1. Application processing fee
2. Biometric fee

As mentioned above, the fees must be paid before you submit your application online or when you attend your appointment at the visa application center. The fee required may be paid in your local currency.

Fees are subject to change at any time and will not be refunded even if your application is rejected.

VFS Global has a range of other services such as package transmission or photocopying etc. See their website for the full list of services and associated fees.

Step 5 – Visit the visa application center

On the day of your appointment, arrive at the visa application center at least 15 minutes before your designated time. Don’t forget to take a copy of your visa application, as well as a valid passport or travel document with at least 2 pages that are blank on both sides.

You will hand over your application and supporting documents, provide a scan of your fingerprints and have your photo taken. Next, you’ll pay the fee and receive a receipt which will have a tracking number which you can use to find out the progress of your application.

As long as you have everything with you and haven’t forgotten to submit anything, this part of the process is quick and easy!

Step 6 – Track your application

You can track your application in the following ways:

1. On VFS Global’s website
2. Webchat: Chat Now
3. Email: info.canzim@vfshelpline.com
4. Helpline number: +263 8644041252/+2638644333024
5. Visit the visa application center in person

Step 7 – Collect your passport

Required documents

Whether you are applying online or in person, there is a list of required documents that you will need to submit with your visa application. There is a document checklist you can refer to, but documents include

1. Completed application form for a Temporary Resident Visa – IMM 5257
2. Passport – valid for at least 6 months past your trip with 2 blank pages.
3. Copies of all cancelled or expired passports as proof of previous trips
4. 2 photos with your name and date of birth written on the back. Must have been taken within the last 6 months. NOT REQUIRED if you are providing biometrics
   
5. Proof of legal residency status
   
6. Travel authorization letter (if the applicant is a minor) including parent (s) passport
7. Visa fee

It is important to note that further documents may be required depending on your nationality and where you are applying from. Applicants applying from Zimbabwe will need to submit other specific documents.

On the “Apply online” page, click on “Read the instruction guide”:

Go to the “Gather documents” section and click on the link for “Application for a visitor visa”:

Scroll down to “Select a country/territory” choose Zimbabwe and click on “Get documents”:

Please note, you must get the documents for the country you are applying from. Each country has different requirements and if you fail to include these additional documents, your application may be rejected.

On the next page, click on “Visa office instructions – Visit (IMM 5971)”:

You will then be directed to the visa office instruction document:

The above document must be used in conjunction with the document checklist IMM 5484. You also need to place the visa office instruction checklist on top of your application pack, so don’t forget to do this.

Read the instructions carefully! In addition to the above documents, applicants from Zimbabwe must also provide the following documents:

1. VFS Consent form
2. Family Information form IMM 5707
3. Schedule 1 form – IMM 5257B
4. Explanation of the purpose of your trip – details of your itinerary in Canada, provisional travel arrangements, such as an airline and/or hotel booking, letter of invitation from the person/business in Canada, registration at a conference, employment letter etc
5. Proof of sufficient funds – bank statements for the past three months and/or employment letter, pay-slips, proof of pension, business registration, investments, etc. N.B: If you are not paying for your own trip: a letter signed by the person paying and a copy of their passport. You must also explain how this person is related to you. Documents should be dated within the last 3 months
6. Other documents to prove you have ties in your home country – family, financial, employment, property ties etc
7. Letter from your employer – must include your employment status, length of service, position, salary, authorization of leave and date you will return to work. If you are traveling on business – letter to include the purpose of your trip and contact details of the company in Canada. If you are self-employed – provide evidence of your business, such as your business registration, license and financial documents
8. Proof of enrollment in a school – letter and transcript from the school/university that you will be attending
9. Copies of marriage certificates and birth certificates for each person applying for a visa
10. If you are planning to visit a friend/relative – letter of invitation along with your host’s passport or other immigration status document and proof of relationship
11. For business trips – business registration, financial documents, such as, income tax/bank statements and official invitation from business contacts in Canada to include names, addresses, purpose and length of trip and who will cover the expenses
12. For a conference, training or official visit – mission order, Letter from employer confirming trip and reason for travel, length of stay and your position, invitation from Canadian contacts, proof of registration, proof of financial support
13. For parents and grandparents super visa – medical insurance – 1-year cover and from a Canadian insurance company. Covers health care, hospitalization and repatriation for at least $100,000. It should be valid for each entry to Canada and available for review by border control. A letter of invitation that states care and support and a list of the number of people in the inviter’s household. Proof of relationship, such as a birth certificate

Please note, you must include a certified translation for any document that is not in English or French.

It is your responsibility to make sure you have all the required documents, so take care and read all the requirements before submitting your application.

If you’re planning to obtain your flight reservation for visa without paying for the ticket, all you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below: