Canada is one of the world's leading business hubs, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from around the globe. If you want to travel to Canada to attend meetings, conferences, or explore business opportunities without directly working in Canada, you may need a Business Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV). At Sober Immigration, we assist clients in preparing strong business visitor applications, ensuring their purpose of visit is clearly demonstrated to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
What is a Business Visitor Visa?
A Business Visitor Visa allows foreign nationals to enter Canada temporarily to engage in business related activities, without directly joining the Canadian labour market. You can apply as a business visitor if you plan to:
- Attend business meetings, conferences, or trade fairs.
- Explore investment or partnership opportunities.
- Negotiate contracts or agreements.
- Receive training for work in your home country.
- Represent a foreign company for business transactions.
Important: If you want to actually work in Canada (paid employment or providing services to a Canadian company), you need a Work Permit, not a Business Visitor Visa.
Who Qualifies as a Business Visitor?
To qualify, you must show that:
- Your main source of income and business remains outside Canada.
- You are visiting temporarily and will leave Canada at the end of your stay.
- You have a legitimate business purpose for entering Canada.
- You meet TRV eligibility requirements (passport, funds, no inadmissibility).
Documents Required for a Business Visitor Visa
A strong business visitor application may include:
- Valid passport and application forms.
- Invitation letter from the Canadian company or conference organizer.
- Proof of business relationship (contracts, business correspondence).
- Evidence of financial support (bank statements, employment records).
- Proof of ties to home country (employment, business ownership, property).
- Travel itinerary, hotel reservations, and return flight details.
- Government visa fees.
Length of Stay
- Business visitors are usually allowed to stay in Canada for up to 6 months.
- Multiple-entry visas may be issued, allowing repeated visits for several years.
Common Reasons for Refusal
IRCC may refuse a Business Visitor Visa if:
- The purpose of visit is not clear or not proven.
- The applicant does not demonstrate strong ties to their home country.
- Financial documents are weak.
- Past immigration violations or poor travel history raise doubts.
How Sober Immigration Helps
At Sober Immigration, we:
- Review your case and confirm if Business Visitor Visa is the right option.
- Draft strong invitation letters and explanation letters.
- Collect and organize all supporting business documents.
- Address potential risks of refusal (home country ties, financial proof).
- Provide representation if your application has been refused before.
Why Choose Sober Immigration?
- Licensed Canadian immigration consultants with expertise in TRV and business visitor applications.
- Experience helping entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals.
- Transparent and step-by-step guidance.
- Strong record of successful approvals, even in complex cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about work permits and employment in Canada.
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- Assess your eligibility for immigration programs.
- Review your options based on your personal situation.
- Provide a clear action plan for your next steps.