For applicants who intend to travel to Canada as tourists.
The visitor visa or TRV (Temporary Resident Permit) are country specific and may
be for single entry, multiple entry or transit purposes. Generally, visitor visas
may be granted for a renewable period of 6 months. Every year more than 35 million
people visit Canada. Most visitors to Canada arrive as tourists, students or temporary
workers.
To enter Canada you must:
- Not endanger the health or security of Canadians; Possess a valid passport to
- verify your identity and ability to travel ;
- Respect the terms of your entry visa to Canada;
- Must hold the appropriate visa, if you intend to study or work in Canada;
- Obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) prior to arrival to Canada, if it is required
depending on the country of origin.
Requirement for all Temporary Resident Visa applicants
Temporary Resident Visa Application form with three recent, original passport sized
photos
1 Personal Information Form
2 Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476)
3 Personal documentation of applicant;
a) Proof of employment/business ownership, partnership, business Licenses/registration
(for applicant and/or spouse)
b) Letter from employer/school which indicates that applicant(s) have been
granted leave
c) Proof of personal funds
d) Income Tax Returns for the past two years
e) Bank Statements / bank books / bank certificates
f) NB: Cash, travellers cheques or credit cards are not accepted as proof of funds.
Requirements for Tourist Visitors
1 Letter of invitation and/or statutory declaration of support
2 Proof of immigration status of invitor (if invitor is private individual) - this
may include a photocopy of a Canadian permanent resident card, passport,
or citizenship card.
3 Financial documentation of invitor: a) Notice of Assessment b) Proof of employment
c) Proof of invitor's existing funds
Requirements for Business Visitors
1 Proof of ongoing business activities between Canadian company and applicant;
a) Business correspondence
b) Contracts between applicant/applicant’s business, and Canadian business
c) Shipment orders/invoices / bills of lading for goods sold