.they wanted as to celebrate our second wedding in their country.what is the best things or step to get it their easily.

    thank you and wish to here more in this message.

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  81. Anonymous10:13 AM

    Dear Sir,
    I apply a tourist visa in canada I have sponsor but they denied it coz i dont have work here'I know that's the reason why . Now Its's is possible again to apply for a working visa? my employer is the one who sponsor me in my tourist visa coz he has Furniture business? Do you think they will grant me visa?

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  82. Anonymous4:37 PM

    sir:
    I've been working as a nurse at Saudi Arabia, I ended my contract there and came home here in philippines since January with no work. I married a handsome canadian last August and he left from here shortly after the wedding. Now, he took an advice from their embassy how to get me and they said the easiest way is for me to apply a tourist visa. I have gathered all the documents already but the problem is that i don't have enough proof of funds and assets to show. But my husband will take care all of my expenses. Im about to send my application on wednesday together with my husband's invitation and proof of funds, the question is will i have the chance to be granted?

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  83. Anonymous8:07 PM

    hi my wifes in canada and me and my children are on petition under the livein-cargiver program we are here in the philippines...

    can i visit her or apply a tourist visa just ro visit her even the ongoing petition could that affect our petition?
    thanks.. hope you could reply

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  84. Anonymous1:20 PM

    Hi.. I want to apply a Canadian Tourist visa as well, May I ask is there a chance for me to get approved if I don't have an ITR..I am working in a family business, so I don't have an ITR. I can present certificate of employment, proof of funds..

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  85. Anonymous10:48 AM

    how can i pay the application fee in the philippines? can anyone help thanks:)

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  86. Anonymous11:19 AM

    hi,

    i just want to ask if what are the necessarily documents that i need to prepare. i'm planning to apply for a tourist visa for canada.

    thanks

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  87. Anonymous7:29 PM

    HAVE A NICE DAY SIR!,..I'm a 21 year old lady planning to travel canada alone coz my brother with his wife ang children are in Alberta for almost 2yearsand they invites me to visit there before i will get married here in the philippines,bale pagbalik ko po ng pinas mgpapakasal kame ng boyfriend ko..i will bring my marriage license po na mgpapatunay na babalik tlga ako ng pinas,i plan to stay there a month.I would like to ask if I Have A Chance that my visa will be approved???.My brother will shoulder all the expenses including the back and forth ticket.I'll appreciate your reply.MORE POWER! and GOD BLESS.thanks..u can email me at panisan_maricel@yahoo.com.MARAMI PONG SALAMAT ULIT!!!

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  88. Anonymous1:49 PM

    hello.. I'm actually planning to get a tourist visa in Canada..is it possible for me to get work in Canda with only tourist visa?? please do e-mail me with the answer..rivera_lavina@yahoo.com

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  89. Anonymous10:30 AM

    Hi po ask ko lng kung anong magandang gawin sa pag invite s kapatid ko s pinas pero d po ako ang mag iinvite s kanya kundi tong asawa ko na canadian.Salamat po.

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  90. Anonymous4:00 PM

    good day! My husband is working in Canada, is it possible for him to send me an invitation letter to visit him there? He only holds a working visa. I just wanted to visit him and will assure to be back here in the Philippines because I have a permanent work here. thanks

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  91. Anonymous6:47 PM

    hi
    ask ko lng po, 2times n ko ngapply tempo visa but they refused me. and now i'm apply again, sabe ng dad ko apply n lng sya family visa, mas ok po b yun khit nasa legal age n ko? my dad was granted a multiple visa in canada before, he used it once lang.

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  92. KenQube11:14 AM

    Hi Apol,

    balak ko sana mag Visit sa Utol ko sa Alberta... na-invite ako ng Common Law Partner nya na puti, Completo requirments nya tapos ako ay may asawa i am father of 3 kids, a Drugstore owner dito sa pinas Completo rin ang requirments ko... 500K pa ang show money ko.. DTI, Business permit, Pero na Refuse ako sa First Application ko reason ay di raw satisfied un visa officer na babalik ako... after a day i re applied kasi naka lagay naman sa Website ng Canadian Embassy ay "Reapply whenever possible"... so nag reapply ako after a day nagsubmit ako ng bagong dagdag sa mga requirments ko sinamahan ko na ng Land Title, Letter of intent na nakalagay na uuwi ako sa pinas pag tapos ng authorized visit sched ko sa canada at dinagdagan ko pa pera ko... can you give me an idea kung kamusta ang Chances ng Reapplication ko?

