Visa for person not wanting/needing to work

[Frenchie1971]

It's really impossible for any of us to guess what would happen at the border. However bringing five dogs would certainly be on the risky side and could certainly result in a refusal since bringing five dogs isn't typical visitor behaviour and the CBSA officer may be concerned you are attempting to live in Canada unauthorized. But again, impossible for any of us to say - you may be able to enter without issues even if you bring the dogs.

And just to add- if you need to be able to travel in and out of Canada frequently during those six months, I would say that complicates things significantly and most likely won't be possible. That's definitely the kind of behaviour CBSA will classify as resident behaviour (rather than tourist behaviour) and sooner or later they will tell you that you can't do it anymore. On the other hand, if you plan to enter Canada once and remain without leaving for six months - then it might work out. Again, hard to say.

Thanks Scylla. We would stay for the time allowed, like for six months, then leave for some time as we would have to, and come back again, if not denied the second entry. Wouldn't travel within the six months, or else would provide a return ticket if we wish to stay let's say four months. I hope I make sense. Thx for your help.

 

[Frenchie1971]

Foreign retirees may be individuals who immigrated later in life through an economic stream like skilled worker. They may be individuals who were sponsored through family class by their Canadian children. Or they may be individuals who are only visiting Canada and don't have temporary residence here (e.g. four months a year in Canada and 8 months in their home country). Canada is really no different than any other country in this regard. If you research immigration policies of other countries, you'll see that extremely few 1st world countries have retiree immigration classes. They all want workers.

So there are indeed, people,who come to Canada for months, then leave for a few months, and come back? If that's allowed, and as it would be for quite an extended stay, wouldn't you think the dogs would be allowed without too much issue?

 

[Frenchie1971]

Bringing in dogs may require permission from the appropriate department of Government of Canada, do exams and tests etc. and prepare the correct paperwork. At the border, if you don't have those paperwork ready, CBSA people are likely to refuse your entry.

For retirees, Canada had historically been a popular destination for retirees. Usually from 1) visitor who happens to have a cottage here 2) parents of immigrants or citizens who sponsored them.

Not sure if it still viable for 2)

I didn't mention the paperwork as this is an evidence to me, I am very used to the process. Where we live, we have probably one of the strongest pets requirements, so to us going anywhere else is very easy due to how much is involved to enter our country.
So would it be easy if I buy a place in Canada? Many thanks.

 

[scylla]

So would it be easy if I buy a place in Canada? Many thanks.

Buying a place in Canada won't change anything. You'll still only be allowed to enter as a visitor and the length of your visits will still be subject to CBSA officer discretion.

 

[scylla]

Thanks Scylla. We would stay for the time allowed, like for six months, then leave for some time as we would have to, and come back again, if not denied the second entry. Wouldn't travel within the six months, or else would provide a return ticket if we wish to stay let's say four months. I hope I make sense. Thx for your help.

If you want to be successful doing this, you'll want to spend less than six month in Canada each year (i.e. you would want to spend the majority of your time outside of Canada in any 12 months period). If you start spending more than half of your time in Canada, this is where CBSA starts getting unhappy. I would recommend for 4-5 per year in Canada and the rest outside of Canada if you want to make a real go of this. If you do that - then yes, you can probably bring your dogs. Make sure you check that all of the breeds you have are allowed into Canada.

 

[Frenchie1971]

If you want to be successful doing this, you'll want to spend less than six month in Canada each year (i.e. you would want to spend the majority of your time outside of Canada in any 12 months period). If you start spending more than half of your time in Canada, this is where CBSA starts getting unhappy. I would recommend for 4-5 per year in Canada and the rest outside of Canada if you want to make a real go of this. If you do that - then yes, you can probably bring your dogs. Make sure you check that all of the breeds you have are allowed into Canada.

Ok now that gives me some good directions, thank you! I need to think about this carefully as setting up a place in Canada to live only four months would be some work, but as I don't think my work qualifications is the equivalent of a Canadian bachelor, I think I have no choice. We are desperate for some cold fresh air and snow! Too much of Caribbean heat and sand

 

