Journalist visa · Bolivia (Plurinational State of) to Canada

Journalist Visa (Media Accreditation)

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 180 days
• Processing time: Same as visitor visa or eTA
• Fee: CAD $100 (visitor visa) or $7 (eTA) depending on nationality
• Validity: Per visitor visa or eTA validity
• Entry: Multiple entry

Foreign media representatives may enter Canada as business visitors to report on events without a work permit, provided they are employed by and paid by a foreign media organization. Activities must be reporting, filming, or covering news events in Canada for foreign audiences. If employed by a Canadian media outlet, a work permit is required. Entry is under the visitor visa or eTA category depending on nationality.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Must be employed by a foreign media organization reporting on events in Canada. Must not be employed by or paid by a Canadian media organization.

  Includes

  • Reporting
  • filming
  • covering news events for foreign media
• Employment

  Must be able to demonstrate current employment with a foreign media organization. Must carry press credentials or letter from employer.

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather press credentials, letter from foreign media employer, details of assignment in Canada.

2. Online application

   Apply for eTA (if visa-exempt) or visitor visa (if visa-required) indicating purpose as media/journalism.

3. Fee payment

   Pay standard eTA ($7) or visitor visa ($100) fee.

4. Processing wait

   Standard processing times apply.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.