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How long can I stay in Canada as a visitor?
A border services officer at the port of entry in Canada will determine how long you can stay in Canada. Most visitors are allowed a six-month stay from the day they entered Canada. If the officer aut...
What is an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)?
eTA is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to or transiting through Canada by air. It allows Canada to screen travellers before they arrive.
Do I really need an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada since there is a leniency period?
Yes, visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an eTA to fly to or transit through Canada.   However, until September 29, 2016, you can board your flight without an eTA, as long as you...
What is a visa-exempt foreign national?
A visa-exempt foreign national is a person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, and who does not normally need a visa to enter Canada.
My application for an eTA was refused. Can I still travel to Canada during the leniency period?
If your application was refused, you should not plan or undertake any travel to Canada, even during the leniency period. If you decide to travel to Canada with a refused eTA during the leniency period...
I will enter Canada by land or sea. Do I need an eTA?
No. You will not need an eTA when you enter Canada by land or sea. You will only need an eTA when you fly to Canada.
I already have a study or work permit, do I need to apply for an eTA?
If you are a student or foreign worker already in Canada on a valid study and work permit, you will not need an eTA as long as you do not leave Canada and se
I have a visa or a temporary resident permit to enter Canada. Do I need an eTA too?
No. If you already hold a valid temporary resident visa or permit, you do not need an eTA to enter Canada.
What is the difference between a single and a multiple entry visa?
If you need a visa to come to Canada, you can apply for a visitor visa (also known as a temporary resident visa). There are two types: a single entry visa and a multiple entry visa. Both are valid for...
Do I need a visa if I am travelling through Canada without stopping or visiting?
If you need a visa to visit Canada, then you need a transit visa to travel through Canada without stopping or visiting. This is true even if you are in Canada for less than 48 hours. There is no fee f...
How do I get a transit visa?
You can apply for a transit visa by filling out the application for a Temporary Resident Visa and selecting transit visa from the list of options on the form.   You may not need a transit visa ...
Is there a different application form for CAN+?
No. Simply use the form for a visitor visa.   To benefit from the program, Mexican travellers need to: submit their visitor visa application at one of three Visa Application Centres (VACs) i...
How does the parent and grandparent super visa differ from a visitor visa?
Currently, most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months when they first enter Canada. Visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension, and pay a new fee.   With the paren...
What’s the difference between the parent and grandparent super visa and the 10-year multiple entry visa?
The key difference is that the super visa allows multiple entry periods lasting up to 2 years. Those travelling on a 10-year multiple-entry visa can only stay for up to six months per entry.   ...
Who is eligible for a parent and grandparent super visa?
To be eligible for the super visa, applicants must be the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Dependants of parents and grandparents are not eligible for the super vi...
I need to calculate family size when applying for the parent and grandparent super visa. Whom should I include?
When you apply for a parent and grandparent super visa, include the following people when calculating family size: the child or grandchild inviting you; the spouse of the child or grandchild invit...
What is a business visitor?
A business visitor is someone who comes to Canada to engage in international business activities without directly entering the Canadian labour market. For example, someone who comes to Canada to meet ...
How can I extend my stay as a visitor?
If you want to extend your stay in Canada, you should apply at least 30 days before your status expires. Temporary residents currently in Canada with a valid study or work permit must submit their ap...
My visa has expired. How do I restore my status as a visitor?
In some cases, if you are still within the 90-day period following the expiry of your status, you can apply to restore it. To do this, you will need to: Complete an Application to Change Condition...