Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) is a document that you can apply for to come to Canada for a vacation, family visit or a short business trip. Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions. You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay.
Visitors who are from a visa required country need a Visitor Visa/ Temporary Resident Visa if you are planning to:
- visit Canada (even if you’re traveling by air and it’s for less than 48 hours)
- If you are transiting for more than 48 hours in Canada while traveling to some other destination country.
Note: You also need a visitor visa if you’re from a visa required country and you’re crossing the border by any of the following: bus, car, train, boat, cruise ship.
Requirements of Visitor Visa:
- Have a valid travel document (Passport)
- Evidence of good health condition (Medical Examination)
- Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
- Proof of job, financial assets, family or home which shows a strong connection with your home country and obliges you to return to your home country
- Convince the immigration authority that you will leave Canada as soon as your trip ends
- Proof of sufficient funds to support your total duration of Canadian stay
- A Letter of Invitation for your travel from a resident of Canada will also be needed.
- A covering letter mentioning the purpose of your travel to Canada.