Visitor Visa

What is a Visitor Visa?

Visitor Visa or Temporary Resident Visa is an official travel document required to enter and tour Canada as a visitor.

The Visitor Visa is usually approved until the validity of applicant’s passport, but the person can only stay in Canada for at most 6 months upon their entry. The entries to Canada during the visa validity period, can be multiple. Most travelers require a visitor visa to reach Canada and transit through one of its airports.

Who Can Apply for a Visitor Visa?

You may travel to Canada if you meet the following requirements:

In good health
Have no criminal records
Have enough money for your stay
Own a valid travel document
Prove to an immigration office that you will leave Canada once your visit ends
Show an immigration office that you have ties that will help you reach back home
You may pass a medical exam or need a letter of invitation from someone living in Canada

You are not allowed to apply for a visitor visa if you have

Records of criminal activity
Violated human rights
Organized crimes

How Do You Apply for a Visitor Visa?

Once you’re sure you’re eligible, follow the steps below to apply for a visitor visit:

Identify what documents you need to apply for a Visitor Visa during the Covid-19 pandemic
Get the documents you need to meet the criteria of a visitor visa and Covid-19 travel exemption
Create your account on the Government of Canada’s official website
Upload your documents
Pay your processing fees
Provide your fingerprints and photo

Steps To Follow After Visitor Visa Application

Your application will process once you provide a complete application. You may also have to:

Get a police certificate
Get interviewed by Canadian officials in your country
Pass a medical exam
Send additional information