Canada Visitor Visa 2026 - Enter Canada as a Temporary Resident
Tourist visa, family visits, business travel, Super Visa for parents, and status extensions. Our team's licensed RCICs prepare applications that give you the strongest possible chance of approval.
Visitor snapshot
190+
Countries
2-6 wks
Typical TRV
5 yr
Super stay/entry
24/7
RCIC support
Which Canadian Visitor Document Do You Need?
The right document depends on your nationality, purpose of visit, and how you are traveling to Canada.
I need a Visitor Visa (TRV)
Citizens of visa-required countries must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa before traveling to Canada by any means of transport.
- ✓ Tourism, family visits, business
- ✓ Valid up to 10 years or passport expiry
- ✓ Single or multiple entry
- ✓ Required for land, air, and sea travel
My country is visa-exempt (eTA needed)
Citizens of visa-exempt countries flying to Canada need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Quick online process - most approved within minutes.
- ✓ Online application, usually instant
- ✓ Valid 5 years or passport expiry
- ✓ Required for air travel only
- ✓ US citizens are exempt from eTA
I want my parents to visit long-term
The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and PRs to stay up to 5 years per visit - much longer than a standard TRV.
- ✓ Up to 5 years per stay
- ✓ Valid for 10 years
- ✓ $100K+ health insurance required
- ✓ Proof of sponsor income (LICO)
Temporary Resident Visa - Tourist, Family & Business
A TRV is a sticker in your passport issued by IRCC authorizing you to travel to Canada. The border officer decides your actual length of stay at the port of entry (typically 6 months).
Eligibility
Genuine Temporary Intent
You must demonstrate you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay - through employment, family, property, or other strong ties to your home country.
Financial Capacity
Sufficient funds for accommodation, food, transport, and return travel for the duration of your stay. Bank statements 3-6 months.
No Inadmissibility
No criminal record, no medical concerns, no prior immigration violations or overstays in Canada or other countries.
Valid Travel Documents
Valid passport with sufficient validity beyond your intended stay. Two passport-sized photographs meeting IRCC specifications.
Clear Purpose of Visit
Tourism, family visit, or business meeting - your stated purpose must be credible and supported by documentation.
Process
Confirm You Need a TRV
Check if your country is on the visa-required list. Dual citizens - your travel document determines if you need a TRV.
Gather Documents
Valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel itinerary, ties to home country, invitation letter (if visiting family).
Apply Online
Submit Form IMM 5257 through your IRCC secure account with all supporting documents and application fee.
Pay Fees
CAD $100 application fee per person. Family maximum $500. Biometrics $85 per person (if required).
Provide Biometrics
Visit a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in your country to provide fingerprints and photograph.
Receive Decision
Most decisions in 2-6 weeks for complete applications. You receive a visa stamp in your passport or refusal letter with reasons.
Government fees: CAD $100/person · Family max $500 · Biometrics $85/person · Processing: 2-6 weeks for most countries
Visiting Family in Canada?
We prepare complete visitor visa files including invitation letter guidance, financial documentation, and ties-to-home-country evidence - maximizing approval chances.
Visitor Record - Extend Your Stay in Canada
Already in Canada and want to stay longer than 6 months? Apply for a Visitor Record before your authorized stay expires.
Visitor Record Extension
Apply online before your status expires to extend your stay. If you apply before expiry, implied status keeps you legal while IRCC processes your application. We handle the full extension.
Apply Before ExpiryImplied Status
If you applied to extend before your authorized stay expired, you have implied status and may remain in Canada legally while awaiting a decision - but you cannot travel outside Canada on implied status.
Cannot Travel on Implied StatusRestoring Visitor Status
Overstayed your authorized period? Status restoration may be possible within 90 days. We assess restoration eligibility and prepares the application.
90-Day Restoration WindowBusiness Visitors and Transit Visas
Short business trips and airport connections have specific requirements depending on your nationality and purpose.
Business Visitor Visa
For meetings, conferences, negotiations, and short assignments where you are NOT entering the Canadian labour market. You must be paid from outside Canada.
- ✓ No LMIA or work permit required
- ✓ Paid by a foreign employer
- ✓ Activities: meetings, site inspections, training, after-sales service
- ✓ Cannot perform productive Canadian work
We advises on the line between business visitor and worker requiring a permit.
No Work Permit RequiredTransit Visa
Passing through a Canadian airport? Some nationalities require a Transit Visa even for short layovers. Check requirements before booking.
- ✓ Required for some nationalities even for airport transit
- ✓ Direct Transit Authorization for 24-hour layovers (eligible countries)
- ✓ Apply before travel - cannot apply at the airport
- ✓ CAD $15 government fee
Why Visitor Visas Get Refused - and How We Helps
Refusals are common and specific. Understanding the reason is the first step to a successful reapplication.
Weak ties to home country
Reason: Officer not satisfied you will return home. No employment, property, family, or community connections documented.
We fix: We builds a compelling ties-to-home package for every application - employment letters, property documents, family ties.
Insufficient proof of funds
Reason: Bank statements don't show consistent balance or sufficient amounts for the planned trip duration.
We fix: We advises on acceptable fund levels, documentation formats, and how to present financial evidence by country.
Incomplete application
Reason: Missing forms, photos not meeting specs, or supporting documents absent.
We fix: We review every document against IRCC standards before submission - nothing is left missing.
Previous immigration violations
Reason: Prior overstays, refusals, or misrepresentation in any country's immigration application.
We fix: We advises on disclosure strategy and whether a TRP or other remediation is needed before reapplying.
Visitor Visa Refused? We Can Help.
A refusal is not the end. We review your refusal letter, identifies the officer's concerns, and prepares a stronger reapplication strategy.
Why Applicants Choose We for Visitor Visas
Licensed RCICs
Regulated by CICC - accountable visa advice, not unlicensed consultants.
190+ Countries
We prepare TRV applications for clients from every visa-required country worldwide.
Complete File Preparation
Every document reviewed against IRCC standards before submission - no missing items that trigger refusals.
Refusal Recovery
We analyze refusal letters and rebuild files that address the officer's specific concerns.
Family Visit Specialists
Invitation letters, host documentation, and relationship proof - we handle complex family visit applications.
Transparent Fees
Clear quote before you start. Government fees separate. No hidden costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visitor visas, eTA, Super Visa, and refusals - guidance for 2026
- A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is a counterfoil placed in your passport that shows you meet the requirements to travel to Canada as a visitor. It does not guarantee entry - a border officer makes the final decision. Citizens of visa-required countries need a TRV for most trips to Canada. We help you prepare a complete application that addresses ties to your home country, funds, and purpose of visit.
- A border officer usually stamps or notes how long you may stay - often up to six months from your entry date. If you need to stay longer, apply for a Visitor Record before your status expires. Overstaying can seriously affect future applications.
- It depends on your nationality and how you travel. Visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada typically need an eTA. Travellers from visa-required countries generally need a TRV. Rules can change - always confirm on the official IRCC website for your situation before booking travel.
Still have questions? Our licensed RCICs answer within 24 hours.
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