Doubt about wx-1 visa for tour purpose in Canada

[mkxu]

Hi here,

Does anyone know whether a Canadian wx-1 business visitor visa (10year, multiple entries) can be used just for a holiday trip? I hold this visa from a previous business visit.

I tried to find this (https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=456&top=16) but not sure whether wx-1 counts for "temporary resident visa"

If the answer is yes, then, should I bring any specific document in addition to the passport and visa?

 

[canuck78]

Hi here,

Does anyone know whether a Canadian wx-1 business visitor visa (10year, multiple entries) can be used just for a holiday trip? I hold this visa from a previous business visit.

I tried to find this (https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=456&top=16) but not sure whether wx-1 counts for "temporary resident visa"

If the answer is yes, then, should I bring any specific document in addition to the passport and visa?

No it can’t be used for anything but business.

 

[mkxu]

No it can’t be used for anything but business.

Hi canuck78! Really? This page (https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=456&top=16) states that "If it is a multiple-entry visa and it has not expired, you can use it to enter Canada for both business and tourism.".

 

[canuck78]

Hi canuck78! Really? This page (https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=456&top=16) states that "If it is a multiple-entry visa and it has not expired, you can use it to enter Canada for both business and tourism.".

I stand corrected. In general CBSA doesn’t like people using business visas for tourism but you have proof if you ever get pushback on arrival.

 

[chelsea]

Hmmmmm. For "both business AND tourism", meaning you can go on a holiday while you are still legally on a temporary stay in Canada after being sent by your employer overseas. Should be supported by your employer overseas maybe?

Might be a different topic but poses equal importance. Years back, my spouse on a closed wp went home to attend father's funeral, and upon going back to Canada, CBSA called employer to ascertain that my spouse was still employed, before being allowed re-entry.

Maybe try calling CIC first.

 

[mkxu]

Hmmmmm. For "both business AND tourism", meaning you can go on a holiday while you are still legally on a temporary stay in Canada after being sent by your employer overseas. Should be supported by your employer overseas maybe?

Might be a different topic but poses equal importance. Years back, my spouse on a closed wp went home to attend father's funeral, and upon going back to Canada, CBSA called employer to ascertain that my spouse was still employed, before being allowed re-entry.

Maybe try calling CIC first.

Hi Chelsea,

Thanks for your reply! So I guess your wife has a w1 visa? My visa is multiple-entry business visitor so I just plan to re-enter Canada for a trip