These situations must satisfy the criteria that the main source of income for the commercial activities of the foreigner, their headquarters and the location of their profit-making are all located outside of Canada.
1. A foreign national who represents a foreign business to sell goods to Canadian clients. However, note that if the foreign business has an affiliated company in Canada, the Canadian border services agent may deny entry as a commercial visitor.
2. A foreign national who is a film producer and their essential staff are employed by the foreign business, who come to Canada for an advertising shoot, which is financed abroad (per example for TV, magazines, or other media purposes).
3. A foreign national wishing to enter Canada based on a service contract relating to specialized commercial or industrial equipment for which the purchase was made outside Canada.
The Business Visitor Visa option is the quickest and most efficient way to enter Canada when the context is favorable and must be considered to facilitate global business.
