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Most applicants need to give their biometrics, but IRCC may have certain exemptions or temporary measure for special situations.

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Canada Visa Application Centre

Hanjie International Headquarters, 19th Floor, Block A No.171 Zhongbei Road

Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei, China

430071

Monday to Friday : 08:00 - 16:00

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Information about the application process

01.

Identify visa type

Choose the right immigration program for your stay in Canada

02.

Submit your application and pay your fees

Complete your application, pay your IRCC fees and submit it to IRCC

03.

Wait for your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL)

IRCC will contact you when it's time to enroll your biometrics

04.

Book a VAC appointment

Find your closest VAC and schedule an appointment

05.

Visit the VAC

Visit the VAC to enroll your biometrics and submit any documents

06.

Check your application status

Stay informed about the progress of your application

07.

Wait for your passport request letter

IRCC will send you a letter requesting your passport and any other additional documents

08.

Submit your passport and any other documents through the VAC

If you haven’t already submitted your passport, you can use the VAC to send it to IRCC

09.

Collect your passport and application decision

Get your documents back from the VAC

Applying for a tourist visa?

Here's what you'll need

For a Canadian temporary resident visa, you generally need the following:

A valid travel document, like a passport
Proof of financial means to support your stay in Canada
Travel itinerary, including hotel bookings and flight reservations
Proof of ties to your home country, such as employment, family or property ownership
Any other additional information based on your specific situation

Please visit IRCC for more information on visitor visas >>