A visitor visa (also called temporary resident visa) is an official document that embassy 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.
You can apply for a visitor visa online or on paper.

Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.

At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document, called a visitor record, which will show the date you need to leave by.

If you don’t get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one. If you arrive at an airport that uses primary inspection kiosks, ask the border officer after you finish at the kiosk.

Not all nationals needs a visitor visa and it is always good to make sure you need a visitor visa before you apply.

You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:

• The type of travel document you plan to travel with

• The country that issued your travel document

• Your nationality

• Your method of travel to Canada for this trip

Get in touch with R2 Immigration Services to find out about your eligibility and your visa application requirements.