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Not sure what the requirements are for somebody claiming to not be a tourist. I'm sure you can google that up if you like. If you claim to have "work," be prepared to show a letter from your "employer".
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-who.asp
Eligibility – What you need to visit Canada as a tourist
New entry requirement now in effect
Visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an
Electronic Travel Authorization(eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada.
Exceptions include U.S. citizens, and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including
dual citizens, and
Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA.
Note: Until September 29, 2016, travellers who do not have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents, such as a valid passport. During this leniency period, border services officers can let travellers arriving without an eTA into the country, as long as they meet the
other requirements to enter Canada.
Find answers to your questions about the leniency period.
Most travellers need a valid entry document such as an
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a
visa to visit Canada. This will depend on your citizenship or your situation.
Basic requirements
To visit Canada, you will need to meet some basic requirements, such as:
- have a valid travel document, such as a passport,
- be in good health,
- have no criminal or immigration-related convictions,
- convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country,
- convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit, and
- have enough money for your stay. (The amount of money you will need can vary. It depends on things such as how long you will stay, and whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.)
You may also need a:
Entry documents
In addition to the basic requirements, most visitors need a valid entry document.
Find out if you need an eTA or a visa.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Visitor visa
Travel documents
When travelling to Canada, you always need to carry
proper travel documents and identificationfor yourself and any children travelling with you.
Transport companies, such as airlines, must make sure you have proper, valid travel documents. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed or unable to board the plane.
The following travel documents are not considered reliable. You cannot use them to enter Canada:
- passports supposedly issued by Somalia,
- non-machine readable passports issued by the Czech Republic,
- temporary passports issued by the Republic of South Africa and
- provisional passports issued by Venezuela.
To find out what else you may need to know before you come to Canada, see
Arriving in Canadaand
specific requirements for minor children.
Permanent residents of Canada
If you are a permanent resident of Canada you must show your permanent resident card when you re-enter Canada on a commercial vehicle, such as an airplane, boat, train or bus. If you return to Canada in a private vehicle, such as your car, there are
other documents you can use.
If you plan to leave Canada, check your card’s expiry date to make sure that it will still be valid when you return. Most cards are valid for five years.
As always, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country or a citizen of a visa-required country, you need to travel with your Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or permanent resident travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada.
If you are in Canada and do not currently have a permanent resident card, find out
how to apply for a permanent resident card.
If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out
how to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
To note, Canadian permanent residents who are also citizens of a visa-exempt country are not eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) as eTA was set up to screen foreigners for admissibility to enter Canada.
Inadmissibility
Some people are inadmissible—they are not allowed to come to Canada. Several things can make you inadmissible, including involvement in criminal activity, in human rights violations or in organized crime.
You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons.
Find out more about inadmissibility.