Business travel to Canada
I need to visit a customer in Canada for a week or two. I'm freelance and I'm working for an Italian company but the customer is in Toronto.
According to the website of Government of Canada (visit on business), I can visit the customer because:
- you plan to stay for less than six months,
- you do not plan to enter the Canadian labour market,
- your main place of business, and source of income and profits, is outside Canada,
I've a doubt about this point:
- you have documents that support your application
What kind of documents do I need from my company to be sure I can enter Canada? How many times can I enter in Canada using this kind of permission? (Probably I need to come back to Toronto two or three times this year).
Best Answer
I recently traveled to Canada for business. At the Immigration I presented my Invitation Letter (basically a document signed by company that asked me to come to Canada with all information about my work and the reason for which they need me in Canada). This document and the return ticket have been enough to enter in Canada for business.
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I'm a freelance software engineer based in Italy. The letter must contains all personal details and the details of one contact of the company (who signed the letter). This is the main part of the letter:
- COMPANY relationship to the invitee and your business history together Andrea Girardi participated in development projects with COMPANY since DATE. During this period, he was involved in COMPANY projects either as an independent contractor/consultant or as an employee of a third party company and acquired a wealth of specific knowledge about COMPANY applications and customers.
- Andrea collaborates closely with COMPANY staff, but is not related to anyone at COMPANY
- purpose of the trip: we are starting new projects and initiatives that require Andrea to meet COMPANY clients in person to define and design the software solutions. Andrea will also participate in training sessions related to these projects.
- the length of time the person will be visiting COMPANY in Canada: We expect the visit to last between one and two months
- accommodation and living expenses covered by COMPANY: accommodation, transportation and meals for the expected duration of the trip
- the date the person intends to leave Canada: return tickets have been already booked for July 9. If needed, Andrea’s stay may be extended until the end of July
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Quick Answer about "Business travel to Canada"
- you plan to stay for less than 6 months.
- you don't plan to enter the Canadian labour market.
- your main place of business and source of income and profits is outside Canada.
- you have documents that support your application.
Can I enter Canada for business trip?
No, business visitors who need a visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) must complete the visitor visa or eTA form. The eTA and visitor visa cover all visitors, including those coming to Canada on business.What are the restrictions to enter Canada?
Government of Canada temporarily suspending mandatory random arrival testing at all airports- mandatory random arrival testing at land borders.
- arrival testing for travellers who don't qualify as fully vaccinated and are allowed entry into Canada.
Can I go to Canada just to visit?
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.Do I need a Covid test to enter Canada?
When you arrive at the border, you must present a valid negative test result (paper or electronic proof) or proof of a previous positive molecular test result taken at least 10 calendar days and no more than 180 calendar days before entering Canada. Counting starts the day after your test.How to Start a Travel Agency Business In Canada? | Pakistani Businessman|
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