A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a tourist visa, enables travelers to enter Canada for leisure, tourism, or to see friends and relatives. In order to obtain a tourist visa, candidates must provide proof of their connection to their home nation, such as work, ownership of real estate, or family obligations, as well as a guarantee that they will return after their trip. In addition, applicants must submit a comprehensive travel plan and proof of adequate finances to cover their stay in Canada. Tourist visa holders are normally allowed admission into Canada for a maximum of six months, though the immigration officer's judgment may affect the precise length of time.
Requirement
Valid Passport
You need a valid passport that will not expire for at least six months beyond your planned stay in Canada.
Application Form
You must complete the appropriate application form for a visitor visa. This is typically the IMM 5257 form for visitors.
Letter of Invitation (if applicable)
If you're visiting friends or family in Canada, you may need a letter of invitation from your host detailing the purpose and duration of your visit, as well as their contact information.
Proof of Funds
You need to demonstrate that you have enough money to cover your expenses during your stay in Canada. This can include bank statements, pay stubs, and other financial documents.
Clean Criminal Record
You may need to provide a police clearance certificate to prove that you have no criminal record.
Purpose of Visit
You need to clearly state the purpose of your visit, whether it's for tourism, visiting family or friends, attending an event, or any other legitimate reason.
Medical Exam (if applicable)
Depending on your country of residence and the duration of your stay, you may need to undergo a medical examination to prove you are in good health.
Following Countries require visa to come to Canada by any mode of travel (Air, Sea, Land)
Afganistan
Guatemala
India
Algeria
Guinea-Bissau
Palestinian Authority
Albania
Guinea
Palau
Angola
Guyana
Panama
Antigua and Barbuda
Haiti
Paraguay
Armenia
Pakistan
Phillippines
Argentina
Honduras
Peru
Azerbaijan
Indonesia
Qatar
Bahrain
Iran
Romania
Belarus
Israel
Rwanda
Bangladesh
Iraq
Russia
Belize
Ivory coast
Sao Tomé e principe
Benin
Jamaica
Saudi Arabia
Bolivia
Kazakhstan
Serbia
Bhutan
Jordan
Senegal
Bosnia-Herzegovnia
Kenya
Seychelles
Bostwana
Kiribati
Sierra Leone
Burkina Faso
Kosovo
South Africa
Brazil
Korea, North
Somalia
Burma (Myanmar)
Kuwait
South Sudan
Burundi
Kyrgyzstan
Sri Lanka
Cameroon, Republic of
Lebanon
St. Lucia
Cambodia
Laos
St Kitts and Nevis
Cape Verde
Lesotho
St. Vincent & the Grenadines (St. Vincent)
Central African Republic
Liberia
Sudan
China, people’s Republic of
Macao special Administrative Region
Swaziland
Chad
Libya
Surinam
Colombia
Macedonia
Syria
Comoros
Madagascar
Taiwan
Republic of Congo
Malaysia
Tanzania
Democratic Republic of Congo
Malawai
Tajikistan
Republic of Costa Rica
Maldives Islands
Thailand
Cuba
Mali
Togo
Dominica
Mauritania
Trinidad and Tobago
Djibouti
Marshall Islands
Tonga
Dominican Republic
Mauritius
Tunisia
East Timor
Micronesia, Fed states
Turkey
Egypt
Mongolia
Tuvalu
Ecuador
Moldova
Turkmenistan
El Salvador
Montengro
Uganda
Equatorial Guinea
Morocco
Ukraine
Ethiopia
Namibia
Uzbekistan
Eritrea
Mozambique
Uruguay
Fiji
Nauru
Vanuatu
Gabon
Nepal
Venezuela
Georgia
Niger
Yemen
Gambia
Nicaragua
Vietnam
Ghana
Nigeria
Zambia
Grenada
Oman
Zimbabwe
Types of Visa
Single Entry Visa
This visa allows you to enter Canada only once. Once you leave Canada, excluding travel to the United States and St. Pierre and Miquelon, you'll need a new visa to travel back to Canada.
Multiple Entry Visa
With this visa, you can enter Canada multiple times during the validity period of the visa. This type of visa is suitable for travelers who plan to leave and re-enter Canada several times within a specific timeframe.
Transit Visa
If you're transiting through Canada to another country, you may need a transit visa, especially if your layover exceeds a certain duration or if you need to leave the airport during your transit.
Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
This visa is specifically for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It allows them to stay in Canada for extended periods, typically up to two years at a time, without the need for visa renewals.