Visitors visa from Germany to Canada

[shiler]

hello, I need some guidance on what is needed if I am trying to sponsor someone coming from Munich, Germany to Winnipeg. All replies are appreciated
Thank you

 

[Buletruck]

Are they coming as a tourist? If the hold a German passport all they need is an eTA.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio..._ave&utm_medium=short-url-en&utm_campaign=eta

If they aren’t coming as a tourist, we need more details of what you are sponsoring them for (spouse, student, etc).

 

[shiler]

They have a travel document and travel document for foreigners (which is a passport) they would only be coming as a visitor. Not for business or school just for my sisters wedding it’s for my uncle and aunt with her 3 kids that I have not seen in about 12 years.

 

[Buletruck]

So what is there status in Germany?

As with any visitor, the chance of success will depend on the strength of the application. You are not actually sponsoring them, just providing a letter of support and invitation. They will still need to provide proof they have sufficient finances, ties to the country of residence and strong evidence they will return.

 

[shiler]

They are not 100% citizens but my aunt and uncle they have id cards and forigein passports but the 3 kids are citizens. Are the same as if you have a PR card in canada but not citizenship! Does that make sense?
they have jobs and homes there, my aunts kids are born there, my aunts husband is a manager at a resturant! They have bank accounts and go to school as well!
Do you think that they should apply as visitors or just eTA??

 

[Buletruck]

The kids should be able to apply for eTA’s if they have German passports. What passports do the parents hold? If they are from a visa waiver country, they can apply for an eTA as well. Otherwise they will need a TRV. Keep the requested time to about 2-3 weeks maximum.

 

[shiler]

They both have travel document for foriegners (it has a white cover) basically a passport and it also comes with a travel document card! They are from munich germany! Do they need a Temporary Visitor Visa or eTA?

 

[Buletruck]

Your aunt and uncle will need a TRV. If you click on the “find out what document you need” at the top of the page (link) it will walk you through what they need.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp