The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Special Event Code for the COVD Annual Meeting is: 23COVD
Submission of Applications
Please refer to IRCC website to learn about a temporary resident visa (visitor visa) and the process to apply for one. Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp.
Please note that visa applications are considered on a case-by-case basis based on the information presented by the applicant. The onus is on the applicant to show that they meet the requirements for a temporary resident visa. While a special event code has been assigned to the 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.
Processing times for visa applications vary depending on the visa office and the time of the year. Participants are encouraged to check processing times to find out how long it takes us to process most applications. Each application is different and takes a different amount of time to process. We can give you an estimate, based on your application type. If you’ve already applied, learn how to check your application status.
Participants are encouraged to apply at least 12 weeks in advance of their departure date to ensure they receive the visa in time for the start of the event.
Should you require a Letter of Invitation, please email meetings@covd.org.
NOTE-The most current information available is listed here and will be updated as new information becomes available. All information is subject to change without prior notice or announcement.