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Visitor Visa
A visitor visa, also referred to as Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canadaas a temporary resident. A TRV needs to be obtained before you reach Canada.
People who are looking to visit Canadashould apply for a TRV before they arrive in Canada. The TRV come with some restrictions which are subject to various conditions. Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not required to get a TRV to enter or re-enter Canada.
You can visit Canadaasa:
  • Tourist
  • parents/grandparents
  • business visitor
  • International Experience Canada

Eligibility

In order to get a TRV you need to satisfy some conditions while you apply to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Some of these conditions are as follows:
  • One must prove that he/she will leave the country after visit.
  • One must be able to prove that he/she has sufficient funds to maintain Himself/herself and accompanying family members.
  • One must be in good health and be willing to conduct a medical exam if required.
  • One must not have any criminal record and be willing to get a police verification done.
  • One must not engage in any kind of work or study in Canada, unless authorized to do so.
  • Must be able to provide all supporting documents at the request of the visa officer.

The requirement for a TRV also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canada. This requirement depends on your country of residency. If you do not require a visa to enter Canada, you may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

What is Electronic Travel Authorization?

If you are from one of the countries which do not require a TRV to visit Canada, then you might have to get an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). You must check if you need an eTA before arriving to Canada and apply for one.

According to the new entry requirements, visa-exempt foreign nationals who come to Canada or transit through a Canadian airport, need an eTA. U.S. citizens and people with a valid Canadian visa, Canadian citizens or permanent residents do not require an eTA. eTA requirement is only required ifflying in, visa exempt travellers do not need an eTA if they are entering Canada via land or sea.

The fee for an eTA application is CAD $7, and according to their official website, most applications are approved within minutes of applying. An eTA can be valid for about five years or earlier if your passport expires. With a valid eTA you can travel to Canada as often as you want for short stays which is normally six months at a stretch.