Passport and visa regulations

Nationalities

	Passport required	visa required	Return ticket required
Switzerland	Yes	no	Yes
Other EU countries	Yes	no	Yes
Germany	Yes	no	Yes
Austria	Yes	no	Yes
Turkey	Yes	Yes	Yes

Passport information

Generally required, must be valid during stay; (However, it should be valid for at least 6 months after departure, because some airlines require it. It is advisable to inquire with the respective airline). Attention: The printout of the eTA must be presented upon entry. Note: Romanian citizens are required to have an electronic passport to apply for an eTA.

Note on the passport

Advanced Passenger Information System (Apis): The system of pre-recorded passenger data, called Advanced Passenger Information System (Apis), requires the registration of the following personal data of passengers by the transporting airline: name, surname, date of birth, nationality, passport number, country of residence, type of travel document and gender. The data is either recorded at check-in or can be entered by the travelers in an online form prior to their arrival at the airport. A printable form is downloadable.

Visa information

A visa is generally required except for nationals of the following countries listed in the table above for a tourist or business stay of up to 6 months (if arriving by air these nationals will need an eTA unless they are visa holders for Canada): EU countries and Switzerland.

Note on the visa

The electronic registration (Electronic Travel Authorization Program – eTA) for arrivals by air is mandatory for EU citizens and Swiss citizens entering or transiting by air. The eTA can be applied for online. Validity of the eTA: 5 years Cost: 7 CAD$ (payable by credit card) Processing time: In most cases a few minutes, rarely three days or longer.

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Costs

Germany, Austria, Switzerland The following visa fees apply to Turks, among others: Visitor visa: 100 Can$, single entry and multiple entry for a stay of up to 6 months). Study permit: 150 Can$, includes visa fee if a visa is required, validity period depends on the study program). In addition, there is the current processing fee of VFS Services Germany GmbH.

Visa types and costs

visitor and transit visa; Working Holiday Visa.

Validity

Visa-free entry for up to 6 months. The length of stay is determined upon entry by the immigration authorities. In person after making an appointment at the responsible Visa Application Centers (VAC) (see contact addresses) or online at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The visa application should be submitted no later than 6 – 8 weeks before the planned entry.

Application required

(a) Completed IMM 5257 and IMM 5645 application forms. (b) 2 recent biometric passport photographs (contact the Government of Canada for further information). (c) Passport valid for the entire stay with at least one blank page and copy all relevant pages. (Czech citizens need a machine-readable passport to apply for a visa.) (d) Fee (payment only possible online, receipt must be enclosed with the application). (e) A prepaid registered return envelope. (f) Proof of a return ticket. (g) Proof of established residency status in the country of origin. (h) Proof of vacation and employment or business registration. (i) Proof of sufficient funds (three most recent bank statements/employment contract/income tax assessment). (j) Invitation from host in Canada or details of travel arrangements. (k) Copy of Host’s documentation regarding their status in Canada. (l) Private Health Insurance. (m) Possibly unlimited residence permit for Germany, Austria, the Netherlands or Switzerland. (n) Married: copy of marriage certificate together with registration certificate for the whole family. (o) Persons under the age of 18 traveling alone or with only one parent: copy of the birth certificate and the consent of the absent parents in English or French. Declarations of consent in all other languages ​​must be certified. (p) Fee (Transfer Receipt). (q) Proof of vaccination status via the ArriveCAN app (r) Ua Turkey Nationals: Biometrics such as fingerprint and biometric passport photo (renewal every 10 years) along with a processing fee of CAD$85 per person, the visa application center service fee is usually included in the biometrics fee. Visitor Visa Full list of required documents: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.html Power of Attorney from the applicant is required for visa collection by someone other than the applicant. Business trips additionally: (q) letter from the company with information on the purpose and duration of the trip, confirmation of the assumption of costs and confirmation that the traveler has a permanent employment relationship.

Temporary Residence

A work permit is required for the provisional residence permit. Anyone intending to study or take up temporary work in Canada should contact the embassy as permission must be obtained prior to entry. If you want to take up temporary work in Canada, you need a work permit, which is subject to a fee. A study permit is also subject to a fee. Holders of a valid study permit or residence permit do not need an additional visa to return from the USA or St. Pierre & Miquelon. If you are 18 years or older and intend to work in Canada for more than 6 months, you need an original police clearance certificate.

Processing time

By post up to 3 weeks. Personal application: varies, e.g. T. on the same day, but also up to 2 weeks and longer. Current processing times worldwide are available from the Government of Canada.

Proof of sufficient funds

Travelers must have sufficient funds upon entry.

Extension of stay

An application for an extension of stay must be submitted to the Case Processing Center (CPC) in Vegreville, Alberta at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the approved stay. More information from Immigration Canada in English or French).

Entry with children

German: Machine-readable children’s passport with photo or own passport for children under 12 years of age, from 12 years of age only with their own passport. Austrians: Own passport. Swiss: Own passport. Turks: Own passport. Note: Accompanying children over the age of 18 who require a visa must submit their own visa application. Attention: Persons under the age of 18 traveling alone or with a parent/guardian or other person must submit a written authorization in English or French from the other parent/guardian or both parents and proof of custody and a copy of their own birth certificate. The accompanying parent should be able to produce documents showing that the child is his own. In addition, the child traveling alone must be able to provide the name of the adult caring for the unaccompanied minor in Canada. If applicable, the custody, adoption or death certificate must be presented. Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible. In addition, the child traveling alone must be able to provide the name of the adult caring for the unaccompanied minor in Canada. If applicable, the custody, adoption or death certificate must be presented. Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible. In addition, the child traveling alone must be able to provide the name of the adult caring for the unaccompanied minor in Canada. If applicable, the custody, adoption or death certificate must be presented. Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible. the adoption or a death certificate are presented. Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible. the adoption or a death certificate are presented. Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible.

Entry with pets

For birds from all countries (except the USA) an import permit is required for the movement. A permit from the Canadian Wildlife Service may also be required. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency provides more information. A maximum of two birds may be imported. You must have stayed with the owner in the last 90 days. For US birds, the owner must have proof of ownership and the birds must be found healthy upon entry. Dogs and cats from rabies-free countries may be imported with a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian clearly identifying and certifying the animal, that no case of rabies has occurred in the country of origin in the last 6 months before entry and that the animal has not left the country of origin during this time. A vaccination card must show that you have been vaccinated against rabies in the last three years. Dogs and cats under 3 months old are excluded. For dogs and cats under the age of 8 months that are not accompanied by their owner when brought to Canada, the provisions set out above apply. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency provides more information under the heading “Travelling with pets, food or plants”. Dogs and cats from countries that are not rabies-free may be brought into Canada with a valid rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed veterinarian. The vaccination certificate must be in English or French.