How to obtain a visitor visa (temporary resident visa)

         obtaining a visitor’s visa (temporary resident visa)

                             

You can use this information to complete the forms and navigate the application procedure.

Overview of the software package

This software bundle includes:

an instruction manual and the necessary forms.

Instruction manual: 

outlines how to complete the forms and gather your supporting documentation, as well as information you must be aware of before submitting your application.

Completely read the instruction manual before completing any necessary paperwork. The questions on the forms are created to aid in processing your application. Symbols utilized in this manual

These icons are used in this handbook to highlight significant information: 

necessary action

what needs be done in order for your application to be processed.

Information of importance

You must be aware of this crucial information to prevent delays or other issues.

Obtain additional details

where to find additional information

Note: Pointers for using this application.

Who may use this application guide before you apply?

If you want to apply for a temporary residence visa from outside of Canada, use this application guide.

It should be noted that different visa offices may have different processing times for applications. Learn more about the processing times for applications.

The visitors are who?

Visitors are those who are legally able to enter Canada but are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents.

visit Canada for a vacation, to see relatives, for business, etc.

Visitors are subject to numerous restrictions and have a limited time to remain.

Do I require a visa for temporary residence?

Those who are neither Canadian citizens or permanent residents may need a visa in order to enter the country. The need for a visa also applies to transient temporary residents in Canada. Find out if you require a visiting visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).

You might need an Electronic Travel Authorization if you are not required to have a visa to enter Canada (eTA). Determine if you require an eTA.

What is a visa for a temporary resident?

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), sometimes known as a guest visa, is a legal document that must be carried in your passport to prove that you have fulfilled the requirements for temporary resident entrance to Canada (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).

Important information: Prior to departing, you must get a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). One is not available when entering Canada. What conditions must you satisfy to be eligible for a TRV?

You must demonstrate to the officer that you are in Canada temporarily and that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

You should also

Show an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, that you have enough money to support yourself and your family while you are here and to return home, that you don’t plan to work or study without permission, that you are law-abiding and have no criminal history, that you pose no threat to Canada’s security, that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, and that you are in good health (complete a medical examination if required).

What if I already have a status as a permanent resident?

You might still be a permanent resident if you’ve ever received permanent residency or landed immigrant status in Canada. If you are a resident on a permanent basis, we cannot grant you a TRV.

 

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You might choose to apply for a travel document instead (Permanent Resident Abroad). You can come back to Canada as a permanent resident if you are eligible for a travel document.

You can voluntarily give up (renounce) your permanent resident status in order to apply for a TRV if you no longer want to be a permanent resident or if you are aware that you do not meet the conditions to maintain your permanent resident status.

Applications for the voluntary renunciation of PR status must be mailed to the visa office in a separate envelope. It is advised that you first submit an application for the Voluntary Renunciation of your PR status and then submit an application for your TRV once your Voluntary Renunciation has been approved.

access to Canada

It’s important to note that entering Canada is a privilege rather than a right. You must fulfill the prerequisites, and a temporary resident visa can be required.

 

     “Define family members” 

Your spouse or common-law partner, your children who are dependent on you, and any children who are dependent on them are considered members of your family.

The term “spouse” refers to any of the two individuals (of the same or different genders) in a marriage that has been legally recognized outside of Canada in the country where it occurred.

Information of importance

Under the Regulations, marriages performed via proxy, telephone, fax, internet, or other similar means in which one or both parties were not physically present are not regarded as legal marital partnerships. Consult our policy on the legality of marriage for additional details. a common-law spouse

refers to a person who has been consistently living in a conjugal relationship with another person (of the same gender or of the opposite gender) for at least one year. When two people have made a significant level of commitment to one another, they are said to be in a conjugal relationship.

Evidence that the couple lives together, supports one another financially and emotionally, has children together, or presents themselves in public as a couple can be used to demonstrate this.

