Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.
At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document, called a visitor record, which will show the date you need to leave by.
Before you plan your trip, depending on your country of origin, you may be required to apply for a visitor visa before coming to Canada.
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination.
To qualify for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), you will need to show the immigration official that you satisfy all the requirements as specified by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and regulations. We not only assist you in filling out the required application forms but also assess that you meet the criteria for entry as prescribed by Canada’s Immigration law.
