Visitor Visa from Tunis - Can+ Category

[Wantun]

Hi,

I am from India but residing in Libya for the last 4 decades and intend to apply for a Canadian visitor visa through the visa office in Tunis, as the Canadian Embassy in Libya is closed since 2014.

PROFILE:

Marital Status: Married, 3 kids (applying alone).
Employment Status: Working in Oil & Gas Company in Libya since 2012
Personal Assets: Own both residential and commercial properties in India.
Travel History: UK (4 times), Europe (3 times), and the United Arab Emirates (multiple times).
Savings in Bank: Around 55,000 USD
Purpose and duration of visit: To visit my friend in Calgary including Calgary Stampede and later he will drive me to Banff and Jasper. Duration: 10 days. He will provide an Invitation letter in support of my application.

Currently hold US (B1/B2) and UK visas both valid for 5 years, although I have not yet traveled to the US. As I plan to visit both US and Canada during the summer of 2026 as part of my North American tour.

As I understand, I meet the eligibility criteria for the CAN+ category. I would appreciate your advice on whether it is preferable to apply for a visa now or after I have traveled to the U.S.?

Thank you for your time and guidance.

 

[Naturgrl]

You are applying from Libya, not Tunis but will be processed from another embassy or IRCC office. IRCC decides if processed for CAN+ which is expedited processing (sometimes). Up to you whether to travel to US before applying. Biggest hurdle for you is that you are Indian so don't live in country of citizenship. Show that you have PR or long term work permit in Libya, and that spouse and children live with you.