Visitor Visa

A Canadian Visitor Visa is also known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). It is for individuals who wish to enter Canada for tourism, leisure, business meetings, visiting family or friends, or attending conferences or events.

The Visitor Visa is applicable to individuals who are not from visa-exempt countries. Citizens of visa-exempt countries can travel to Canada without a visa but may still need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which is different from a Visitor Visa. 

The Visitor Visa is typically valid for six months per entry, but the actual length of stay is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry. In some cases, visitors may be granted multiple-entry visas, allowing them to enter and exit Canada multiple times within a specified period.

Applicants need to show invitations and/or a detailed plan of their travel, proof of funds for their travel and other supporting documents. Most applicants also need to provide their biometrics information (photo and fingerprints) to the Canadian government immediately after their application is submitted, however medical exams are not required.

If you would like to visit Canada, plan for your application ahead of time! The government processing time can be over a year when you apply from certain countries, though the average is several months.

Check your eligibility now!

1. Use our free eligibility checker to quickly see if you are from a visa-exempt country, or if you need a Visitor Visa.

2. Or, start your application by creating an account. It is free and will check if you are eligible. With an account, you can schedule a call with one of our immigration experts.