Entry requirements
Before you apply
| Visitor visa (TRV) to enter Canada | Required |
|---|---|
| Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) | Required |
Processing times
IRCC processing times for applicants from Ghana
| Application type | IRCC estimate | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Family Sponsorship | No processing time available | |
| Study Permit | 4 weeks | 28 |
| Super visa | 28 days | 28 |
| Visitor Visa | 83 days | 83 |
| Work Permit | 20 weeks | 140 |
Source: IRCC processing times, updated September 12, 2026
Occupations
Occupations with provincial demand
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric NursesNOC 3012 · median $80,000
- Information Systems Analysts and ConsultantsNOC 2171 · median $85,000
- Software Engineers and DesignersNOC 2173 · median $95,000
- Nursing Co-ordinators and SupervisorsNOC 3011 · median $85,000
- Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service AssociatesNOC 3413 · median $38,000
- Financial ManagersNOC 0111 · median $105,000
- Financial Auditors and AccountantsNOC 1111 · median $75,000
- Professional Occupations in Business Management ConsultingNOC 1122 · median $85,000
- Administrative AssistantsNOC 1241 · median $48,000
- Civil EngineersNOC 2131 · median $88,000
- Computer EngineersNOC 2147 · median $92,000
- Computer Programmers and Interactive Media DevelopersNOC 2174 · median $78,000
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