Thousands of international business entrepreneurs come to Canada annually to do business with Canadian citizens and businesses. To do this, the business visitor must obtain a Business Visitor Visa. This visa allows eligible applicants to explore dynamic business opportunities throughout Canada and experience the Canadian culture.

A Canadian business visitor is considered a foreign national who travels to Canada to undertake activities relating to international trade.

Immigration officers will require the three items below before you will be allowed to enter Canada on a business visitor visa.
• Show that your primary source of income and your businesses are outside of Canada.
• Have no criminal records or health-based inadmissibility
• Show that the purpose of your visit is temporary
While the procedures for applying for a Canadian business visitor visa may seem uncomplicated, some applicants apply without seeking any help from a Canadian immigration lawyer, thinking that they can ‘do it themselves.

There is a higher risk of refusal for Canadian business visa applications in cases where the application is not adequately prepared. The Canadian immigration standards are very high.

We find this is the number one reason why people are denied entry to Canada due to insufficient knowledge of the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of immigration applications.

The documentation and processes in successfully obtaining a business visitor visa can be complex and usually require legal expertise. The last thing you want to happen during a crucial business meeting is to be unable to attend due to faulty paperwork.