INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

Traveling from Outside of North America

It is recommended that all international delegates review the requirements of the Canadian Government with regard to travel to Canada.  For more information, please visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.

Entry Requirements for Canada

Please refer to the following website for entry requirements for Canada, including a list of countries whose citizens require travel visas (scroll down the page):  Entry Requirements for Canada.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Review the Government of Canada’s official website to apply for an eTA to fly to a Canadian airport. Find out what it is and how to apply online.

Biometrics

For information on biometrics (fingerprints and photographs), please refer to Biometrics.

Travel Visas

It may take Canadian Embassies/Consulates several months to process a visa application. Applicants must check with their respective authorities to determine exact processing requirements. For more information about Canadian government requirements for visitors and contact information for Visa offices, visit www.cic.gc.ca.

This link provides an estimate on how long it may take to process a visa application, based on the duration to process 80% of applications in the past: visa processing times.

Letters of Invitation for Travel Visas

Upon request, the Canadian Radiation Protection Association (CRPA) will issue a Letter of Invitation to international delegates who require a travel visa to enter Canada to attend the conference.

  • CRPA does not issue Letters of Invitation for groups – letters are issued for individuals only. 
  • CRPA does not accept any responsibility for visa applications nor will it influence the processing of visas.
  • All individuals requesting a Letter of Invitation must be registered as a conference delegate and payment must be made in full. 
  • CRPA does not cover expenses related to conference attendance. Costs for conference registration, travel, accommodation, transportation, and meals not included with conference registration are the responsibility of the delegate.
  • If a delegate is unable to attend the conference due to being unable to obtain a visa, a refund for conference registration fees will be issued upon request, in accordance with the Refund and Cancellation Policy.
 

Click on the button below for information on how to request a Letter of Invitation 

Requesting a Letter of Invitation
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