Visitor Visa
What is a visitor visa?
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that the IRCC sticks to in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
How long you can stay?
Most visitors can stay for up to six months in Canada.
At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than six months. If so, they will put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document called a visitor record, which will show the date you need to leave by.
If you do not get a stamp on your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one. If you arrive at an airport that uses primary inspection kiosks, ask the border officer after you finish at the kiosk.
Make sure you need a visitor visa before you apply
You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:
- the type of travel document you plan to travel with
- the country that issued your travel document
- your nationality
- your method of travel to Canada for this trip
You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must:
- have a valid travel document, like a passport
- be in good health
- have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
- convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
- convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
- have enough money for your stay
- The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
You may also need a medical exam and a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
Check the list of documents you need based on your situation.
Some people are not allowed to enter Canada
Some people are not admissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:
- criminal activity
- human rights violations
- organized crime
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Find out if you require a visa to enter Canada for tourism, business, or transit, as well as how to extend your stay if you are a visitor.
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Visitor visas for workers and students from inside Canada
You can only apply for a visitor visa from inside Canada if you meet all of these conditions:
- already are in Canada
- hold a valid study or work permit
- want to leave and return to Canada in the near future, and
- have an existing visitor visa that has expired, or is about to expire, or that was valid for only 1 entry
Invite business visitors to Canada
Visitor visa and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for business visitors
Canada has incredible opportunities for business visitors. The Business Visitor Visa allows foreign nationals to explore business opportunities, meet their Canadian counterparts, enhance business relationships, and attend business events and more.
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