Canada visa requirements for Malaysian citizens

Many visitors dream of visiting Canada, and it is also a popular spot for expats to live and work. If you're planning a vacation or a longer stay, you might wonder how to secure a Canadian visa for Malaysian passport holders.

This tutorial contains all you need to know about Canadian visa requirements for Malaysians.

Do Malaysians need a visa to Canada?

So, is there a tourist visa to Canada for Malaysian passport holders? The simple answer is that most Malaysian nationals will require a visa for a journey to Canada, whether as a tourist, student, or worker.

What is a Canada visa?

A Canadian visa is a government-issued document that allows foreign citizens, such as Malaysian citizens, to travel and stay in Canada for a variety of purposes, including tourist, study, job, and permanent residency. Depending on the purpose of your visit, you will need different sorts of visas. Canadian visas are normally issued in Malaysia by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), as well as Canadian embassies, consulates, and visa offices.

Obtaining a Canadian visa from the Canadian Consulate or Embassy in Malaysia is not sufficient to enter Canada, even if the Consulate determines that you are qualified and meet the entry conditions. The Canadian Border Services Officers (BSO) nevertheless maintain the authority to determine whether you are fit to enter.

If you answer their questions honestly and accurately, they will let you to enter Canada; nevertheless, if they have any doubts, they may ask you to return to Malaysia, even if you have a Canadian visa.

1. Check Canada visa requirements for Malaysian citizens 

Malaysia passport holders are NOT ELIGIBLE for eTA

The type of visa you require will be determined by your intended activities in Canada. If you're going to Canada for work, your paperwork will be different than if you're going on a vacation. We'll go into the Canada work permit/visas for Malaysians later, but you can get all of the information you need for various visa categories on the Canadian government website.

Consider applying for a visiting visa³, often known as a temporary residency visa. Here are the necessary conditions and paperwork. This is the visa required to visit Canada as a tourist or if you have previously been authorized for a work permit and are planning to reside there temporarily.
While you may just need a passport, you may want to submit a few other papers in your application to demonstrate that you satisfy the other conditions for a visa. Tourist applications may include the following:

  • Your travel history, which indicates you have previously been awarded visas.
  • Your itinerary in Canada, which demonstrates that you've made plans and intend to leave at the end of your stay
  • A bank account statement that shows you have adequate money to pay for your vacation.
     

2. How To Apply Canada eTA For Malaysian Citizens

Citizens of Malaysia need to apply for a visa at the Canada Embassy in Malaysia

  • Choose the Correct Visa Program for You: Understand the many immigration programs available and decide which one best suits your needs, whether you want to work temporarily in Canada or seek permanent status.
  • Check If You're Eligible to Apply: Ensure that you fulfill the exact requirements of your selected immigration program or visa.
  • Take the necessary assessments. Undergo medical exams as needed by the immigration program. Depending on the program, you may be required to complete language proficiency exams such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for international qualifications.
  • Gather Necessary documents: Gather all of the paperwork indicated above for your selected program, including basic documents like a passport and particular documents like evidence of acceptance for a Canadian student visa.
  • Create an IRCC Secure Account: By creating an account on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC) platform, you will have access to all of the forms and information you will need to complete your application. Signing up requires a GCKey login and password.
  • Fill out the Visa Application Form: You may complete and submit the Canadian visa application form online using the IRCC system. You can alternatively download the completed form and submit it in person to a visa application center in Malaysia or the Embassy of Canada to Malaysia, as there is no longer a Canadian consular post in Malaysia. If you are unable to produce any of the essential supporting papers, you must submit a visa waiver form with your application.
  • Pay the Required fees: Depending on your status, you may be able to pay your visa costs online; otherwise, you must pay them at the visa application center or embassy. Make sure you pay any applicable fees and have your receipts accessible.
  • Attend the Interview: Once you have submitted your application and paid the relevant costs, you will be assigned a date for your visa interview. Arrive on time for your interview, answer all questions properly and honestly, and be prepared to provide the needed biometric information, such as your fingerprints and photo.
  • Wait for Your Visa: After the interview, patiently await an answer on your visa status. If the Canadian government is happy with your application, you will be granted a visa within 15-30 days; otherwise, you will receive a denial letter. You can pick up your passport in person at the visa application facility or have it shipped to you via courier.
 
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