Common-law partners who have been in a conjugal relationship for at least a year but are unable to live together or be seen together in public due to legal restrictions in their home country or who have been separated for circumstances beyond their control (for example, civil war or armed conflict) may still qualify and should be listed on the application.

relying children

We determine whether your child qualifies as a dependent based on their age as of a particular date, known as the lock-in date. This is often the day your application was received. Even though your child’s age may change throughout processing, we look at your child’s age on the lock-in date to determine whether or not they qualify as a dependent.

If your child or the child of your spouse or common-law partner fits the criteria listed below on the lock-in date, they will be regarded as dependent children.

They are under 22 years old and are not married or in a common-law relationship.

Children who satisfy both of the following conditions and are at least 22 years old are considered dependents:

Since they were younger than 22 years old, they have relied on their parents for financial support. Additionally, they are unable to support themselves financially due to a mental or physical condition.

Dependants must continue to meet these standards, with the exception of age, until your application has been fully processed.

Unsure if your child qualifies as a dependent? Check your child’s eligibility by responding to a few questions.

A earlier definition of dependent children may be applicable if your child’s age was locked in on or before October 23, 2017.

dependent offspring of a dependent

refers to the applicant’s dependent children as well as, if relevant, the applicant’s spouse or common-law partner’s children.

Do my family members need different applications?

Family members are need to submit their own application materials. You may, however, combine your applications and pay with a single payment receipt at a Visa Application Center (VAC) or online.

All requirements for temporary residency in Canada must be met by your spouse or common-law partner and children.

Exist any health requirements?

If you intend to travel or study for no more than six months:

Typically, you don’t require a medical checkup.

If you intend to stay or attend school for longer than six months:

A medical examination is required if you: 

have spent at least six consecutive months living abroad in one of these nations or territories within the year preceding the date you wish to enter Canada. Even if you are a citizen of a nation that does not require a visa to enter Canada, this still applies to you.

No of how long you have been in Canada, a medical examination is required if you want to work in one of the following fields: a defined occupation, including working with children or in the health services industry. Hospital staff, clinical laboratory workers, patient attendants in nursing and geriatric homes, and medical and dental students admitted to Canadian universities are a few examples of designated occupations; if you’ve lived in certain countries or territories, you’ll need a medical exam to work in agricultural occupations. To enter Canada, you and your family members might require a medical examination. Check out the Medical examination criteria for temporary residents for additional information.

 

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Your options are: 

Contact a Panel Physician to schedule an immediate medical examination, or wait until the visa office has examined your application and provided you with specific medical recommendations.

Get the directions you need to finish the medical examination.

Routine cases proceed more quickly when medical results are provided up front because we don’t need to request them later. This is carried out at your own expense and has no bearing on the selection of your application. If an upfront medical examination is required, you must include documentation of completion with your application. If you don’t, there can be delays in the processing.

Biometric requirements (fingerprints and photos)

At a biometric collection service point, your fingerprints and photo (which serve as your biometric information) may need to be taken in person. If other members of your family are applying, they might also need to show up in person to have their biometric data collected.

You must provide your biometrics if you are a visitor to Canada and apply for your first study or employment permit. By December 3, 2019, all applications made from within Canada must include biometric information. You can go to a Service Canada location that is designated.

Ascertain whether you must provide biometrics.

You do not need to provide paper pictures with your application if you must provide biometric fingerprints and a photo.

How frequently do you provide biometric data?

Your biometric information must only be provided once per ten years. You won’t have to provide your biometrics once more till the 10-year window has passed.

You don’t need to provide biometrics again if you previously provided them as part of an application for a guest visa, work permit, or study permit and they are still valid.

Using the Check Biometric Status Tool, you may determine whether your biometrics are still valid and when they expire.

When to provide biometric data

if you mail in or submit your application online.

After you: You can provide your biometrics.

Receive a biometric instruction letter (BIL) directing you to a list of authorized places after paying and submitting your application and biometric fees. As soon as you receive the BIL, you are encouraged to provide your biometrics.

If you visit a visa application center in person to submit your application (VAC)

When submitting your application at a VAC, you might be able to schedule an appointment in advance to provide your biometrics at the same time. You will need to schedule a VAC appointment if you are unable to provide your biometrics at the time you submit your application.

