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Visitor visa: How to apply  

COVID-19 requirements have ended for air travel from China, Hong Kong and Macao

As of March 17, air travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao are not required to show a COVID-19 test result to board their flight.

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Venezuelan passport holders

You may need to complete extra steps when you fill out your application.

If the printed expiry date on your Venezuelan passport has passed

If the printed expiry date has passed and you’re applying for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or to extend your stay as a temporary resident in Canada, follow these steps:

  1. Add 5 years to the printed expiry date shown on your passport and enter it in the expiry date field of the application form.
  2. Include a letter of explanation with your application stating: “I am a Venezuelan national with a Venezuelan passport, which has been extended for 5 years”.

Warning: If your passport is still expired after adding 5 years to the printed expiry date, your passport is considered expired. You’re not eligible to submit an application with that passport.

How to apply

Before you apply for a visitor visa

  • Get the documents you need for a visitor visa.
  • Find out what to do for your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) 
    • Most applicants need to give their biometrics if it’s the first time they apply.

Check the steps to apply for a visitor visa. 

Get detailed instructions for your situation

Answer some questions to get specific instructions on how to apply for a visitor visa.

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