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Information
on where to submit your application in China
The Beijing Office is responsible for
immigrant and visitor applications for Citizens of the
People's Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic
of Korea and Mongolia as well as other passport holders
from other Countries and Territories whose citizens require
visas in order to enter Canada and who have been legally
admitted to China. For more information please http://www.vfs-canada.com.cn/applicationcenter.aspx
The Hong Kong Office provides a full range of Visa and
Immigration services for all persons residing in People's
Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao, however applicants
must be able to attend an interview at the office in Hong
Kong if required.
The Canadian Consulate in Shanghai only processes temporary
resident visas, work permits, and travel document applications
from residents of Shanghai municipality, Jiangsu, Anhui
and Zhejiang provinces. In addition, the Shanghai office
ONLY accepts applications submitted IN PERSON; if you
wish to apply by mail please submit your application to
Beijing or Hong Kong.
The department of Citizenship & Immigration Canada
(CIC) has determined that all sponsorships for members
of the Family Class must be submitted to the Case Processing
Centre in Mississauga. Please go to the Citizenship and
Immigration Canada web site at www.cic.gc.ca
to learn about Family Class Immigration.
The Canadian Consulates in Chongqing and Guangzhou do
not have a Visa Section.
You are required to use to application kit specific to
the visa office to which you are applying. Failure to
do so may mean that you don't provide all of the necessary
information which could lead to your application being
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How
do I complete the application forms?
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The following text does not contain instructions for
all the boxes on the forms. Most questions are clear;
instructions are provided only when necessary. Note
the following:
- Print clearly with a black pen or use a typewriter.
- Attach a separate sheet of paper if you need more
space and indicate the number of the question you
are answering.
- You must answer all questions. If you leave any
sections blank, your application will be returned
to you and processing will be delayed. If any sections
do not apply to you, answer "N/A" ("Not
applicable").
- If your application is accepted and information
you provide on the forms changes before you arrive
in Canada, you must inform, in writing, the visa office
to which you applied. You must do this even if your
visa has already been issued.
WARNING! It is a serious offence to give false
or misleading information on this form. We may check
to verify your responses. Misrepresentation will result
in a two-year ban from entering Canada.
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Can
I contact the Visa Section if I have questions about what documents
to prepare?
Our Application
Kits list which documents are required. The applicant
should complete all parts of the application and provide
all requested documents.
Due to the volume of requests, our office is unable to
provide individual assistance in completing application
forms. Applicants should respond to all questions to the
best of their ability and provide a separate explanation
where appropriate.
Applications which are not fully completed or do not enclose
required documents will normally be refused. *Always use
the application kit from the office where you will submit
your application. |
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Is
there an express service?
| No, our office does not offer an express
service; it is the responsibility of the applicant to
verify our processing times prior to application. Please
check the processing time for the category under which
you plan to apply. To choose a category go back to our
home page. |
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How should I submit the application by mail or in person?
| The applications can be submitted by
person only. |
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How
will you return my passport?
| The applicants can collect by applicants,
or we normally use EMS to return your passport to you. |
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What
should I do if I have lost a document?
If you have lost one of the following
documents: Passport with valid visa, Permanent Resident
Card (Maple Leaf Card), Study Permit, Work Permit, or
other document issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Please send an email to our office with the following
information:
- Full name as appears on the passport
- Passport number (if applicable)
- Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
- Any numbers from the lost document (i.e. Permanent Resident
Card number, Study Permit Number)
- Former file number when application was processed (starts
with letter + 9 numbers)
- Which mission processed the application (e.g. Hong Kong,
Beijing etc.)
- A list of all documents that were lost
- Please explain the details of the loss. If documents
were stolen, please provide a copy of the police report.
Most importantly please provide clear contact information:
telephone, fax and email address. |
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Can
I get a visa at the border or at the airport?
| No. A visa must be obtained from a Canadian
Embassy or Consulate before you can board your flight.
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Who
can translate my documents?
| The translation of a document into English
or Chinese must be accurate. The document(s) may be translated
by yourself or another individual. Translation by a professional
agency is not required. Please know that all translations
must accompany the original document(s) or notarized copies.
Submitting only the translation is not acceptable. |
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Can
someone else submit my application or collect my application
results?
Anyone may submit an application for
a friend or relative. Please read the following information
carefully if you wish to have a third party pick up documents
or results from our office. Our office will not release
any information to persons who do not have the correct
authorization:
A third party may collect visas, supporting documents,
withdraw the application or inquire about case status
ONLY on presentation of ALL of the following 3 required
documents:
1- A copy of applicant's identity card
2- Original identity card of the party who comes to the
embassy on applicant's behalf, and a copy of this ID card
to submit to our office.
3- A completed Use of a Representative Form IMM5476E (Attention:
as of May 1st 2006 this IMM5476 form is mandatory, there
is no substitute for this form): click here to download:
Form IMM 5476E.
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If
my application is refused do I have to wait before I apply again?
No, applicants are welcome to submit
a new application at any time, providing any new or additional
information or documentation they wish to be considered.
Applicants who have been refused may submit new applications
at any time, but should be advised to do so only if they
can provide new or additional information or documentation
not already submitted in the previous application. |
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What
if I become sick or injured while in Canada?
| You are responsible for any medical expenses
you incur. Buy travellers' health insurance just in case.
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Can
I apply for a new Temporary Resident Visitor Visa once I am
in Canada?
| No. You must make an application at a
visa office outside Canada for a new Temporary Resident
Visitor Visa. |
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What
can I do to support the application of my friend, relative,
or business associate who was refused? Can I find out what the
reasons were?
Please remember that although you may
provide documents to support the application of a friend,
relative, or business associate, the decision of the visa
officer is ultimately based on the applicant's circumstances,
and not on any personal or financial guarantees that you
or anyone else might be prepared to offer on that person's
behalf.
As a federal department, we are bound by the Privacy Act
not to discuss the details of any case with anyone except
the applicant and certain authorized persons. Even with
written authorization we do not release personal information
over the telephone.
Please see the CIC publication: Temporary Resident Visa:
What to do if an application
is refused *New
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My application was refused. What can I do about it?
Written reasons for refusal are given
to unsuccessful visa applicants. Once you are in possession
of the written reasons, there are limited avenues of appeal.
Sponsors of members of the family class and permanent
residents requiring a facilitation travel document to
return to Canada may choose to appeal refusals to the
Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration
and Refugee Board (IRB). Instructions are provided
with a copy of the refusal letter. The appeal can be based
on facts, law or equity.
The IRB cannot consider appeals of visa refusals of skilled
worker or business immigrants or of temporary residents
(visitors, students, or workers). Refused applicants in
these categories are advised to make new applications
only if their circumstances have changed.
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