A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a Visitor Visa or Tourist visa, is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).
Millions of people visit Canada every year to enjoy the many opportunities our country has to offer, including visiting family and friends. Suppose you wish to come to Canada for a temporary purpose like a vacation or visit family or friends. In that case, you may need a Temporary Resident Visa, unless you are a citizen from a “visa exempt” countries like the USA, Australia etc.
Canadian Visitor Visas allow those foreign nationals to visit Canada with the freedom to reunite with friends, family or even explore a new country.
A Temporary Visitor Visa is often referred to as a TRV in our industry. You will most likely need to file Form IMM 5257 is used by individuals who want to apply for a TRV to visit Canada for a temporary purpose such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or business trips.
The Canada Visit Visa is a straightforward visa application giving you the ability to visit Canada for a period of up to 6 months. Key points to note about this visa are:
If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a visitor (stay in Canada longer), you need to apply for a visitor record. A visitor record is not a visa. A visitor record is a document that gives you status as a visitor in Canada and allows you to stay longer.
There is no statutory limit on the number of times a person can extend visitor status. Instead, the officer will consider the history of the applicant, the purpose of the visit, and whether there is a valid reason to continue visiting.
