Business visitors: Arriving
When you arrive in Canada, you will be greeted by an officer of the Canada
Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA is
responsible for protecting the borders and points of entry to Canada. The
CBSA officer will ask you the purpose of your visit and confirm that you
meet the requirements for admission to Canada. This is standard for anyone
entering Canada, whether you have a temporary resident visa or not.
You should have all relevant documents on hand to present to the officer
when you arrive. These documents include, but are not limited to:
- a valid passport or travel document that will be valid until the
end of your stay
- if applicable, a temporary resident visa
- letters of support from your parent company and a letter of invitation
from the Canadian host business
- a copy of any contracts or bills to support your visit
- 24-hour contact details of your business host in Canada and
- proof that you have enough money for both your stay in Canada and your
return home.
You will not be allowed into Canada if you give false or incomplete information,
or if you do not satisfy the officer that you are eligible for entry into
Canada. You will also have to satisfy the officer that you will leave Canada
at the end of your authorized stay in Canada.
