What is a Visitor Visa?
A visitor visa, or temporary resident visa, is an official document placed in your passport that indicates you meet the criteria to travel to Canada.
Duration of Stay
Typically, visitors can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. At the port of entry, a border services officer will decide the length of your stay, which could be less or more than 6 months. The officer will note the departure date in your passport and may issue a visitor record outlining the required departure date. If your passport isn't stamped, you can remain in Canada for 6 months from the date of entry or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. You can request a stamp from the border services officer if needed.
Types of Canadian visitor visas
A single entry visa allows foreign nationals to enter Canada for one-time only. A multiple entry visa allows holders to enter and leave Canada as often as they want as long as the visa is valid. You don’t need to choose which kind to apply for, applicants are automatically considered for multiple entry visas and are only issued single entry visas under unique circumstances.
- Multiple entry visitor visas
Multiple entry visitor visas permit the holder to travel to Canada for six months at a time as many times as they want, as long as the visa remains valid.
How to Apply
The documents required for a visitor visa application depend on the purpose of your visit to Canada.
For Tourism:
- Use of a Representative (IMM 5476):
If applicable, family members or third parties applying on behalf of the applicant must complete this form.
Passport (regular, official, or diplomatic) from most countries.
- Family Information (IMM 5645):
Required for each applicant aged 18 or older.
- Minor Children (if applicable):
Documentation varies if a child under 18 is traveling with one parent, a relative or friend, or alone.
Recommended Documents
Proof of previous visas to Canada or other countries, showing your ability to obtain visas.
Documents outlining your planned stay and activities in Canada.
Demonstrates your financial capability to support yourself during your visit.
For Family Visits:
Passport (regular, official, or diplomatic) from most countries.
- Use of a Representative (IMM 5476):
If applicable, family members or third parties applying on behalf of the applicant must complete this form.
- Family Information (IMM 5645):
Required for each applicant aged 18 or older.
- Minor Children (if applicable):
Documentation varies if a child under 18 is traveling with one parent, a relative or friend, or alone.
Recommended Documents:
A letter from your family in Canada confirming the purpose of your visit.
Proof of previous visas to Canada or other countries.
Documents outlining your planned stay and activities in Canada.
Demonstrates your financial capability to support yourself during your visit.
A letter from your employer confirming your job stability and support for your visit to Canada, indicating you will return to your job after your visit.
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