Visitor Visa

For applicants who intend to travel to Canada as tourists. The visitor visa or TRV (Temporary Resident Permit) are country specific and may be for single entry, multiple entry or transit purposes. Generally, visitor visas may be granted for a renewable period of 6 months. Every year more than 35 million people visit Canada. Most visitors to Canada arrive as tourists, students or temporary workers.

To enter Canada you must: 

• Not endanger the health or security of Canadians;
• Possess a valid passport to verify your identity and ability to travel;
• Respect the terms of your entry visa to Canada;
• Must hold the appropriate visa, if you intend to study or work in Canada;
• Obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) prior to arrival to Canada, if it is required depending on the country of origin.

Requirement for all Temporary Resident Visa applicants
Temporary Resident Visa Application form with three recent, original passport sized photos

1. Personal Information Form
2. Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476)
3. Personal documentation of applicant;
   1. Proof of employment/business ownership, partnership, business Licenses / registration (for applicant and/or spouse)
   2. Letter from employer/school which indicates that applicant(s) have been granted leave
   3. Proof of personal funds
   4. Income Tax Returns for the past two years
   5. Bank Statements / bank books / bank certificates
   6. NB: Cash, traveler's cheques or credit cards are not accepted as proof of funds.

Requirements for Tourist Visitors

1. Letter of invitation and/or statutory declaration of support
2. Proof of immigration status of inviter (if inviter is private individual) - this may include a photocopy of a Canadian permanent resident card, passport, or citizenship card.
3. Financial documentation of inviter:
   1. Notice of Assessment
   2. Proof of employment
   3. Proof of inviter's existing funds

Requirements for Business Visitors

1. Proof of ongoing business activities between Canadian company and applicant;
   1. Business correspondence
   2. Contracts between applicant/applicant's business, and Canadian business
   3. Shipment orders/invoices / bills of lading for goods sold