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Doubt about wx-1 visa for tour purpose in Canada

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mkxu

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Apr 7, 2022
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Hi here,

Does anyone know whether a Canadian wx-1 business visitor visa (10year, multiple entries) can be used just for a holiday trip? I hold this visa from a previous business visit.

I tried to find this (https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=456&top=16) but not sure whether wx-1 counts for "temporary resident visa"

If the answer is yes, then, should I bring any specific document in addition to the passport and visa?
 
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canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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mkxu said:
Hi here,

Does anyone know whether a Canadian wx-1 business visitor visa (10year, multiple entries) can be used just for a holiday trip? I hold this visa from a previous business visit.

I tried to find this (https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=456&top=16) but not sure whether wx-1 counts for "temporary resident visa"

If the answer is yes, then, should I bring any specific document in addition to the passport and visa?
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No it can’t be used for anything but business.
 
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chelsea

Full Member
Sep 19, 2011
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Hmmmmm. For "both business AND tourism", meaning you can go on a holiday while you are still legally on a temporary stay in Canada after being sent by your employer overseas. Should be supported by your employer overseas maybe?

Might be a different topic but poses equal importance. Years back, my spouse on a closed wp went home to attend father's funeral, and upon going back to Canada, CBSA called employer to ascertain that my spouse was still employed, before being allowed re-entry.

Maybe try calling CIC first.
 
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mkxu

Newbie
Apr 7, 2022
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chelsea said:
Hmmmmm. For "both business AND tourism", meaning you can go on a holiday while you are still legally on a temporary stay in Canada after being sent by your employer overseas. Should be supported by your employer overseas maybe?

Might be a different topic but poses equal importance. Years back, my spouse on a closed wp went home to attend father's funeral, and upon going back to Canada, CBSA called employer to ascertain that my spouse was still employed, before being allowed re-entry.

Maybe try calling CIC first.
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Hi Chelsea,

Thanks for your reply! So I guess your wife has a w1 visa? My visa is multiple-entry business visitor so I just plan to re-enter Canada for a trip
 
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