Your Journey Begins Here

More than 20 million people visit Canada each year, and the majority of them require either an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a tourist visa or visitor visa, in order to enter the country for a holiday, a visit with family, short-term study, or certain business trips. A visiting visa application can be submitted on paper or online.

The border services officer at the port of entry may let you to stay for less than or more than six months. If so, they will record the deadline for your departure in your passport. They may also provide you with a visiting record, which will include the time you must depart, along with other information. If your passport is not stamped, you may remain in Canada for a period of six months beginning on the day you entered, or until your passport expires, whichever occurs first. You can ask a border services officer for a stamp if you need one. Ask the border officer when you’re done with the primary inspection kiosk if you arrive at an airport that employs them.