PLANNING TO VISIT CANADA OR EXTEND YOUR STAY?

A VISITOR VISA IS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN FOREIGN NATIONALS, AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY ENTRY INTO CANADA.

Temporary Entry Into Canada

Planning a visit to Canada? Our firm specializes in assisting clients with all aspects of temporary entry, including:

Visitor Visas for tourism, business trips, and family visits.
Super Visa applications for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs) for visa-exempt travelers who require authorization to board a flight to Canada.
Visitor Records for those already in Canada who wish to extend their stay or change the conditions of their visit.

With extensive experience in navigating temporary residency applications, our team provides personalized advice and tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. We are here to clarify your eligibility, explain the requirements, and guide you through the process with ease.

Let us help make your journey to Canada seamless and stress-free.

LOOKING TO VISIT CANADA?

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ASKED QUESTIONS

A visitor visa (also known as a temporary resident visa) is a foil stamp placed in your passport that allows you to enter Canada for tourism, business, or visiting family or friends. Citizens of many non-visa exempt countries require a visitor visa to enter Canada.
A visitor record is a document issued by a border services officer or immigration officer that allows you to extend your stay in Canada beyond the time initially granted at the port of entry. It does not allow re-entry into Canada; it only extends your stay.
An eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals traveling to Canada by air. It is linked to your passport and is valid for up to 5 years or until your passport expires.

When you enter Canada with a visitor visa or eTA, a border services officer will usually allow you to stay for up to 6 months. The exact length of your stay will be stamped in your passport or given verbally. If you want to stay longer, you must apply for a visitor record before your authorized stay expires.

Yes, you can apply to extend your stay by obtaining a visitor record before your authorized stay expires. A visitor record will allow you to remain in Canada longer, but it does not permit re-entry if you leave Canada. To extend your stay, it is important to submit your application before your current status expires.

No, when your initial study or work permit is approved, a visitor visa will automatically be issued along with your permit if you are from a visa-required country. If you are from a visa-exempt country, you will require an eTA to fly to Canada; however, this will also be automatically issued and linked to your passport upon approval of your permit. There is no need to apply for a separate visitor visa or eTA in these cases. That said, if you are applying to extend your status from within Canada, you may need to submit a separate application to extend your TRV, as it is not automatically renewed when your permit is extended.

No, Canada does not issue different types of visitor visas based solely on the purpose of your visit. Whether you are coming for tourism, business, or to visit family, you will generally apply for the same visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) or visitor record.

There are several reasons you might apply for a visitor visa or visitor record to stay in Canada, including:

Tourism: Visiting Canada as a tourist to explore the country’s attractions.
Visiting family or friends: Traveling to spend time with family or friends already in Canada.
Business: Attending conferences, meetings, or other business-related activities.
Extending your stay as a student or worker: If you are extending your stay as a student or worker, you may need to apply to extend your TRV or eTA to facilitate travel in and out of Canada.

Each of the above purposes requires specific supporting documents. It is important to provide evidence that clearly supports the reason for your visit. For example, a business visitor should include an invitation to a conference or meetings, while a tourist may provide travel itineraries or hotel bookings.

Additionally, for all. visitor applications, it essential to demonstrate that your stay is temporary and that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized visit.