Most international visitors need either a Canadian eTA (visa-exempt nationals such as UK, EU, Australian, New Zealand, Japanese and South Korean passport holders) or a Temporary Resident Visa, applied for online before departure — neither is issued on arrival at Calgary International Airport. US citizens travelling on a US passport need no visa or eTA for a short business visit. Attendance at a trade show is a permitted visitor activity provided you take no Canadian employment; carry your Marketplace Events registration confirmation or invitation letter, proof of funds and onward travel, and note that exhibit freight clears faster with an ATA Carnet.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
CAD 7 fee, valid up to five years or until passport expiry and electronically linked to the passport used in the application. CAD 100 visa fee, plus biometrics at a Visa Application Centre for most applicants (CAD 85).
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