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---- APPEALS · INADMISSIBILITY · TEMPORARY ENTRY
A TRP grants temporary access to Canada when you are inadmissible due to a criminal record, medical grounds, or other reasons — as long as your need to be in Canada outweighs the risk. We build compelling TRP submissions and can apply in advance through IRCC or prepare you for a port-of-entry application.
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Book Free Assessment →A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a document that allows someone who is inadmissible to Canada to enter or remain in Canada for a limited period when there are compelling reasons. It does not cure inadmissibility; it only grants temporary access. TRPs can address criminal, medical, or other grounds of inadmissibility.
Use a TRP when you need to enter or stay in Canada temporarily and are not yet eligible for Criminal Rehabilitation, or when you only need a one-time or short-term visit. Use Criminal Rehabilitation when you want a permanent solution and have passed the required waiting period. You can apply for a TRP while your rehabilitation application is in process. Learn more about criminal rehabilitation.
TRPs can be used for criminal inadmissibility, medical inadmissibility (where permitted by policy), financial reasons in some cases, and other grounds. The officer must be satisfied that your need to enter or stay in Canada outweighs the risk to Canada.
A single-entry TRP allows one entry into Canada. A multiple-entry TRP allows you to leave and re-enter during its validity. The length and number of entries depend on your reason for travel and the officer's decision.
TRPs are issued for a set period. When they expire, you must leave Canada or apply for a new TRP if you have a continuing compelling reason. There is no automatic renewal; each application is assessed on its own.
You can apply for a TRP at a port of entry (POE) when you arrive, or in advance through IRCC (visa office or online). Applying in advance can reduce uncertainty at the border. Urgent or one-time travel may be handled at the POE. We help you choose the best approach and prepare the application.
Officers consider the reason for your visit (e.g. family event, business, medical treatment), the seriousness of your inadmissibility, the time since the offence or incident, and your ties to Canada and your home country. A strong submission explains why your need to be in Canada outweighs the risk.
The TRP processing fee is $229 CAD. Processing times vary by office. Check IRCC for current times. Urgent requests may be considered in some cases.
In rare cases, after a period of time in Canada on TRPs (e.g. 3 years under certain public policies), an applicant may become eligible to apply for permanent residence. This is not the norm. We can advise whether any such pathway applies to you.
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