Religious Visa for Canada

[hisgracealone]

Hi all,
I have few questions about missionary or religious visa for Canada. I am an Indian and I wish to go to Canada to fulfill God's call in my life.I was with a mission organization in India for 2 years.

I needed guidance into this like is it possible, will I be able to work part time to raise support for myself,etc. ?
Please anyone and everyone can pool in.

Thanks,
Jessie

 

[scylla]

If you are a member of the clergy, then you can come to Canada with a tourist visa only (no work permit):

Clergy are: People coming to Canada to work as ordained ministers, lay persons or members of a religious order do not need a work permit to perform their religious duties or assist a religious group. These religious duties may include preaching doctrine, presiding at liturgical functions or providing spiritual counselling.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-nopermit.asp#c

If you are not a member of the clergy but want to come to Canada to do missionary / religious work, then you need a work permit to do the missionary / religious work (but no LMO): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-permit.asp

No - you will not be able to work part time to support yourself and your family. You should bring enough funds to support yourself during your stay.

 

[hisgracealone]

Thank you very much.

Got one more question though.
You mentioned if I am not a member of a clergy, then I do need a work permit.
So what will be the visa type I should be applying for?

Please guide me further.

Thanks,
Jessie

 

[hisgracealone]

What type of Visa would that be and do I need to be part of an organisation ?

Waiting!!
Thanks heaps..

 

[scylla]

Thank you very much.

Got one more question though.
You mentioned if I am not a member of a clergy, then I do need a work permit.
So what will be the visa type I should be applying for?

Instructions on how to apply for a work permit are here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-how.asp

Yes - you will need to be part of an organization and that organization should provide a detailed letter outlining the missionary work you will be doing in Canada.

 

[hisgracealone]

Thanks..
Remain Blessed in the Lord..

Jessie