Can I apply for parents Canadian Visitor Visa here in Canada?

[Rose113]

Hello. I am living in Canada and looking into bringing my parents to Canada for a 2 months visit. Can I apply for their visas here in Canada online or does this need to be done in Guyana? I read that they need to send it into VAC In Georgetown but then again it can be done online. I also read that fees paid within Canada will not accepted. They need a bank draft in Canadian dollars in Guyana so I am a bit confused. Can someone kindly advise me on the best process here?

Also, the GCKey, can I apply for GCKey if they are in Guyana? Thank you.

 

[Jalex23]

Hello. I am living in Canada and looking into bringing my parents to Canada for a 2 months visit. Can I apply for their visas here in Canada online or does this need to be done in Guyana? I read that they need to send it into VAC In Georgetown but then again it can be done online. I also read that fees paid within Canada will not accepted. They need a bank draft in Canadian dollars in Guyana so I am a bit confused. Can someone kindly advise me on the best process here?

Also, the GCKey, can I apply for GCKey if they are in Guyana? Thank you.

Please use the tool:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

 

[bellaluna]

Hello. I am living in Canada and looking into bringing my parents to Canada for a 2 months visit. Can I apply for their visas here in Canada online or does this need to be done in Guyana? I read that they need to send it into VAC In Georgetown but then again it can be done online. I also read that fees paid within Canada will not accepted. They need a bank draft in Canadian dollars in Guyana so I am a bit confused. Can someone kindly advise me on the best process here?

Also, the GCKey, can I apply for GCKey if they are in Guyana? Thank you.

Hi, I checked the Georgetown VAC website: https://www.csc-cvac.com/en-GY/selfservice/cvac_application_processing

I believe that part where it says they will not accept fees paid within Canada refers to the option of submitting their application through the VAC.

If you want to apply for your parents online from Canada, you can very well do it and pay the fees online using the link Jalex23 provided. When they send their passports to the VAC after they get their passport request, there will be additional fees to be paid to the VAC. Hope this helps clear it up for you.

 

[Rose113]

Thank you for the response. That cleared up my confusion.

One last thing, can I have the forms electronically signed on Adobe or do I need to send the forms to my parents in Guyana for their signature?

 

[Naheulbeuck]

Thank you for the response. That cleared up my confusion.

One last thing, can I have the forms electronically signed on Adobe or do I need to send the forms to my parents in Guyana for their signature?

Since you are applying online, the forms will need to be scanned anyways, so why don't you fill the form, have your parents print them, sign them, scan them and send them to you through email?

 

[bellaluna]

^ Yes, that's true. Also note that the generic application form must not be signed (just validate and generate the barcodes) if you are submitting online. If you know how to capture your parents' signatures electronically and insert them in the forms using Adobe Acrobat (or Preview for Mac) for the other forms, you can use that too...I've done it without any problems.