Every year, thousands of foreign business owners come to Canada to expand, invest, and strengthen their business relationships. TRAVIA IMMIGRATION CONSULTING assists you in preparing a visa application to travel to Canada.
There are numerous reasons why a person may visit Canada on business. It is frequently the first step for business owners/entrepreneurs evaluating the Canadian market before beginning operations.
A business Visitor Visa allows foreign business owners to visit Canada temporarily to explore opportunities to expand their operations, invest, and advance business relationships. Business visitors usually stay in Canada for a few days or weeks, but they are often granted permission to stay for up to six months. Business visitors enter Canada to engage in business activities but do not enter the labour market, so they do not require a work permit.
WHO IS A BUSINESS VISITOR VISA FOR?
To qualify as a business visitor in Canada, you must demonstrate that:
- You plan to stay for less than six months
- You do not intend to enter the Canadian labour market
- Your main place of business, source of income, and profits is not in Canada
- You have documents to support your application
- You fulfill Canada's basic entry requirements because you
- hold a valid travel document, such as a passport
- Have enough money for your stay and return home
- Prepare to leave Canada at the end of your visit
- are not a criminal, security, or health risk for Canadians
WHAT IS A BUSINESS VISITOR VISA FOR?
While visiting Canada temporarily, business visitors are permitted to engage in a variety of activities. As a business visitor, you may conduct the following activities:
- Purchasing Canadian goods or services for a foreign business or government
- Taking orders for products or services
- Attending meetings, conferences, conventions, or trade fairs
- Providing after-sales support as part of a warranty or sales agreement
- Being trained by a Canadian parent company for which you work outside of Canada
- Employee training at a foreign company's Canadian branch
- Being trained by a Canadian company that sold you equipment or services.