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  93. Anonymous7:41 PM

    good evening sir...
    ask ko sana kung may chance ako maka kuha ng temporary visit visa my friend wants me to visit there he is canadian citizen and willing to pay all my expenses while im in canada i also stay with him for 3 months sana i have 800 thousand pesos in my bank account also have house and lot here but dont have any bussiness ive been in australia twice and singapore just wanna ask sir if i have a chance to visit canada?
    thanks so much and have a good one :)godbless
    gemmy

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  94. Anonymous10:25 PM

    Good evening Sir, ask ko sana kung may chance kami ng anak ko to visit may husband in alberta di pa po sya permanent resident dun? and how much mo yung show money nya and yung sa kin dito and ano mga requirement. thanks

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  95. Anonymous11:34 PM

    Hi Apol,

    I am a Canadian and I would like to bring my wife to Canada as a tourist visa for 2 weeks by the end of March.
    I just wanna tour her to Canada and show her the country... I am hoping to travel back to Canada with her.
    Now, what are the requirements that she needed? Since i'll be bringing her over with me for a vacation.

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  96. Anonymous1:31 AM

    Hi Apol,

    Good day to you!I planning to go to canada as tourist just to visit my girlfriend their she just arrived at canada one month ago.her father has permanent residence and have a house in canada but i want to surprice him kaya ayaw ko humingi ng invitation letter sa kanya kasi baka matagalan gusto ko kasi pumunta doon sa March 01,2012 dahil kailangan ko rin bumalik dito sa saudi before April dahil sa May 02,2012 naman ay uwi ako ng Pilipinas as part of my annual vacation bali hinati ko lang yung araw.
    ano ba ang dapat kong gawin para makakuha agad ako ng visa at makaalis ako sa march 1,2012.
    sana po matulungan mo ako...nagpapasalamat; Moh

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  97. Anonymous2:36 PM

    My wife is currently processing for a PR status. She already has an open work permit, my question is, am i able to apply for a tourist visa even though I am included as a dependent on my wife's PR application? the PR application takes about 2 years to process and that is a long time without seeing my wife, that is why i want to apply for a tourist visa. I am currently employed here in the Philippines but have lacking personal funds but my wife does have enough funds.


    Thanks,

    JOSEF

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  98. Anonymous11:30 PM

    hi apol,

    I have a girlfriend who is a Permanent Resident of Canada. She is married but both party filed for the annulment. She is more than 3months pregnant with our 1st baby and I want to know which application should we apply for? at the moment I don't have a job right now because I am shifting to a new career and just finished my training, and I don't have any property in the Philippines.

    Thanks and GOD bless.

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  99. Anonymous12:06 AM

    Hi Apol,

    I am Fatima from Philippines. I have PR na and lived in Prince George, BC, Canada for 604 days and right now I am in philippines for a year and 2 months. My question is Can I still enter to Canada? my expiration date for my PR is April 2014. Please I need your answer please email me at fatimabalaga@yahoo.com thank you so much!

    I am worried because my friend from Toronto (she is a PR holder too and a Filipina) told me that the PR holders limits for less than a year to travel outside canada or else meron problema sa immigration sa airport. nagDoubt ako sa sinabi ng Friend ko, kasi pagka-alam ko as a PR holder/status i should stay in canada with 730 day accumulative within 5 years since you recvd ur PR card. then I know na meron akng 604 days stayed physically in Canada.

    Please help me po.. salamat!

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  100. You are correct, you still have a valid PR starus.

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  101. Anonymous10:09 AM

    Thank you so much Apol.

    another question po. is it possible that a tourist visa holder can get married in canada with a permanent resident holder?

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  102. Anonymous1:59 PM

    Hi apol.

    What if i have only visiting visa. Then i find work there . what shall i do?
    Please help me please..

