A Permanent Resident or a PR is a non-Canadian citizen granted permanent resident status. The PR status allows a person to live, work or study in Canada. A person with a PR status is protected under Canada’s laws and citizen rights and is entitled to social benefits. In addition, an individual with a PR status can later apply for Canadian citizenship. A person holding PR status must spend a minimum of 730 days in Canada in the last five years for retaining their status.

To get a visitor visa, you must meet the basic requirements mentioned below:

• The person must have a valid travel document such as a passport.
• The person must not have criminal or immigration-related convictions.
• The person must be in good health.
• The person must convince the immigration officer that they will return to their homeland because of their ties with the home country like the home, family, job or financial assets.
• The person must have enough money for the stay.
• The person must convince the immigration officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit.

A person may also need a letter of invitation from someone living in Canada and a medical exam.

A few people are not allowed to enter Canada. There are several reasons for it, including being involved in:

• Human rights violations
• Criminal activity
• Organized crime

Health, security and financial reasons are some other reasons for inadmissibility..

Canada visa application for a minor child requires:

• Valid passport of the child
• Birth Certificate’s photocopy
• Letter of Authorization from both parents of the minor or legal guardian along with their contact details including details like name, phone number and address of the person who would look after the child in Canada.