Visitor Visa

Every year, Canada welcomes over 35 million transitory residents (non-migrants). People who wish to enter Canada for a limited time, such as tourists, transitory remote specialists (work licences), and universal understudies (consider grants), must apply for and be granted a Temporary Resident Visa unless they are citizens of a visa-free country (TRV).

The TRV is a document issued by a Canadian Immigration Visa Office outside of Canada that certifies that the holder has met the requirements for visitor entry to Canada. Transitory Resident Visas may be issued for a single trip or several trips. When in doubt, vacationers are allowed to stay for six months.

Those planning a trip to Canada for a vacation, to visit relatives, or to conduct business should apply for a TRV before arriving. The TRV comes with certain limitations that are subject to a variety of circumstances. To enter or re-enter Canada, Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not allowed to obtain a TRV.

Eligibilty Criteria

To obtain a TRV, you must meet certain requirements before submitting an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The following are some of these conditions:

You must demonstrate that you want to leave the country following your stay.
You must be able to demonstrate that you have enough money to support yourself and any accompanying family members.
You must be in good physical condition and able to undergo a medical examination if necessary.
Must be free of any criminal records and able to submit to a police background check.
Must not work or research in Canada unless specifically approved to do so.
At the request of the visa officer, you must be able to supply all supporting documentation.