Visitor Visa
Apply for a visitor visa
What a visitor visa is, eligibility and how to apply
Apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA)
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination.
Visit your children or grandchildren
Eligibility and how to apply for a visa that lets you stay with family in Canada for up to 2 years at a time
Stay in Canada longer
Visitors, students and workers who want to extend their stay (temporary resident status) in Canada could apply to extend their stay.
Transit through Canada
What it means to transit through Canada and which documents you need
Visit Canada on business
You’re a business visitor if you:
What a visitor visa is, eligibility and how to apply
Apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA)
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination.
Visit your children or grandchildren
Eligibility and how to apply for a visa that lets you stay with family in Canada for up to 2 years at a time
Stay in Canada longer
Visitors, students and workers who want to extend their stay (temporary resident status) in Canada could apply to extend their stay.
Transit through Canada
What it means to transit through Canada and which documents you need
Visit Canada on business
You’re a business visitor if you:
- come to take part in international business activities without being part of the Canadian labour market
- are visiting Canada temporarily to
- look for ways to grow your business
- invest
- advance your business relationships