Citizens Of Other Countries

If you are a citizen of a country other than the Republic of Korea, you may require a
visitor visa in order to enter Canada. Please check Countries and territories whose
citizens require visas in order to enter Canada as visitors to find out if you need a visa
before entering Canada.

Applications for Temporary Resident Visas will only be accepted in Seoul from those
individuals who have been lawfully admitted and are physically present in South Korea.
If this does not apply to you, please check Canadian visa offices page to find out which
visa office is responsible for the country or region where you live.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their application is complete and
accompanied by full and relevant information. An incomplete application form and/or the
absence of required or relevant information with an application may result in delays in
the processing of the application or in the application being refused.

You must satisfy the visa officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act and Regulations and that your stay in Canada will be temporary.
Before issuing a visa, the officer must be satisfied that you do not intend to work or study
in Canada unless authorized to do so, that you will abide by the law and that you are not a
risk to the security of Canada. You must also convince the officer that you have the
financial means for your travel and that you have sufficiently strong ties to ensure your
return to your country of origin.

Warning: Failure to provide truthful and accurate information will result in your
application being refused. If you or someone acting on your behalf, directly or indirectly,
submits false information concerning your temporary resident visa application, your
application will be refused and you could be declared inadmissible to Canada.

Transit Visa
If you need a visa to visit Canada, then you will need a transit visa to travel through
Canada without stopping or visiting. You will need a transit visa even if you stop in
Canada for less than 48 hours. To obtain a transit visa, you still must complete all the
forms and include the documents required for a Temporary Resident Visa in order to
satisfy the visa officer that you meet all the requirements for visa issuance to Canada. In
addition, you must provide specific evidence of your travel arrangements from your
transportation company or travel agent and show proof that you are entitled to travel to
your country of destination (e.g. visa for your final destination country if applicable). If
your return travel is also through Canada, you should request a transit visa valid for
2 entries. There is no fee for a transit visa.

Steps To Apply For A Temporary Resident Visa

1. Download an application kit from:
Canadian Embassy website
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Read the guide carefully before you complete the application form. The fee for
processing your application is not refundable. Complete the application form in
detail. All information must be completed in either English or French. Please
include a phone number and mailing address in Korea.
2. Each applicant must provide:
o Signed and dated "Application for a Temporary Resident Visa" form
(IMM 5257B | PDF * (176 KB)) completed in English or French.
o Signed and dated "Additional Family Information" Form
(IMM 5406E | PDF * (133 KB))
o Two (2) recent passport size photos
o Original passport or travel document including at least one blank page and
valid for at least six months
o Original payment receipt of the processing fee. Please refer to information
regarding visa processing fees on our web site
o Courrier Service Slip: For faster return of your passport once we have
completed our assessment, please include a courier service slip. Forms for
courier services may be obtained near the drop box in the immigration
reception area. If you do not have a courier service slip but wish to have
your passport with visa or refusal letter returned to you via courier, please
include you complete mailing address and phone number. The documents
will be sent to you by courier and all related costs will be borne by the
applicant.
o A completed form "Use of a Representative" (IMM 5476E | PDF * (52
KB)) if someone has assisted you in making this application
o Parental letter of Consent authorizing travel for chidren under the age of
18 years (see MINOR CHILDREN TRAVELLING TO CANADA for
more details)
3. Each applicant should provide following supporting documents:
o Proof of your immigration status in Korea (include copies of both the front
and the back of the Alien Registration Card)
o Proof of employment. A letter from your employer written on an official
letterhead which includes your employer's name, address and telephone
numbers. It should also include your name, position and length of
employment. If you are self-employed, information about your business,
such as business registration, annual income and tax statements; proof of
import/export transactions, sales figures, etc. If you are retired, present
your retirement certificate.
o If you are a student, proof of studies, payment of tuition fees, transcript of
courses completed
o If you are not employed and are supported by a family member (spouse,
parent) present their proof of employment
o Proof of funds and evidence of assets (e.g. bank documents showing
financial history over several months; property certificate, etc)
 o Copy of your itinerary including any travel and hotel reservation

If Visiting Family And/Or Friends

o A letter of invitation from your host in Canada stating the purpose of the
visit and the nature of your relationship. This letter should include
complete name and contact details for your host and proof of their status
in Canada (e.g. copy of the Permanent Resident Card, Canadian Passport,
etc)
o If your host will be responsible for any of the trip expenses, your host
may provide personal information such as proof of establishment, letter of
employment, income tax notices of assessment, pay and bank account
statements, and statements of shelter costs such as mortgage or rent
information, on a purely voluntary basis.
o A temporary resident visa application will not be refused just because the
host's personal information is not provided with the application. The visa
officer will assess the application on the basis of the adequacy of the
applicant's financial resources and make a determination accordingly.

If Travelling For Business And/Or Official Meetings

o A letter of invitation from your host company or organisation(s) in

Canada. This document should include the full name and title of a contact
person, office address, telephone number and specific purpose for travel,
duration of the visit and a statement specifying who will be responsible for
all expenses related to the trip.
o Applicants travelling on Official or Diplomatic passports should also
present a Note Verbale from their Embassy confirming the nature of the
intended trip.

Any original document submitted with the application will not be returned. It will
be kept on file. The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents
when needed. Incomplete applications may delay your processing or result in the
refusal. If an applicant has submitted false information, the application will be
refused.

Note: All Documents Not Originally Prepared In English Or French Must Be

Accompanied By A Translation.

4. Submit your application:

o Submit your application package (forms, fees and supporting documents)
according to the guidelines for submitting an application at this office.

Processing Times
Every effort is made to process all applications as quickly as possible. The majority of
our TRV applications are processed within 4 weeks from the time complete application is
received at the Immigration Section. Processing times may vary depending on the
volumes of applications received. Processing dalays may occurr if additional information
or verifications are required. We therefore strongly encourage travellers to submit their
applications at least 4 weeks before their intended travel date.

Enquiries about the status of applications will not be answered if the enquiry is received
within the established processing times (4 weeks).

How to receive your Temporary Resident Visa

Your passport and visa will be sent to you by collect courier. A courier slip should be
submitted with the application. If your application is refused, the passport will be
returned with a refusal letter by courier as well.

Visa officer will determine the validity of the visa and whether the applicant meets all the
requirements for visa issuance. The validity date of the visa is the period during which
you will have to travel to Canada. Please note, however, that a visa does not guarantee
entry to Canada and the decision to allow entry to a foreign national rests with the port
of entry officer. The port of entry officer also determines the length of stay allowed. We
cannot issue visas with a validity that exceeds the passport validity. If your passport will
expire soon, you may wish to renew it before you apply for your visa.

Note To All Travellers

Transport companies, such as airlines, must ensure that all passengers are properly
documented for travel to Canada. They are prohibited from transporting to Canada any
person who does not hold the prescribed documents required for entry to Canada. If you
do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed or denied boarding