Where to submit your biometric data 

To provide your biometrics at one of these authorized biometric collecting service locations, you must make an appointment.

After we get your biometrics, we will begin processing your application.

Can I work or attend school while I’m in Canada?

If they are not granted permission to do so under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, visitors are not permitted to work or study in Canada. A work or study permit will frequently be needed.

A temporary resident is also permitted to enroll in a program of study for up to six months without needing a study permit.

information on the super visa for parents and grandparents

regarding the super visa

Grandparents and parents are able to travel on the multiple-entry super visa.

enter Canada more than once

Important information: Applicants who ordinarily do not need a visa to enter Canada must also submit an application to a visa office. They may stay in Canada for up to 5 years on each entry. Visa-exempt applicants should refer to the section below.

For whom can a super visa be applied?

You must either be a permanent resident of Canada or the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen in order to apply for a super visa.

Your dependent children cannot be listed on this application. Your spouse or common-law partner must also apply if they want to travel with you.

How can I make a super visa application?

You must submit an application to a visa office and present documentation to be considered for a super visa.

a letter of invitation from your kid or grandchild, dated and signed, stating that you would be supported financially for your whole time in Canada.

You must also list the make-up of your host grandchild’s or child’s family (dependents, including spouse, children or other relatives that are financially dependent on your host child or host grandchild).

one of the following papers to demonstrate that your child or grandchild satisfies the low income cut-off (LICO) requirement (the child’s or grandchild’s spouse who is a Canadian or permanent resident or common-law partner may co-sign the invitation letter to satisfy the LICO minimum):

a copy of their most recent notice of assessment for federal income tax. Your child or grandchild can examine (and print) their tax returns as well as other personal tax information via the Canada Revenue Agency’s My Account online service if they don’t have a paper copy of their notice of assessment. Visit My Account to create a login or account.

the most recent T4 or T1 form for the child or grandchild.

a genuine letter from the employer of the child or grandchild detailing the person’s name, position title, and compensation.

Employment insurance benefit statements for the kid or grandchild, together with, if they are self-employed, a letter from an accountant attesting to their annual income.

evidence of additional income (for example, pension statement, investments)

documentation proving your link to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident you desire to visit as their parent or grandmother (such as a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or other official documents naming you as parent or grandparent)

Proof that you have private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance provider that is paid in full and is valid for at least one year (quotes are not accepted)

provides a minimum coverage of $100,000, is valid for each entry into Canada, and is available for review by a border services officer upon request. It also covers health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.

You will also need to submit documentation of your medical exam findings once you apply.

To have your biometric fingerprints and photo (biometric information) captured at a biometric collection service point, you must physically appear there.

applications without a visa 

You are not necessary to submit your biometric data or pay the application processing cost.

You will be instructed to apply for an electronic travel permission if your application is accepted (eTA). When you arrive in Canada, you will be given a letter that you must provide to a border services officer.

What needs to be done for my kid or grandkid to reach the LICO minimum?

The income of your child or grandchild must be equal to or greater than the minimum necessary cutoff, which is listed annually in the income table.

They must include their family size in the invitation letter. The quantity of income necessary to care for and maintain you and your spouse, if applicable, is determined by this component.

How to determine a family’s size:

Your kid or grandchild counts themselves, as well as their spouse or common-law partner, their offspring, and anyone else they may have sponsored in the past whose sponsorship agreement and commitment are still in existence. They add up the number of people you, your husband or common-law partner, if any, will be supporting.

The total number of people covered by steps 1 and 2 is added together. Their family size is shown by the sum.

To establish if they satisfy the minimal requirements for their family size, they use the LICO in the income table in this guide. Your child or grandchild may submit one of the records on the document checklist to prove they have the necessary minimum income (IMM 5484).

Your kid or grandchild’s spouse or common-law partner can help by submitting a letter of invitation along with one of the documents on the document checklist if your child or grandchild does not satisfy the LICO requirement (IMM 5484).

 

 

 

 

 

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