People who want to travel to Canada will need to apply for a tourist visa based on their home country. If you are a citizen of a specific country that is allowed to enter visa-free in Canada, then you will only need an ETA visa. However, the citizens of Kenya are not eligible for visa-free entry, so they need to get a Canada visa. To visit Canada as a tourist, they must obtain a Temporary Visitor/Tourist Visa.

To apply, you need to download the online visa application form, complete it correctly, print it, and carry it to the VAC (Visa Application Centre) for submission. Travelers can also submit their visa application directly to (IRCC) Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada. Once the final decision regarding visa application has been made, they can pick up their documents from the VAC or have them back to you via courier for an extra fee.

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What are the Mandatory Documents for a Canada Tourist Visa for Kenyans?

All the documents needed for a Canada tourist visa are as follows:

Valid Passport

You should have a passport (valid) and any other tour documentation. At the time of applying for a Canadian tourist visa, you have to give photocopies of the info page of the passport. It should have:

• Your valid passport number.
• Your details include name, picture, place of birth, and date of birth.
• Your passport’s issue and expiry date.

Canadian Visa Pictures

Applicants have to submit two passport-size photos depending on Canadian’s requirements. In case the pictures are not according to the requirements fixed by the Government, your visa application could be denied.

Documents & forms

To apply for a tourist visa, you must download a via application form from the IRCC official site. You will find a proper guide, forms, and a document checklist, you have to collect and submit. These documents comprise fee receipts, passport copies, pictures, and other ID-related documents.

Moreover, different nations may need specific documents. You should ask the visa office accountable in your nation whether you need extra documents.

Prove That you Will go Back After the Tour

Travelers will have to satisfy visa officers that they will return to their country once their visa expires. There are different ways you can do that, like:

• If you have any property assets in your home state, you have to show proof of it, like title deeds & lease contracts.
• You have to show copies of your job agreement, a letter of employment which classifies you as an employee, demonstrates when you are going to return to job, and your designation at the company.
• Those who have familial bonds in their home country or individuals that they have to take care of, like older family members or kids, they need to provide proof of their responsibilities.

Proof of Financial Assets

Kenyans have to provide proof that they can financially support themselves and other family members that might be going with them for the period of your tour. They can prove this by the following:

• Letter of employment demonstrating annual incomes.
• Bank statements.
• Prove of income of a Canadian family member or hot.
• Proof you have planned to get financial support from family/relatives to cover the period of your stay.

Purpose of Travel

Tourists will also have to show a purpose for their tour to Canada when they apply for a tourist visa. The requirements rely on the nation, but it can include:

• All details of the persons who can support their provided purpose of tour.
• A letter of invitation from your family member or sponsor you will meet.
• Any other documents that prove your purpose of trip.

Identity & Civil Status Documents

Kenyan citizens must provide photocopies of identity and civil status documents with their Canada tourist visa application. This includes marriage certificates, birth certificates, and divorce certificates.

• In few cases, you might be required to give National IDs or household or family registries.
• You will need to talk with the visa office in your nation for more details.

The Application Procedure for a Canadian Tourist Visa

The step-by-step process to receive your Canadian tourist visa is as follows:

1. Select the appropriate visa required according to your purpose of travel.
2. Complete your visa application form online from the official website.
3. Select a Visa Application Centre (VAC) and schedule a visa appointment.
4. See the amount you have to pay as visa charges.
5. Go to your scheduled visa appointment.
6. Keep checking the status of your visa application from time to time.
7. Recevie your tourist from the Visa Application Centre.