A Temporary Resident Visa will permit you to apply for entry into Canada to visit family and friends or to conduct certain limited business activities as a business visitor.
Foreign nationals who are citizens of certain countries do not require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada, however, they may require an Electronic Travel Authorization before flying to Canada. Foreign nationals of all other countries must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa prior to entering Canada. All temporary residents, who are temporarily residing in Canada and who wish to leave and re-enter Canada, may need to apply for a new Temporary Resident Visa, depending on their country of origin.
A Temporary Resident Visa does not permit a foreign national to work while in Canada. When deciding which type of immigration document to apply for, the distinction between a Temporary Resident Visa and a Work Permit should be kept in mind. A Temporary Resident Visa allows a foreign national to apply for entry and if granted, remain in Canada as a tourist.
Foreign nationals wanting to work in Canada are required to obtain a Work Permit. The foreign national may also require a Temporary Resident Visa should they wish to travel in and out of Canada. The requirement to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa will depend on the foreign national’s country of origin.
Should a foreign national who is already in Canada as a Temporary Resident wish to commence employment in Canada, he or she must obtain authorization prior to engaging in any employment.
An eTA is valid for up to 5 years or up to the expiry of the holder’s passport if valid for less than 5 years. All eTAs are registered to your current passport.
American citizens are exempt from the eTA program, but U.S. Green Card holders are not. For more information, regarding eTAs, please contact us.
Foreign nationals who plan to visit Canada for more than six (6) months, and who have resided in certain countries within a year prior to their arrival in Canada may be required to undergo a medical examination prior to being granted a Temporary Resident Visa.
For further information regarding the procedures for applying for a Temporary Resident Visa, please contact us.
Permitted activities include attending meetings, seminars and conferences, as well as providing certain contractual after-sales services. Business visitors may still require a Temporary Resident Visa or eTA to enter Canada and all business visitors must declare the purpose of their visit at the port of entry to be admitted.
For more information about permitted activities and for assistance in preparing an application to enter Canada as a Business Visitor, please contact us.
It permits extended stays in Canada, and multiple entries into Canada, for up to 5 years to help parents and grandparents stay connected with their Canadian families. Admissibility criteria, including medical admissibility, income requirements for the hosts, and private insurance requirements apply.
Please contact us for additional information regarding a Super Visa.
You may make an application for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)to overcome inadmissibility issues, including criminal inadmissibility.
If you have more questions about your admissibility to Canada, book a consultation with our office to discuss your options.
