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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 checkCountries and territories whosecitizens 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 checkCanadian 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 theabsence 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 theImmigration 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 thefinancial 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, yourapplication 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 throughCanada 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 tosatisfy 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 yourtransportation company or travel agent and show proof that you are entitled to travel toyour 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

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1. Download an application kit from:Canadian Embassy website

Citizenship and Immigration CanadaRead 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. Pleaseinclude 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 siteo 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, pleaseinclude 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 of18 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, presentyour 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 employmento Proof of funds and evidence of assets (e.g. bank documents showing

financial history over several months; property certificate, etc)

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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 includecomplete 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 accountstatements, 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 theapplicant'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 contactperson, 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 theintended 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 therefusal. 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 forsubmitting an application at this office.

Processing Times

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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 thevolumes 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 receivedwithin 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 bereturned with a refusal letter by courier as well.

Visa officer will determine the validity of the visa and whether the applicant meets all therequirements 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 willexpire 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 anyperson 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