Distinguishing a visit from proposed work
Describe the planned Canadian activities in ordinary language: who you will meet, what you will do and who benefits from the activity. The document title alone does not decide the appropriate permission.
If you will provide services, fulfil a contract or work for a Canadian company, resolve the permission question with appropriately authorised assistance before using a visitor application.
Before contacting us from Visakhapatnam
Have your nationality, proposed dates, travel purpose and whether a Canadian host is involved ready for the initial discussion. Ask what assistance is included and what the charges are before proceeding. Keep original documents with you unless a specific next step has been agreed.
Our document checklist explains the main record groups. The application process covers submission, official instructions and later requests.