Visit Visa to Canada
Eligibility
You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must:
have a valid travel document, like a passport
be in good health
have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
have enough money for your stay
The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
You may also need a medical exam and letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
Some people are not allowed to enter Canada
Some people are not admissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:
criminal activity
human rights violations
organized crime
You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons. Find out more about inadmissibility.
Minor children travelling to Canada
Make sure you know what to do if your minor children (children under the age of 18) will be travelling with you, with someone else, or alone.
About the document
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination.
You can apply for a visitor visa online or on paper.
How long you can stay
Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.
At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document, called a visitor record, which will show the date you need to leave by.
If you don’t get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one. If you arrive at an airport that uses primary inspection kiosks, ask the border officer after you finish at the kiosk.
Make sure you need a visitor visa before you apply
You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:
the type of travel document you plan to travel with
the country that issued your travel document
your nationality
your method of travel to Canada for this trip
After you apply
Processing time ?
Varies by country
Check processing times
You may need to give biometrics with your application. This processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics.
This is what will happen after you apply for a visitor visa:
You need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
In most cases, you need to give biometrics. After you pay the biometrics fee and submit your application, we’ll send you a letter that says you need to give your biometrics. The letter will tell you how and where to give your biometrics. You have up to 30 days to give your biometrics (in person).
If you didn’t pay the biometrics fee, we’ll send you a letter asking you to do this first. You can only get the instruction letter if you pay the biometrics fee.
Find out more about how to give your biometrics and where to give your biometrics.
We process your visitor visa application
We’ll check your application to make sure you have all the documents you need.
If it’s incomplete, we’ll return your application without processing it.
We may also ask you to:
go to an interview with our officials in your country
to send more information
get a medical exam
get a police certificate
We’ll tell you what to do if you need to do any of these.
We process most applications in a few weeks or less. Processing times depend on the visa office and if you need to do any extra steps (listed above).
We’ll return your passport and other original documents to you after we process your application. We won’t return original bank statements or any documents we find to be fake.
If your application is approved, the visa will be stamped inside your passport.
If your application is refused, we’ll send you an explanation.
You arrive in Canada
A valid visitor visa and travel document doesn’t guarantee that you can enter Canada.
When you arrive, we’ll check your identity to make sure that you’re the same person who was approved to travel to Canada.
If you enter Canada at one of 10 major Canadian airports
Your fingerprints will be checked automatically at a primary inspection kiosk.
The system will check your identity against the information collected when your application was submitted.
If you enter Canada at smaller airports and all land ports of entry
Your fingerprints may be checked if we refer you to a secondary inspection, where a border services officer will use a fingerprint verification device to check your fingerprints.
Children under 18 must travel with the right documents and meet the same entry requirements as adults. The border services officer may ask minor children to show other documents depending on whether the child is travelling alone or with someone. Find out about the specific requirements for minor children.
You enter Canada
If you pass the identity check and meet the entry requirements, the border services officer may stamp your passport or let you know how long you can stay in Canada. You’re normally allowed to stay in Canada for up to 6 months.
In some cases, the officer may limit or extend your time in Canada to cover the planned purpose of your visit. Ask questions if you’re not sure about something.
You won’t be allowed into Canada if you give false or incomplete information. You must convince the officer that:
you’re eligible for entry into Canada
you’ll leave Canada at the end of your approved stay
Eligibility
You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must:
have a valid travel document, like a passport
be in good health
have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
have enough money for your stay
The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
You may also need a medical exam and letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
Some people are not allowed to enter Canada
Some people are not admissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:
criminal activity
human rights violations
organized crime
You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons. Find out more about inadmissibility.
Minor children travelling to Canada
Make sure you know what to do if your minor children (children under the age of 18) will be travelling with you, with someone else, or alone.
About the document
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination.
You can apply for a visitor visa online or on paper.
How long you can stay
Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.
At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document, called a visitor record, which will show the date you need to leave by.
If you don’t get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one. If you arrive at an airport that uses primary inspection kiosks, ask the border officer after you finish at the kiosk.
Make sure you need a visitor visa before you apply
You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:
the type of travel document you plan to travel with
the country that issued your travel document
your nationality
your method of travel to Canada for this trip
After you apply
Processing time ?
Varies by country
Check processing times
You may need to give biometrics with your application. This processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics.
This is what will happen after you apply for a visitor visa:
You need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
In most cases, you need to give biometrics. After you pay the biometrics fee and submit your application, we’ll send you a letter that says you need to give your biometrics. The letter will tell you how and where to give your biometrics. You have up to 30 days to give your biometrics (in person).
If you didn’t pay the biometrics fee, we’ll send you a letter asking you to do this first. You can only get the instruction letter if you pay the biometrics fee.
Find out more about how to give your biometrics and where to give your biometrics.
We process your visitor visa application
We’ll check your application to make sure you have all the documents you need.
If it’s incomplete, we’ll return your application without processing it.
We may also ask you to:
go to an interview with our officials in your country
to send more information
get a medical exam
get a police certificate
We’ll tell you what to do if you need to do any of these.
We process most applications in a few weeks or less. Processing times depend on the visa office and if you need to do any extra steps (listed above).
We’ll return your passport and other original documents to you after we process your application. We won’t return original bank statements or any documents we find to be fake.
If your application is approved, the visa will be stamped inside your passport.
If your application is refused, we’ll send you an explanation.
You arrive in Canada
A valid visitor visa and travel document doesn’t guarantee that you can enter Canada.
When you arrive, we’ll check your identity to make sure that you’re the same person who was approved to travel to Canada.
If you enter Canada at one of 10 major Canadian airports
Your fingerprints will be checked automatically at a primary inspection kiosk.
The system will check your identity against the information collected when your application was submitted.
If you enter Canada at smaller airports and all land ports of entry
Your fingerprints may be checked if we refer you to a secondary inspection, where a border services officer will use a fingerprint verification device to check your fingerprints.
Children under 18 must travel with the right documents and meet the same entry requirements as adults. The border services officer may ask minor children to show other documents depending on whether the child is travelling alone or with someone. Find out about the specific requirements for minor children.
You enter Canada
If you pass the identity check and meet the entry requirements, the border services officer may stamp your passport or let you know how long you can stay in Canada. You’re normally allowed to stay in Canada for up to 6 months.
In some cases, the officer may limit or extend your time in Canada to cover the planned purpose of your visit. Ask questions if you’re not sure about something.
You won’t be allowed into Canada if you give false or incomplete information. You must convince the officer that:
you’re eligible for entry into Canada
you’ll leave Canada at the end of your approved stay
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