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  103. Anonymous5:42 PM

    Hi!

    I'm graduating this March and my family decided to give me a Canada trip with friends as a graduation gift. Will being a newly graduate affect my application for visa?

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  104. Anonymous12:42 PM

    Sir, may pending application ako as immigrant to Canada, tapos my cousin invited me to visit canada. i am applying for a tourist visa... may chance ba makakuha ako ng tourist visa? or be denied kasi may immgrant application ako?

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  105. ^not necessarily

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  106. Anonymous12:45 PM

    Hi i wanna sponsor a friend in the philippines for a week to canada. I'll will cover her roundtrip tickets and expenses when she land in canada. Why do i need to do in order to get her a tourist visa for a week? Thanks in advanced!

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  107. Anonymous2:29 AM

    hello, in Philippine setting what is Copy of PR/Citizenship Card? -->is this our Philippine passport? thanks

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  108. Anonymous7:07 PM

    A Canadian friend of mine died few weeks ago and his son told me he lest something for me and my daughter..now he wants me and my daughter to come to Canada as tourist to fulfill his father's last wishes..and it is written in his last will and testament..will it help if he mention this situation to his invitation letter to and my daughter?..would love to hear from you.God bless.

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  109. ^yes, that will help.

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  110. Anonymous11:16 AM

    Hi sir good day,

    ask ko lang po sana if possibly ako makakuha ng temporary visit visa, may pinay friend ako na canadian citizen na, may good job at may sarili na cia bahay, wala ako bahay at lupa dito sa pinas pero meron naman ako pera sa bank, ok lang kaya un? willing po cia na tulugan ako...

    paki email po sa akin ang advice nyo at teresabalili@yahoo.com. salamat po ng marami

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  111. Good day sir,

    I have a friend who is in the United States on a student visa presently (I believe its the H1 visa) and he would like to visit Canada for 3-4 days on a visitor visa. He will be staying at a hotel and would be mentioning that he is coming to visit friends for a wedding. He will be resuming his school in the United States starting September again and has proof of that but since he is a student he may not have a crazy bank balance. So I am wondering what is a sufficient amount to have in ur bank account to get an approval for a multiple entry visa while he will be here for 3-4 days. How far back in time do they check the bank account and do they look at transactions or just the balance of the account to sustain themselves during the travel time in canada?
    Also, on the other hand if he does show proof of going back to the States for his studies along with a return-trip ticket and I, as a host, provide an invite letter and state that I will take all financial responsibility for him during his stay, are there higher chances or less chances of the visitor visa being approved?

    If you could let me know which of the two routes above have higher chances of a visitor visa approval along with the amount that would be sufficient to show in the bank account (if that is the route that is best), that would be very helpful.

    Thanks in advance!

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  112. Anonymous7:26 AM

    Hi Sir, I was given a temporary resident visa last month. I was about to travel 2 weeks from now but I'm worried because I am turning 8 months pregnant during my travel. Will there be a problem entering to Canada because I'm pregnant? My plans is just to stay there for a week to attend the 2nd wedding of my mother.

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  113. Anonymous9:46 AM

    i am applying as a student in vancouver canada, and my spouse is going with me, is he allowed to work in vancouver? thanks!

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  114. Anonymous7:48 AM

    Magandang araw Sir Apol ako pi RJ, pwede po bang mag apply ng Tourist visa dito sa Canada ang asawa ko habang on process ang PR application namin. Under Live in caregiver program po kasi ako at sobrang tagal ng process po ngayun ng PR. Madami po pwede support sa kanya dito at andito po ang mga grandparents, Tito at tita ko at may open work permit na din po ako at may work na din dito. Nag wowork po as sales consultant sa Hotel/resort ang misis ko sa Pinas, so baka po pwede na maging proof na may on process na PR kami dito para bumalik sya, kasi kailangan po sya interview sa Pilipinas din. Madaming salamat po sa inyong reply :)

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  115. Good day Sir! My 4 daughters were all PR of Canada. They have all good jobs there that's why they were inviting me and my mother to visit them. My problem is., we have no bank account because we are only supported by them by sending us money. It will be the reason to deny us? What will I do? Reply pls.

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