Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

A TRV, also referred to as a visitor visa, is an official document issued by a Canadian 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 (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker)

Applicants can apply for one of three categories of visitor visa;

• Single entry Visa 
• Multiple Visa
• Super Visa

Applications can be done online or on paper.  

Apply Online
Register for an IRCC Secure Account

Apply on Paper  ( only applicable in specific situations)

If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a visitor (stay in Canada longer), you need to apply for a visitor record. A visitor record is not a visa.

Super Visa – Parents and Grandparents

A super visa allows a person to visit their children or grandchildren for up to 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. When a person enters Canada, a border services officer will confirm how long they will be allowed to stay.

There are specific requirements for a super visa:

• be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• Financial support (proof of funds)
• have a signed letter of invitation from your child or grandchild 
• have proof of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company
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Electronic Travel Authorization  (eTA)

An eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.  Learn more: