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Canada Visitor Visa requirements
If you are not from a visa-exempt country, you must have a Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) before traveling to Canada for tourism, visiting family, or business.
Required documents for the Canada Visitor Visa
Requirements verified against official government sources
- A valid passport (must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival)
- Bank statements from the last 3–6 months
- Evidence of employment, property ownership, or family commitments in home country
- Travel itinerary
- Letter of Invitation if visiting family or friends
- Most applicants must provide fingerprints and a photo at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).
- A medical exam or police certificate may be requested depending on your country of residence or the length of your stay.
- A valid email address
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Canada Visitor Visa pricing and validity
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- Who it's for
- Citizens of countries that are neither visa-exempt nor eTA-eligible, traveling to Canada to visit. This covers much of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Latin America and Eastern Europe.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism, visiting family and friends, business visits and airport transit. It does not authorize paid work or study, which need their own permits.
- How you travel
- Valid regardless of how you arrive, by air, land or sea. Approval does not guarantee entry, because a border officer makes that decision when you arrive.
- Delivery format
- An approval letter is issued electronically, then a visa sticker is placed in your passport. Fingerprints and a photo must be given in person at a visa application center.
- Good to know
- Minors need their own application, plus a letter of consent when traveling without both parents or guardians. The visa itself cannot be extended, though you can apply to extend your authorized stay from inside Canada before it expires.
- Validity
- Valid for 10 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 6 months per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 45 days
How to apply for your Canada Visitor Visa
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Canada Visitor Visa for you.
Complete the application
Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Canada government on your behalf.
Receive your Canada Visitor Visa
Once approved, your Canada Visitor Visa arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Canada visa FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Canada Visitor Visa.
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Do I need a Visitor Visa if I am driving into Canada from the USA?
Yes. If you are a citizen of a visa-required country, you need a Visitor Visa regardless of how you enter Canada (air, land, or sea). Only visa-exempt citizens (who would normally need an eTA for air travel) can enter by land with just a passport.
Is a Canada Visitor Visa required for transit?
If you are from a visa-required country, you must have a Transit Visa to pass through a Canadian airport for a layover of 48 hours or less. However, if you already hold a valid Canada Visitor Visa, you do not need a separate transit document; you can use it to both transit through the airport and, if you wish, exit to explore the city during your wait. Unlike the Visitor Visa, the Transit Visa is free of charge, but it still requires a formal application and biometrics.
How will I receive the Visitor Visa for Canada?
The Canada Visitor Visa is a physical sticker (called a "counterfoil") that must be placed inside your passport.
How long can I stay in Canada?
Most visitors are allowed to stay for up to 6 months. The exact date you must leave will be determined by the border officer at the port of entry. If you wish to stay longer, you must apply for a "Visitor Record" extension at least 30 days before your status expires.
What is the difference between a Canada Visitor Visa and an eTA?
A Visitor Visa (TRV) is a physical sticker for citizens of countries that are not visa-exempt. An eTA is a digital authorization for citizens of visa-exempt countries (like the UK or Australia) who are arriving by air. You cannot have both; you need one or the other based on your citizenship.
How long does the Canada Visitor Visa processing take?
Processing times vary significantly by country. In 2026, many regions are seeing wait times between 4 and 12 weeks after biometrics are submitted. We recommend applying at least 3 months before your trip to account for any government backlogs.
Do children/minors need their own Canada Visitor Visa?
Yes. Every traveler, including infants and minor children, must have their own individual Visitor Visa linked to their own valid passport. Families can easily apply together through iVisa, by clicking "Add another person" during the application process.
What happens if my Canada Visitor Visa application is denied?
If denied, you will receive an email from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) outlining the reasons for the refusal. You can usually re-apply by submitting a completely new application with corrected information. iVisa offers denial protection. In some cases, our experts can help you reapply.
Can I work in Canada with a Visitor Visa?
No. A Visitor Visa does not authorize you to work. To work in Canada, you must apply for a specific Work Permit. Using a Visitor Visa to work illegally can lead to deportation and a ban from re-entering the country.
iVisa vs. the official Canada process
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- Applications are filed through the government portal, which requires creating and verifying an account first.
- A plain form where missing or incorrect documents are the leading cause of refusal.
- The official service is offered in English and French only.
- A web form and a phone line that is hard to reach from outside Canada.
- You monitor the portal yourself for updates.
- One guided flow with no government portal account to set up.
- A guided, error-checked application with plain-language help on proof of funds, ties to home, and invitation letters.
- Guidance in your own language, so you are not decoding a form in a second language.
- Support by chat, phone and email while you apply.
- Centralized status tracking and reminders so you know where your application stands.
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