If you have a passport or visa from Canada, and are considering travelling to Hong Kong or Croatia soon, it may be best for you to apply for a visa before your trip.
Tips for Getting a Canada Visa
Which Countries in Europe have Canada Visas?
For citizens of certain European countries, Canada offers a visa-free travel arrangement. This means that you don’t need a visa to enter Canada and stay for up to six months. Countries included in the visa-free travel arrangement are Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Bulgaria. CANADA VISA FOR HONG KONG CITIZENS
To be eligible for a Canada visa, you must:
– Be a citizen of one of the countries listed above
– Have a valid passport
– Not have any criminal convictions that would make you inadmissible to Canada
– Not have any serious health problems
– Not be a threat to public safety
– Have enough money to support yourself while in Canada
If you meet all of the criteria listed above, your application will be processed and you’ll receive an approval letter from the Canadian Embassy or Consulate. You’ll then need to fill out an arrival card and present it when arriving in Canada. Once in Canada, you should visit the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) office nearest you to get your visa in person. CANADA VISA FOR CROATIA CITIZENS
What Documentation is Required?
To travel to Canada as a citizen of Hong Kong, you will need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of departure from Canada and a visa. Please see the Embassy of Canada in Croatia’s website for more specific information on how to obtain a visa.
For Canadians travelling to Croatia, the same documentation is required – a passport valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of departure from Croatia and a visa. Please see the Croatian Embassy website for more specific information on how to obtain a visa.
How Long Does It Take to Receive a Visa?
It can take up to four weeks for a visa to be issued. Applicants should plan on waiting this long if they are applying from outside of Canada. For applicants from within Canada, the wait time might be shorter depending on their particular circumstances.
Where Can You Get a Visa?
There are a few ways to get a visa to Canada if you are a citizen of Hong Kong or Croatia. You can apply for a visa at a Canadian embassy or consulate in your home country, or you can apply for a temporary resident visa at a Canadian border agency.
If you are travelling to Canada as a tourist, you may be able to stay for up to six months without a visa if you have valid tickets and proof of health insurance. If you are travelling to Canada for business purposes, you may be able to stay for up to one year without a visa.
If you plan on staying in Canada for more than six months, you will need to apply for an immigration permit. You can find more information about applying for a visa and getting an immigration permit on the Department of Citizenship and Immigration website.