Temporary Visas
Temporary Resident Visas
A temporary resident visa (TRV) is an official document issued by a visa office that is placed in a person’s passport to show that they have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.
Visitor Visa
This type of TRV is for anyone who wishes to visit Canada but does not come from a visa-exempt country. If you are granted a visitor visa, you will be given either a single-entry or multiple-entry visa.
- A single-entry visa allows you to visit Canada once for a maximum of six months. If you are granted a single-entry visa, visit Canada, and then leave, you must reapply for a visitor visa.
- A multiple-entry visa allows you to visit multiple times with the same visa for a period of up to six months. The length of the multiple-entry visa will be determined by the IRCC officer, but the maximum is ten years.
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Transit Visa
Transit visas are issued to foreign nationals passing through Canada. It is important to note that different countries have different programmes, so not all foreign nationals require a transit visa to transit through Canada.
Super Visa
This is a visa specifically for parents and grandparents. What’s great about this visa is that it allows parents and grandparents to visit multiple times for up to two years at a time, as opposed to the visitor visa, which only allows you to stay in the country for a maximum of six months. The super visa is valid for a period of up to ten years.
Visitor Record Extension
You have the right to extend your stay in Canada if you are on a temporary visa.This must be done prior to the expiry date as the recommended time to apply for an extension is 30 days prior to expiry.