3rd Aug, 2008

Getting a Canadian Tourist Visa

First step to enter any country: Get the Visa! Lots of work involved. But getting a tourist visa … comparatively easier.

I applied for the Canadian visa through postal as Canadian tourist visa is not issued @ Chicago and the nearest place is Detroit. Well, many do stop by Detroit or Buffalo and get the visa on the way to Canada. I wanted a smooth journey. So I decided to take a risk of couriering my passport to Detroit Visa office. Risky … because you would be totally messed up if you loose your passport in America.

The documents sent through the postal are:

  • Passport
  • DD of $75[single entry]/$150[Multiple entry]
  • Bank statement to show that you have sufficient balance for your trip
  • Current status in America [well, i sent my i20 copy, an enrollment letter from my univ]
  • Invitation Letter [Honestly, I don't know how important it is. But I got the letter from my cousin after been signed by Registrar]

I sent through Fedex overnight as I wanted the package to be delivered next day morning. They took 5 working days to process visa and I received after 2 days with all the documents been sent in the package.

Now, all set to enjoy the vacation with ma bro, ma cousin and ma friends!!! hooo hooooo! … Canada .. here I come!!!!

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Thanks a lot for putting up this information.

:) welcome bipindra! Have a nice trip!

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