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Do I Need a Tourist Visa to Visit Canada in 2021?

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A visitor visa is often referred to as a Canadian tourist visa. Read the information we have provided below to learn if you require a visitor visa to travel to Canada. Then, fill out our online assessment form and we will get back to you to discuss your visitor visa eligibility.

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Update on Canadian Visitor Visas and Coronavirus:

Applicants can continue to apply for visitor visas, otherwise known as temporary resident visas (TRVs), via online applications only. Paper applications are not being accepted at this time.
Applications will be prioritized for individuals who are currently eligible to travel based on current travel restrictions.
If you’re traveling by air, you need to follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airlines before you’re allowed to board your flight. Anyone who shows symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada by air.
When you arrive in Canada, they will assess your health before you leave the port of entry.
You must have a plan to quarantine for 14 days when you arrive in Canada. This is mandatory, even if you have no symptoms. If you don’t have a plan, you should not travel to Canada.
Only people who provide essential services, for example, truck drivers who regularly cross the border to maintain the flow of goods, are exempt from the quarantine requirements.

The Canadian government created an app called ArriveCAN to help provide mandatory travel information required for entering Canada. As of November 21, 2020 travelers to Canada will be able to submit their required information digitally through the ArriveCAN app. Learn more about using ArriveCAN!

Canada Visitor Visa

What is a Visitor Visa?

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a visitor visa or Canada Tourist visa, is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).

Canada Tourist Visa Requirements

There are a number for basic requirements for a Canadian visitor visa. This requirements include:

have a valid travel document (passport)
be in good health
have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
prove that you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family that prove you will be returning to your home country
prove that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
have enough money for your stay which depends where and how long you stay

How Long Can a Visitor Stay in Canada

Most visitors are allowed a six-month stay from the day they entered Canada. If the officer authorizes a stay of less than six months, they will indicate in your passport the date by which you must leave Canada. If you want to stay longer than your authorized stay, you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before the authorized end of your stay.

Types of Visitor Visas

Visit / Tourism
Study
Work
Temporary Resident

Who Can Apply for Visitor Visa?

Visitors are persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and are legally authorized to enter Canada to:

visit Canada on holiday (vacation),
visit family,
conduct business, etc.
Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions.

Study as a Path to Permanent Residency

Many international students in Canada finish their studies with the hopes of obtaining work and remaining in Canada permanently. In certain Express Entry categories, students may be eligible for permanent residence without any work experience. Often though, students will apply for work and then a work visa to stay temporarily. After having gained academic and work experience in Canada, they may have more options to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

Is There a Honeymoon Visa?

Many people travel to Canada for their honeymoon to experience the natural beauty that Canada has to offer. If you live outside of Canada you may be wondering if you need a visa to come visit Canada for a week or two. Depending on where you and your new spouse are from the requirements may be different. To answer your question though, no there is no such thing as a Honeymoon Visa. The visa someone would use to visit Canada for a short amount of time is a Tourist Visa / Visitor Visa.

Visitor Visa Processing Time

A visitor visa processing time can depend on which country the applicant is applying from. Typically, the time can vary from a couple of days to a few weeks for a Canada Visitor Visa processing time. If you apply from within Canada, the processing time is only 12 days. Visit our page on Canada Visa Processing Times for 2021 to learn more.

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What You Need to Know About Visitor Visas In Canada 2021

Canada is home to millions of visitors each year. In fact, more than 35 million people visit Canada every year to enjoy the many opportunities our country has to offer, including visiting family and friends. If you wish to come to Canada for a temporary purpose like a vacation, or to visit family or friends, you may need a Temporary Resident Visa, unless you are a citizen from a “visa exempt” country like the USA or Australia.

Canadian Visitor Visas allow those foreign nationals to visit Canada with the freedom to reunite with friends, family, or even just explore a new country.

Application for a Temporary Resident Visa

A Temporary Resident Visa is often referred to as a TRV in our industry. You will most likely need to file Form IMM 5257. Form IMM 5257 is used by individuals who want to apply for a TRV to visit Canada for a temporary purpose such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or business trips.

Documents Required For Canada Tourist Visa

There are five major documents you are required to show when applying for a TRV. Note that each immigration case is a little different depending on your specific situation, but generally, you should have the following documentation when applying for a ‘Temporary Resident Visa’ in Canada.

Canada Visitor Visa Checklist

Proof of your ties to your home country
Proof of funds for your visit to Canada
ID such as a passport or county resident card
A letter of invitation from the person inviting you to come to Canada
Proof that you will be staying in Canada only on a temporary basis

Disclaimer: There may be other documents and information that you may need. Individuals must obtain a TRV before departure from their home country. Individuals cannot obtain a TRV upon arrival in Canada.

How to Extend a Canadian Visitor Visa

If you’re currently in Canada and want to stay longer than your visa’s expiration date, you could file for an extension. In order to apply for an extension, you will need to fill out an IMM 5708 Form.

If your application to extend your stay in Canada is approved, you will receive a visitor record.

A visitor record:

is a document that says how long you can stay in Canada
includes an expiry date
- that’s the date that you must leave Canada by

A visitor record does not guarantee entry to Canada. If you plan to travel outside Canada or the United States, you need a valid entry document to return to Canada.

What is the IMM 5708 Form?

Form IMM 5708, Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor or Temporary Resident Permit Holder, is the form used by temporary residents to modify some conditions of their residency in Canada.

This form can be used to extend your temporary resident permit as many times as you like, provided you can show that your stay remains temporary.

This form does not affect one’s status as a student or as a temporary worker in Canada. To extend the student or work permits, applicants should use a different application.

What are the Requirements to Extend a Canada Visitor Visa?

You need to be currently in Canada
You need to hold a current passport that will stay valid for the duration of your stay
You will need to pay the associated fee for Form IMM 5708
You will need to ensure that any other permits that you hold (Study or work) will stay valid and not interfere with your visitor permit.

Canada Visitor Visa Restoration

Once your current visitor visa expires, you are no longer to extend your visitor visa. If you want to stay in Canada then you will have to apply to restore your status or you will have to leave Canada. You have to apply for a Restoration of Status within 90 days of your visitor visa expiration date.

Restoration of Status Requirements

Pay Restoration Fees
Provide details on:
- Why you want to stay in Canada longer
- Proof of current status in Canada
- Financial proof that you will be able to support yourself in Canada
- A plan of when you will leave Canada with departure time and dates.
- Demostrate that your residence in Canada is temporary.

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