Visitor Visa
A visitor visa is necessary for a variety of reasons, including visiting family or friends in Canada, vacationing in Canada, or doing business in Canada. A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is another name for this sort of visa, which is imprinted on your passport. Check to see if you need a visiting visa to visit Canada temporarily, as some foreign people from certain countries may not be required to get a TRV.
- Certain variables, such as the legitimate purpose of the travel, financial status, and health state, will decide eligibility for a temporary visa.
- With a TRV, you can stay in Canada for up to 6 months on a visitor visa, unless extended.
- You must demonstrate that you have no intent to study or work in Canada.
- You have to complete a medical exam
- You must have no charges of a serious offence
- You must agree to depart the country before your visa expires or before the end of your stay
- Before applying, an applicant must obtain the documents listed below. These are the basic documents you’ll need to apply for a visiting visa in Canada. Depending on your scenario, you may require additional documentation.
- Valid travel document: Country Resident Card and Passport
- Letter of Invitation: Letter of Invitation from the person inviting you to come to Canada
- Intention to Leave: Produce Evidence that you will stay in the country only on a temporary basis
- Sufficient Funds: Provide Proof of Funds for your visit
- Connections: Your ties to your home to ensure you will return to your home country
Visitor Visa Exemptions
- Anyone from a Visa-Exempt Country doesn’t require a visitors visa to visit Canada
- Individuals who have been lawfully admitted to USA for Permanent Residence and have a Green Card or Proof of Permanent Residence
- A British Citizen or British Overseas Citizen who is re-admissible to United Kingdom
- Citizens of British dependent territories who derive citizenships through naturalization, descent, birth or registration in Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena, Caicos Islands
- Turkish citizens travelling on a diplomatic passport
- Individuals holding a passport issued by the Holy See
*please note these are minimum requirements, additional requirements will vary with each category/program*
