Every year, millions of people visit Canada, whether to visit friends and family or to discover if Canada is the right location for a permanent move. Canadian visitor visas allow tourists to stay for up to six months.
I’m from a visa-exempt country, what will I need to do to get here?
Canada offers two visitor visas: single-entry and multiple-entry. The single-entry visa allows foreign nationals to visit Canada once, while those with multiple-entry visas can enter and exit as often as they like within the valid duration of their visa. If you have children or grandchildren living in Canada, you may qualify for a super visa for your parents and grandparents. Only temporary visitor statuses can be extended from within Canada. Temporary foreign workers are not eligible for a business visitor visa if they are traveling to Canada for business. The Canadian labor market requires a separate work permit.
I’m from a visa-exempt country. What will I need to bring with me?
Visa-exempt countries are not required to obtain a visitor visa for entry into Canada. If they are from a visa-exempt country and traveling to Canada by airplane, they must hold an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) from the Canadian government. eTA applications are fast and affordable and can be secured by visiting the Canadian government website, entering the required information, and paying the $7 CAD government fee. ETAs expire five years after approval or until the expiration date of the passport.
If you are coming to Canada as an international student or temporary worker from a visa-exempt country, the Canadian government will automatically issue you an eTA with your study or work permit.