Entry to Canada for International Academic Visitors

To ensure a smooth entry into Canada for international academic visitors,  the host department or unit will need to determine the visitor's appropriate entry category based on Citizenship and Immigration regulations, outlined below.   

• Academics not requiring work permits - CIC entry categories

• Academics requiring work permits - CIC entry categories

• Countries whose citizens require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada

• Process, place and cost to enter Canada

• Entry for spouse and children

• Is a medical required?

• Can I be denied entry to Canada?

International visitors will require documentation appropriate to their intended type of work for themselves as well as ensuring that any accompanying family members have the required visas.