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Visitor Visa
Temporary Travel to Canada

Explore Canada with Confidence

Whether visiting family, discovering Canada, or attending business events, we simplify your path to a Visitor Visa or eTA.

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TRV vs eTA: Understanding the Difference

Most visitors need either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The correct document depends on nationality and travel method.

Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

Official Visitor Visa

Required for citizens of visa-required countries. This is the authorization linked to your passport that allows entry into Canada.

  • check_circleValid up to 10 years
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Official Visitor Visa
eTA

Electronic Travel Authorization

For visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to Canada by air. A fast digital process connected to your passport.

Often approved in minutes and valid up to 5 years.

Dual Intent

You can apply for a visitor visa while pursuing a permanent residence pathway when temporary intent is clearly established.

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Need to Stay Longer?

Apply for a visitor record extension before status expiry. We help maintain legal status with a compliant transition strategy.

Long-Stay Requirements

Medical Focus

Visits beyond 6 months often require a medical exam with an IRCC-approved panel physician.

Long-Stay Requirements

Planning to stay longer than six months? Canada requires additional health and financial evidence for longer temporary stays.

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Medical Examinations

Required for certain countries and for many stays exceeding 180 days.

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Financial Proof

Provide clear evidence you can support yourself and accompanying family members.

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Home-Country Ties

Strong documentation proving you will leave Canada at the end of authorized stay.

Visitor Visa FAQs

Frequently asked questions about temporary visits to Canada.

Strong proof of ties to your home country, clear travel purpose, financial capacity, and complete documentation are key factors.

Visitors are typically authorized for up to 6 months per entry, though final stay length is determined by border officers.

It depends on your eligibility and current public policies. In many cases, you must apply through specific legal pathways.

Yes. If eligible, you can request to extend your stay before your current authorized period ends.

No. It helps support your purpose of travel, but officers still assess finances, ties, travel history, and overall credibility.

If issued a multiple-entry visa, you can travel repeatedly during the visa validity period, subject to border officer decisions.

Frequent reasons include weak financial evidence, unclear purpose of travel, limited ties to home country, and inconsistent documentation.

It is not always mandatory, but highly recommended to cover medical or emergency costs during your stay.

Ready to Start Your Canadian Journey?

Get expert guidance from licensed Canadian immigration consultants for a seamless visitor application process.