Denied Canadian ETA because of my purpose of travel and ties to my country of residence. How should I reapply?
I was denied an ETA application into Canada because of my purpose of travel and ties to Canada or country of residence.
I am a 20 year old engineering student in Turkey who has been to America on tour before. I want to apply for visa to tour Canada for two weeks in January. The only tie I have here is an educational tie.
Will it help if I reapply with a letter from my university here and also an invitation from a Canadian resident? Or is it better if I return to my home country Nigeria and re-apply.
Best Answer
First off being a Nigerian citizen, you are not eligible for an ETA to Canada unless you are a US Permanent Resident, which it would appear you are not.
For a visitors visa as a student, it is pretty standard that you get a letter from your school indicating you're enrolled and that the duration of visit will not affect your studies.
If you're going as a tourist as you indicate, you don't need an invitation letter from a resident of Canada. You will need hotel bookings, proof of having booked a tour with a tour company (if that is your mode of tourism), etc
Finally as to whether it is better to apply from Turkey or Nigeria, it shouldn't make a difference. As a student in Turkey you are allowed to apply from Turkey per the Canadian Government website. You can apply online or using paper. See below:
If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your application is complete and that all proper documentation is included. You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.
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Can I apply for eTA Canada twice?
No. Once approved, your eTA is valid for five years or until your passport expires \u2013 whichever comes first. You can come to Canada as many times as you wish as long as your eTA remains valid.Can you reapply for an eTA?
You'll have to reapply for an eTA. Depending on your situation, it may not be possible to get an eTA at the last minute.What can I do if my eTA is denied?
If your application was refused, you should not travel to Canada. If you try to travel to Canada with a refused eTA, you will be prevented from boarding your flight. We encourage you to reapply for an eTA only once you have addressed the reason(s) leading to the refusal of your application.How do I appeal my Canadian visa refusal?
The appeal options for Canadian visa refusal are:How to know the real reason for Canada visa refusal!
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