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VISITING CANADA
Do I need a visa and where can I apply?
Indonesia and Timor Leste - Citizens of these countries require a
temporary resident visa to enter Canada. If you reside in Indonesia or Timor
Leste you should apply at the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta.
Other Countries - If you are a citizen of another country, please check
the main CIC website to see if you need a temporary resident visa to travel to
Canada. If you do, please apply to the office which services the country in
which you are resident.
What types of temporary resident visas are available?
A single entry visa allows you to enter Canada only once. The visa may
also be used for repeated entries into Canada from the USA within the time
allowed for your stay in Canada.
A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Canada from any country as
often as you wish during the validity of the visa. The maximum validity of a
multiple entry visa is five years, or to one month prior to the passport expiry
date, whichever is shorter. A multiple entry visa is ideal for frequent
travellers.
A transit visa is required for travel through Canada to another country
by those persons who need a temporary resident visa and whose flight will stop
in Canada for less than 48 hours. To obtain a transit visa you must provide
specific evidence of your travel arrangements from your airline. Transit visas
are free of charge.
International seafarers travelling to Canada to join ships as crew members
require a valid passport for entry as well as a seafarer's identity document.
They also require a temporary resident visa, unless they are citizens of a
country that is exempt from the requirement.
How do I apply for a temporary resident visa?
The Canadian Embassy strongly encourages clients to submit their applications
to the Canadian Visa Application Centre, which will be open starting April
9, 2007. Please see their website for more details. If
you choose not to apply at the Canadian Visa Application Centre, you may apply
directly at the Canadian Embassy; however, an appointment is required for
any applications submitted after April 9, 2007. To obtain an appointment,
please contact the Canadian Embassy by
email or by fax, (021) 2550-7816. Applicants who have an appointment
may submit their applications at the Canadian Embassy:
Visa Section
6th Floor, World Trade Centre
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31
Jakarta 12920
For applicants who use the Visa Application Centre, visa processing is normally
completed within three business days for applicants who do not require a
medical exam. If a medical exam is required, visa processing is normally
completed within 3 weeks.
What are the basic requirements for a temporary resident visa?
To receive a temporary resident visa you must satisfy a visa officer that:
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you will be in Canada for a temporary stay;
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you will be able to return to your country or be admitted to another country
after your visit;
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you have enough money to maintain yourself and your dependents in Canada and to
return home;
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you are in good health;
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you are law abiding and have no record of criminal activity;
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you will not be a risk to the security of Canada;
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you do not plan to work or study in Canada; and
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you have paid a non-refundable processing fee.
What documents should I provide to obtain a temporary resident
visa?
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Completed application
form(s), including one
visitor questionnaire
for each person over the age of 18. Please ensure that you include a telephone
number where you can be reached in case an interview is required.
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Two recent passport photos
for each applicant.
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A current passport for each applicant, and all cancelled or expired
passports, if applicable. Please note that a Canadian visa can only
be valid up until one month prior to passport expiry. If you are not holding an
Indonesian passport, please provide your work permit/temporary stay permit or
KIM/S card.
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2 photocopies of the bio-data page
of each applicant's passport
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Consent from the parent(s) of any minor child not travelling with both parents:
Please submit the child's birth certificate, a letter of consent from the
unaccompanying parent(s), and a copy of the parent's ID card or passport. If
one parent has full custody, please submit documentary evidence. If one parent
is deceased, please provide the death certificate.
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A letter of invitation from your host, if applicable.
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A letter from your employer, stating your employment status, your
length of service, and the date you are expected to return to work. If you are
travelling on business, the letter should also outline the purpose of your
trip, and include the names and addresses of the companies you will visit. If
you are self-employed, please provide evidence of your business.
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A copy of your Family Card (Kartu Keluarga)
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Proof of sufficient funds
to cover all expenses for the duration of your visit. Please provide copies of
bank statements or your bank book covering the past three months. If you are
not paying for your own trip, please also submit proof of funds and a letter
from the person who will be supporting you financially.
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A copy of your travel itinerary
or your return airline ticket.
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A non-refundable visa processing fee of CAD $75 for a single entry visa,
or CAD $150 for a multiple entry visa. Payments must be in the form of a
certified bank draft, drawn on a bank in Canada, and payable to the "RECEIVER
GENERAL FOR CANADA". If you wish to pay in Indonesian Rupiah, please
check with the Visa Section staff for current exchange rates. Payment in Rupiah
must also be made in the form of a certified bank draft, but made payable to
the "CANADIAN EMBASSY".
Do I require a medical examination?
Generally, no medical examination is required for persons travelling to Canada
for less than six months.
For persons travelling to Canada for six months or more, medical examinations
are required if you have lived in a designated country or territory for six
consecutive months or more during the twelve months preceding your visa
application. Indonesia and Timor-Leste are both designated countries. For
information on other countries, please
click here.
If you require a medical examination, you will be given medical forms and
detailed instructions after you have submitted your visa application.
How long can I stay in Canada?
When you arrive in Canada, the immigration officer will determine whether you
may enter Canada and how long you may stay. You must leave Canada on or before
the date set by the immigration officer. Generally, you are allowed to stay in
Canada for a maximum of six months. Under special circumstances you may be
allowed to extend your visit. This is only possible if you apply before the end
of your authorized stay. Contact a CIC Call Centre in Canada for more
information.
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