Information for Visiting Canada

 

Document & Passport Requirements

A valid passport is the only universally accepted identification document and should be used to enter Canada.

U.S. citizens are exempt from the eTA and visa requirements below but must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport (or NEXUS at select points of entry only).

 

Visa Requirements

Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

It is important to note that some visa-required participants may need to provide their biometrics. Biometrics can only be provided in person at a biometric collection site, and visa processing does not begin until biometrics are on file. For more information about biometrics, please consult this webpage.

If you need a visa, please apply ASAP. If you need a letter to support your application, please email your request and contact details to admin@northernfinanceassociation.org.

Please include the information below in your email as requested by the Government of Canada.

(We will not store this information, it will only be used to complete the letter of support for your visa application.)

  • Name (as displayed on your passport):
  • Date of birth: {DD-MM-YYYY}
  • Address and telephone number:
  • Relationship to the conference hosts:
  • Purpose(s) of travel: {attending or presenting at a conference, tourism, etc.}
  • Duration of stay:
  • Address of stay: {Address where you will stay at}
  • Means of subsistence: {you will pay for all his/her/their expenses, etc.}
  • Date of departure from Canada:
  • Address and telephone number in Canada:
  • Job title:
  • Legal status in Canada: {Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident}

 

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Requirement

Most travellers need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport. Applying for an eTA is a simple online process that takes just a few minutes to complete. Most applicants get their eTA approval (via an email) within minutes. However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents. It is best to get an eTA before you book your flight to Canada.

More details or to apply for an eTA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/facts.html

 

COVID-19 in Canada

No Covid test is required to enter Canada at this time: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid

Government of Canada COVID-19 Page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html