Temporary Resident Visas (Visitor Visas)
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), commonly called a visitor visa, may be required for a foreign national travelling to Canada temporarily.
Depending on your nationality and circumstances, you may instead require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
Visitor applications can involve tourism, family visits, business travel and other temporary purposes.
Visiting Canada
Visitor visa applicants generally need to demonstrate the purpose of their visit, sufficient financial support and circumstances consistent with leaving Canada at the end of their authorized stay.
Applications are assessed individually.
Official visitor visa information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html
Family Visits and Super Visas
Parents and grandparents of eligible Canadian citizens, permanent residents and certain registered Indians may qualify for a Super Visa, which can permit eligible visitors to remain in Canada for up to five years at a time.
Official Super Visa information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa.html
Business Visitors
Some foreign nationals may enter Canada temporarily for qualifying international business activities without entering the Canadian labour market.
Business visitors must still have the appropriate travel authorization for their circumstances.
Official information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/business.html
Visitor Records and Extensions
A visitor record is different from a visitor visa. It may be used to extend or specify someone’s authorized stay in Canada as a visitor.
Official information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay.html
How Tabula Rasa Can Help
Our temporary residence services may include:
- Visitor visa applications
- Family visit applications
- Super Visa applications
- Business visitor assessment
- Visitor record and extension applications
- Temporary residence strategy
- Refusal review and reapplication strategy
We assess the purpose of travel, immigration history, supporting evidence and potential risks before developing an application strategy.
Planning a Visit to Canada?
Book a consultation with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
https://tabrasaimmigration.com/
For complete and current visitor requirements:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html