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title: Canada visa for citizens of Ethiopia
description: "Citizens of Ethiopia need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100 + CA$35 service fee. Processing: 30–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Ethiopia

Citizens of Ethiopia need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 1825 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 30–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100 + CA$35 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements or pay stubs showing sufficient funds for the trip

## How to apply

1. **Prepare application package** — Gather all required documents and forms as per IRCC checklist
2. **Pay government fees online** — Pay the CAD 100 visitor visa fee plus CAD 85 biometrics fee (if applicable) via IRCC portal
3. **Book biometric appointment at VFS Global** — Schedule an appointment online at your nearest Canada Visa Application Centre (VAC)
4. **Submit application and biometrics in person** — Visit the VFS Global centre with your documents and provide fingerprints and photograph
5. **Wait for processing** — Typical processing time is 30–60 days; check status online via IRCC account
6. **Receive decision and passport submission** — If approved, submit your passport to the VAC for visa sticker issuance (by mail or in person)
7. **Collect passport with visa** — Pick up your passport from VFS or receive it by courier

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure date
- **Completed Temporary Resident Visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Supporting): Download and fill out from IRCC website
- **Family information form (IMM 5645 or IMM 5707)** (Supporting): For applicants 18 and older
- **Digital passport-sized photograph (specifications on IRCC website)** (Supporting): Taken within the last 6 months
- **Biometric fee receipt** (Supporting): Pay and include the receipt in application package
- **Proof of financial support (bank statements, employment letter, pay stubs)** (Financial): Show you can cover stay and return expenses
- **Travel itinerary (flight reservations, accommodation bookings)** (Travel): Round-trip or onward travel details
- **Letter of invitation (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Includes host's contact and proof of status in Canada
- **Purpose of visit documentation (tourist plan, conference invitation, etc.)** (Supporting): Explain why you are visiting
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country** (Employment): Demonstrate return obligations

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** CAD 2,000 minimum for short stay (plus accommodation costs)
- Bank statements (last 3-6 months)
- Pay stubs
- Employment letter
- Tax returns

Must demonstrate sufficient funds for entire stay and onward travel

## Good to know

- Biometrics are mandatory and must be done in person at a VAC
- Processing can take up to 60 days; apply well in advance
- Not providing proof of ties may increase rejection risk

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or missing documents** — Use IRCC Document Checklist and double-click completeness
- **Insufficient funds or vague purpose of visit** — Provide clear bank records and a detailed itinerary
- **Weak ties to home country (risk of not returning)** — Include employment, property, or family proof
- **Previous immigration violations or criminality** — Be honest; any misrepresentation leads to ban

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Ethiopia need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Ethiopia need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV).

### How long can citizens of Ethiopia stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Ethiopia?

Government fee: CA$100 + CA$35 service fee.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 30–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Ethiopia need for Canada?

Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages); Completed Temporary Resident Visa application form (IMM 5257); Family information form (IMM 5645 or IMM 5707); Digital passport-sized photograph (specifications on IRCC website); Biometric fee receipt; Proof of financial support (bank statements, employment letter, pay stubs); and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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