As you prepare for your trip to Canada, we want to ensure that your accommodation, travel, and visa arrangements are seamless and stress-free.
Please refer to IRCC website to learn about a temporary resident visa (visitor visa) and the process to apply for one.
Global Leadership Forum on Business and Entrepreneurship (GLFBE 2027) is a registered event with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRC
C).
Events registered with IRCC are issued a unique special event code to help track and monitor visa processing. Applicants should tag their applications with the event’s special event code, which can be found in the letter of invitation provided by the GLFBE 2027 registration team.
The onus is on the applicant to show that they meet the requirements for a temporary resident visa. The applicant must meet all the Eligibility criteria in order to receive a visa. While a special event code has been assigned to this event, it does not offer any advantage to the applicant, in terms of a positive visa outcome. The applicant must meet all the eligibility criteria in order to receive a visa.
This step-by-step guide explains how to find out whether you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), a visitor visa (temporary resident visa)—or neither—then walks you through the entire application process. Click here to watch.
Since November 10, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals must have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens, and Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents.
Source*Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
As you prepare for your journey, here is important information about arriving in Canada, meeting Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA) officers, and transportation options to the Fredericton Convention Centre.
Upon arrival, proceed to the immigration area where you'll be greeted by CBSA officers. Have your passport, visa (if applicable), and any supporting documents ready for inspection.
After immigration, you will proceed to the customs area where you'll declare any goods you're bringing into Canada. Familiarize yourself with Canada's customs regulations to ensure compliance.
Be prepared to undergo security screening, which may include questions about the purpose of your visit, your accommodation arrangements, and your return travel plans.
For all attendees needing a Visa to travel to Canada, we will provide an invitation letter. To receive your Invitation letter, you must register and fill the required information. After receiving the full payment of your registration, we will forward you a copy of the letter, including the special event code you will need to apply.
Processing times for Special Events usually take between 30 to 60 days. Please submit your application for Visa as well as your request for biometrics as quickly as possible. As soon as you receive your application number, please email it back to us at registration@thriveglobalforum.com. This will allow us to submit a valid attendees list to IRCC to help them find our guests’ names. This is not an automatic acceptance. You are responsible for submitting all the proper documentation for analysis. This process will help to accelerate the process.
