What is a Temporary Residency Visa (TRV)
A temporary Resident Visa (TRV), referred to as Visitor Visa, is issued by the Canadian Government to those who wish to visit Canada or reside in their country for a short duration of time, up to 6 months.
A Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is granted by a Canadian visa office. The Visa establishes that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a visitor, a student, or a temporary worker. A temporary Resident Visa (TRV) does not guarantee your admission to the country.
Aspects such as the time of your application for a temporary resident visa and your arrival in Canada or additional information available could still result in you being refused entry. A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a visitor 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).
Visitors is a name given to a group of people who aren’t Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and have been legally authorized to enter Canada to visit the country on a holiday (vacation), visit the family, conduct business, etc. It restricts visitors in the duration of their stay and is subject to various conditions.
People who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter the country. The requirement for the same also applies to temporary residents who want to transit in Canada. If a person does not require a visa to enter Canada, he/she may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The Temporary Resident Visa application process is very simple. It doesn’t require IELTS, education, or work experience.
Eligibility criteria for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV):
- Age must be at least 18 years to apply as the primary visa applicant.
- Must not have any health issues.
- Have a valid passport with at least one blank page that is not the last page of the passport.
- Must not have any criminal history.
- Prepare to pay the appropriate visa application and processing fees.
- Make sure you have enough money to get around Canada.
- Prepare for an interview or a meeting.
- Prove that your visit to Canada is only temporary and that you will return to your native country when it is finished.
- You must prove that you have no intention of working or studying in Canada.
- Fill and sign a Visa Application Center (VAC) Consent Form.
- Persuade an immigration officer that you have ties to your native country, such as a job, residence, financial assets, or family.
Who can apply for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
Visitors from foreign countries require a Temporary Resident visa to either visit or transit Canada. For a temporary resident visa, one must apply before leaving; as afterward, you won’t be able to get one once you enter Canada. The Temporary Resident Visa validity is about 6 months.
Types of Temporary Resident Visas (TRV)
- Single entry visa—allows you to enter Canada just once. It can also be used for repeated entries from the United States or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon during the time validated for your stay in Canada as long as you do not enter another country. A single-entry visa is normally valid for six months.
- Multiple entry visa—allows you to enter Canada as many times as you wish for the time validated of your stay in Canada.
- Transit visa—required when you will be in Canada for 48 hours or less on your way to another country.
Eligibility criteria for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
- Age must be at least 18 years to apply as the primary visa applicant
- Have a valid passport with at least one blank page that is not the last page of the passport.
- Must not have any criminal history.
- Prepare to pay the appropriate visa application and processing fees.
- Fill and sign a Visa Application Center (VAC) Consent Form.
- Make sure you have enough money to get around Canada.
- Prepare for an interview or a meeting.
- Prove that your visit to Canada is only temporary and that you will return to your native country when it is finished.
- You must prove that you have no intention of working or studying in Canada.
FAQ
Who are Visitors?
Visitors are persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and are legally authorized to enter Canada to:
- visit Canada on holiday (vacation),
- visit family
- conduct business, etc.
Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions.
Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?
Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada. The requirement for a visa also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canada. Contact MIGRONIX to find out if you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or a visitor visa.
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada, you may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Find out if you need an ETA.
What is a Temporary Resident Visa?
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a visitor 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).
Important information: You must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure. You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.
What are the requirements you must meet for a TRV?
You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay.
You must also:
Convince the officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Canada and to return home, not intend to work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so, be law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity, not be a risk to the security of Canada, provide any additional document requested by the officer to establish your admissibility, and be in good health (complete a medical examination if required).