[bellaluna]

bellaluna and scylla, thank you for your help and guidance.
since reading your posts last night, i researched it all.
looks like we are unlucky (to say the least), as one of the requirement for education would be to have study in a university. this is not my case (not common in switzerland). Though i had a very good education, I obtained a full diploma following an apprenticeship in a banking institution. that was three years of full time education in banking, but not in an university... am i right to consider our chances over? everything else was fine, though my "old" age of 45 wouldn't give me many points, but i would score highest in languages.
if i am right, i dont see the point to start the whole process as i will be denied.
It is a shame, but this is life.
I saw once something about a self sufficient visa for quebec. Do you know something about it? cannot find this info again.
Now, what do you think of coming and going on a visitor visa, while renting a house in either ontario or quebec? would you advise against? i am not intersted to do anything against the law. just want to live peacefully, in charge of my own expenses, and not have a heart attack at the immigration desk every time we travel. many thanks to you two, and to all willing to pitch in and help me

Just pitching this as an alternative option, if ever...here is a PNP you might be able to try as a French speaker, in New Brunswick, you would be a category/priority 1:
http://www.welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/immigrating_and_settling/how_to_immigrate/new_brunswick_provincialnomineeprogram/New_Brunswick_express_entry/EligibilityRequirements.html

You'll have to meet the Federal Skilled Worker criteria and passing score, essentially at least 1 year of continuous work experience in the last 10 years, but there is no minimum education requirement. Do you know if you meet the FSW criteria, given your research? I've helped a 56-year-old relative get PR through FSW, so what's essential there is to meet the eligibility in the end.

Banking is not listed in the priority occupations, but I have heard of one banker on this forum who got invited to apply to NB PNP.

 

[mf4361]

I didn't mention the paperwork as this is an evidence to me, I am very used to the process. Where we live, we have probably one of the strongest pets requirements, so to us going anywhere else is very easy due to how much is involved to enter our country.
So would it be easy if I buy a place in Canada? Many thanks.

Sure if you are used to the procedure, it's possible if you do the right way. Just that there are people assumes they can bring it whatever, and then get upset when they are refused entry.

If its a problem money can solve, its not a problem. Parts of Canada's metro areas are the most unaffordable place to live in the world. But if you have tons of cash, why not

 

[Frenchie1971]

Just pitching this as an alternative option, if ever...here is a PNP you might be able to try as a French speaker, in New Brunswick, you would be a category/priority 1:
http://www.welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/immigrating_and_settling/how_to_immigrate/new_brunswick_provincialnomineeprogram/New_Brunswick_express_entry/EligibilityRequirements.html

You'll have to meet the Federal Skilled Worker criteria and passing score, essentially at least 1 year of continuous work experience in the last 10 years, but there is no minimum education requirement. Do you know if you meet the FSW criteria, given your research? I've helped a 56-year-old relative get PR through FSW, so what's essential there is to meet the eligibility in the end.

Thx for this. By doing the calculation without professional expertise, I would say that I could get about 70 points. But I would not be able to provide one of the requirements, being an offer of employment. I do not wish to have to work. Otherwise I would be in the 0 classification from what I can see, being that my current employment is manager and it's my own business too, and the last job I have/had. Would I be forced to live in New Brunswick? Sounds lovely but more challenging for flight connections to the Caribbean, so would prefer Ontario, but of course I can't be picky either. I appreciate he suggestion, many thanks

 

[Frenchie1971]

Sure if you are used to the procedure, it's possible if you do the right way. Just that there are people assumes they can bring it whatever, and then get upset when they are refused entry.

If its a problem money can solve, its not a problem. Parts of Canada's metro areas are the most unaffordable place to live in the world. But if you have tons of cash, why not

Even with tons of cash, one still has to respect and follow the Law. I am. It sure the immigration office will care much if i tell him that I want to live in an expensive area (and I don't, I want to live a bit on the outside, with fresh air and green forest to walk).

 

[mf4361]

Even with tons of cash, one still has to respect and follow the Law. I am. It sure the immigration office will care much if i tell him that I want to live in an expensive area (and I don't, I want to live a bit on the outside, with fresh air and green forest to walk).

Then thank you for being a law abiding citizen

But yes a foreigner can buy real estate in Canada

 

[Bs65]

Anyone else has thoughts on bringing in five dogs in Canada on a visitor visa? As it can be approved for up to six months, wouldn't it sound normal to want to bring your pets with on an extended vacation? One of them is an ESA anyway and the four others are tiny. Thx for input. If that's a no, and there is no other way to enter based on our situation, we would have to forget about it, though it is, with the USA, the only country close to where we have established residence (apart for South America which is out of question). We would need this closeness as would frequently travel back and forth and my husband would often want come visit his family. Thx.

Assume apart from the health requirements to import dogs into Canada you have also checked if there are any quarantine requirements for the return to home country. Plus of course the cost of shipping dogs back and forth, for sure 5 dogs not allowed in the cabin so freight.