Visitor Visa to Canada
A visitor visa (temporary resident visa) is an official document that allows you to enter Canada for tourism, visiting family and friends, or business purposes.
What is a Visitor Visa?
A visitor visa is a temporary resident visa that allows foreign nationals to enter Canada for temporary purposes such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or conducting business activities. Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months.
Citizens of certain countries may be exempt from requiring a visitor visa and may only need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or may be visa-exempt.
Multiple entry allowed
Valid up to 10 years
Stay up to 6 months
No work permitted
Quick Facts
- Processing time: 14-30 days (most countries)
- Application fee: CAD $100
- Biometrics fee: CAD $85 (if required)
Types of Visitor Visas
Tourist Visa
For leisure travel, sightseeing, and visiting friends or family
Up to 6 months
Business Visitor
For business meetings, conferences, and trade activities
Up to 6 months
Transit Visa
For travelers passing through Canada to another destination
Up to 48 hours
Eligibility Requirements
- Valid passport or travel document
- Proof of financial support
- Letter of invitation (if applicable)
- Proof of ties to home country
- Medical exam (if required)
- No criminal record
Processing Times
Most countries14-30 days
Biometrics countries2-10 weeks
Countries requiring medical exam3-12 weeks
Important Notes
- • Visitor visa holders cannot work or study in Canada
- • You must leave Canada before your authorized stay expires
- • Having a visitor visa doesn't guarantee entry to Canada
- • Border officers make the final decision on entry and length of stay
- • You may need to provide biometrics as part of your application
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