Temporary Resident Visa
Canadian Visitor Visa
Temporary Resident Visa
A Canadian visitor visa is a valid visa for entering Canada. Holders can use this visa to stay in Canada for a short period of time. The visitor visa can be used for single entry or multiple entry. Generally speaking, the entry period for tourists is 6 months. You can apply for an extension in Canada.
Types of Canadian visitor visas
Visiting Canada can have many travel purposes, such as tourism, family visits, business, research, medical treatment, school, work, missionary work, investment visits, investment, litigation and so on. According to the purpose of the visit, we can divide the Canadian visitor visa into the following categories.
This category is suitable for short-term tourists visiting Canada to apply. Applicants can generally be approved for a tourist visa valid for ten years (depending on the validity period of the passport), and can stay in Canada for a maximum of 6 months. If you still want to stay in Canada after the expiration date, you can apply for an extension of your tourist visa (Visitor Record)；
International students holding Canadian study permits need to hold a valid travel visa when entering and leaving Canada. We call it a “minor study visa” to support the smooth entry of study visa holders into Canada. The validity period of this type of Canadian travel visa and Canadian student visa is the same；
Foreign workers holding Canadian work permits need to hold a valid travel permit when entering and leaving Canada. We call it a small work permit to support the smooth entry of work permit holders into Canada. The validity period of this type of Canadian travel permit and Canadian work visa is the same；
The Canadian accompanying visa is a travel visa issued by Immigration Canada for the parents of Canadian international students to facilitate the parents to legally accompany their minor children or allow them to stay in Canada with minor international students. This visa allows holders to stay legally in Canada. If they still want to stay in Canada after the expiration of the visa, they can apply for an extension of the tourist visa；
Applicants for this visa mainly travel for the purpose of visiting their children. Due to the use of invitation letters from Canadian citizens, PRS or international students as guarantee materials, the processing time for parents’ family visit visas is short and the pass rate is high. People who hold a Canadian family visit visa can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. If they still want to stay in Canada after the expiration, they can apply for an extension of their travel visa；
If the applicant wants to enter Canada for short-term business purposes (including attending business meetings, negotiating business, signing contracts, visiting customers, etc.), he/she can apply for a business visa. People holding a Canadian business visa can enter and leave Canada multiple times during the validity period of the visa. The length of each stay depends on the decision of the visa officer. A Canadian business visa can help applicants carry out business activities in Canada and establish contacts with Canadian business partners；
This category is suitable for applicants who transit Canada by car, train, bus, or ship (including cruise ships), or who transit Canada by air and stay for more than 48 hours. If these people cannot apply for a transit visa, they need to apply for a visitor visa in advance to enter Canada legally.
- Purpose of proof: Applicants need to clearly state the purpose of visiting Canada, whether it is tourism, family visits, business or study.
- Valid passport: Applicants must hold a valid passport or other applicable travel documents.
- Financial proof: You need to prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your entourage during your stay in Canada. This may include bank statements, payroll slips, or financial guarantees provided by others.
- Health status: Some applicants may need to undergo a physical examination. This usually applies to applicants who plan to stay in Canada for more than six months.
- Invitation letter from Canada (if applicable): If the purpose of the visit is to visit relatives or be invited to a business meeting, you may need to provide an invitation letter from an individual or company in Canada.
- Departure guarantee: It is necessary to prove that the applicant will leave Canada after the end of the visit period, for example, by providing proof of employment, proof that the family or property is in the country of origin.
The application time is about 3-4 months. It is recommended to prepare half a year before the planned travel date to avoid any potential delays.
Super Visa
The super visa is a visa program for family visits launched by Immigration Canada. Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada to reunite, basically solving the problem of separating the two countries. The validity period of the super visa will vary according to the validity period of the passport, and the maximum period is 10 years. Within these 10 years, super visa holders can enter and exit Canada multiple times, and they can stay in Canada for up to 5 years. If you still want to stay in Canada after 5 years of stay, you can also apply for a super visa extension. At present, immigration to reunite parents is almost at a standstill, and the pool has not been opened for a long time, causing many people to turn to applying for super visas.
- The inviter must be the applicant’s children or grandchildren;
- The inviter must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident over the age of 18;
- The inviter’s annual income needs to reach the minimum income (LICO) stipulated by the immigration service, and sufficient funds can support the elderly to live in Canada;
- Individuals who must purchase a Canadian insurance company in advanceMedical insurance, the insured amount is at least 100,000 Canadian dollars, and proof of purchase is provided;
- Applicants need to pass a medical examination, otherwise they cannot apply for the visa;
- Other factors considered for visa approval: purpose of visit, family situation and financial situation.
The application time is about 3-4 months. It is recommended to prepare half a year before the planned travel date to avoid any potential delays.
Visitor Visa extension (Visitor Record)
When you already hold a valid Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada and want to stay in Canada for a longer period of time, you need to apply for an extension of your residence permit, Visitor Record. Extending the residence permit Visitor Record does not extend the validity period of your existing visitor visa, but allows you to extend your legal stay in Canada. It is usually issued in the form of a document, clearly indicating the new deadline for you to stay legally in Canada.
- Valid status: Applicants must submit an application for visa extension within the validity period of their existing visa or entry status.
- Tourist visa holders: Applicants must be in Canada as a tourist visa.
- Good physical condition: In some cases, you may need to provide a health certificate, especially if you have lived in Canada for a long time.
- Proof of funds: You need to provide sufficient proof of funds to prove that you have the ability to support your living expenses during your extended stay.
- Explanation of intent: You need to explain to the immigration officer the reasonable reasons for extending your stay, such as family visits, travel, short-term studies, etc.
It is usually recommended to submit the application at least 30 days before the visa expires to ensure that there is enough time for processing. The processing time of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may vary depending on the number of applicants, the place of application, and the applicant’s circumstances.
- Period of stay: Until the result of the application is not available, you can continue to stay legally in Canada until the decision is made.
- Possibility of visa refusal: If the application is rejected, you may need to leave Canada in a short time.
Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization eTA
The Canadian electronic travel Authorization (eTA) is a necessary travel permit for citizens of countries that do not require a visa to enter Canada. It is mainly suitable for passengers entering Canada on commercial flights. The purpose of eTA is to pre-screen passengers before boarding to increase security. Once obtained, the eTA allows the holder to enter Canada multiple times during its validity period.
- Valid status: Applicants must submit an application for visa extension within the validity period of their existing visa or entry status.
- Tourist visa holders: Applicants must be in Canada as a tourist visa.
- Good physical condition: In some cases, you may need to provide a health certificate, especially if you have lived in Canada for a long time.
- Proof of funds: You need to provide sufficient proof of funds to prove that you have the ability to support your living expenses during your extended stay.
- Explanation of intent: You need to explain to the immigration officer the reasonable reasons for extending your stay, such as family visits, travel, short-term studies, etc.
- Processing time: eTA applications are usually very fast, and most applications can be approved within a few minutes.
- Validity period: Once approved, the eTA is usually valid for five years or until the passport expiration date, whichever is earlier. During the validity period, eTA holders can visit Canada multiple times, each stay for a maximum of six months.
- Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of a visa-free country.
- Purpose of travel: The purpose of visiting Canada can be tourism, business or transit.
- Valid passport: The applicant must hold a valid passport that matches the eTA applied for.
