A Canada Visitor Visa, officially known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is an official document placed in your passport that shows you meet the requirements to enter Canada for a short stay (usually up to 6 months).

Whether you are visiting for tourism, family, or business, here is the essential breakdown for 2025:

1. Key Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, you must satisfy an immigration officer that:

• Intent to Leave: You will leave Canada at the end of your stay.

• Strong Ties: You have reasons to return to your home country (e.g., a job, home, financial assets, or family).

• Financial Support: You have enough money for your stay (the amount varies depending on your lifestyle and length of visit).

• Admissibility: You are in good health and have no criminal record.

   

2. Required Documents

Most applicants will need to provide the following:

• Valid Passport: Should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

• Proof of Funds: Bank statements (last 4-6 months), pay slips, or employment letters.

• Travel Itinerary: Details of your flight, hotel bookings, or places you plan to visit.

• Letter of Invitation: If you are visiting friends or family, they should provide a letter explaining who you are and where you will stay.

• Photographs: Two recent passport-sized photos meeting Canadian specifications.

3. Application Fees & Processing

4. Duration and Types

• Multiple-Entry Visa: This is the standard visa issued. It allows you to enter and leave Canada as often as you want for up to 10 years (or until your passport expires).

• Stay Period: Each visit typically allows a stay of up to 6 months. A border officer will confirm this date when you arrive.

• Super Visa: Specifically for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens/permanent residents, allowing stays for up to 5 years at a time.