Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that is put in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to travel to Canada.

A visa officer has discretion to issue you a single-entry visa or multiple entry visa and decide how long it will be valid for. Generally, a visitor visa may be valid for up to a maximum of 10 years, or until the expiry of either your passport or biometrics, whichever comes first.

Do you need a visa to come to Canada?

If you are planning to visit Canada, the first step is determining whether you need a Visitor Visa or an eTA (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
  • how you’ll travel to Canada for this trip

What documents do you need for a Visitor Visa to Canada?

To apply for a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) to Canada you must fill out the application forms and gather supporting documents depending on your individual circumstances and your country-specific requirements. Below is a non-exhaustive list of the documents you will need:

  1. Valid Passport
  2. Completed Application Forms
  3. Proof of Financial Support (Such as bank statements, pay stubs, employment letters, or other proof of income or savings.)
  4. Photographs
  5. Letter of Invitation from your host (If you’re visiting family or friends.)
  6. Travel Itinerary (A detailed plan for the duration of your stay, round-trip tickets, hotel bookings, etc.)
  7. Proof of Ties to Your Home Country (This could be your employment, ownership of real property, family commitments, or other obligations that require your return to your home country)
  8. Purpose of Travel (This is your chance to convince the officer that you will leave Canada before the end of your authorized stay.A detailed Letter of Intent, outlining the purpose of your trip, highlighting your ties to your home country, and explaining your financial and familial circumstances is key to filing a well-prepared application)
  9. Medical Examination
  10. Biometric Information
  11. Application Processing Fees

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

You can typically stay in Canada for up to six months. The exact length of your stay will be determined by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer when you arrive at the border.

No. A TRV is a document that allows you to appear at the border and request entry to Canada, while a Visitor Record is issued if you want to extend your stay in Canada and indicates the new expiration date of your authorized stay in Canada.

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