Categories: Temporary Resident Visa TRV

What Is A Visitor Visa?

A temporary resident (visitor) visa is a travelling document which allows you to enter into Canada whether it is as a tourist, for visiting family and friends, or for business purposes. To enter Canada you may need a visitor’s visa depending on your citizenship.

What do I need to apply?

To qualify for a visitor visa you must have the following:

a valid travelling document, such as a passport
be in good health
proof of a job, home, financial assets, or family that will take you back to your home country
proof that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay
enough money for your stay
have no record of criminal activity and not be a risk to the security of Canada
no intentions to work or study in Canada

You may also need:

a medical exam
letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada

What Travel Documents Do I Need To Have?

You must make sure to have valid travel documents and identification for yourself and any children travelling with you when you enter Canada. If you fail to do so you may be delayed or unable to travel.

Travel documents that will not be accepted include the following:

passports issued by Somalia
non-machine readable passports issued by the Czech Republic
temporary passports issued by the Republic of South Africa
provisional passports issued by Venezuela.

How to apply for visitor visa:

You can apply for temporary resident visa online or on paper. You will need to properly fill out the temporary resident visa application and submit it to a Visa Application Center. If any of the documents are missing the application package will be returned back to you. You may also be required to give your biometric finger prints and photograph depending on which country you are from.

Let’s get started! If you need further information or assistance feel free to contact us at 416-477-2545 or 1-877-820-7121.

Shabnam Akrami

Shabnam Akrami is the Managing Partner and Founder of Akrami & Associates. p> Prior to receiving her Paralegal Diploma with Honours, she completed her Law Degree from the UK at the University of London as well as completed a Post Graduate Diploma. In addition, she has also graduated from York University where she received both her Bachelor in Criminology and Masters in Socio-Legal Studies. She is also a Member in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada. Prior to opening her own firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate immigration law; specializing in work permits, temporary resident permits and rehabilitation cases. She has in depth and hands on experience in all Canadian Immigration and Citizenship matters. These matters include preparation and submission of applications for permanent residence, work permits, NAFTA applications, labour market opinions, temporary resident permits, sponsorships, and business investors. Shabnam is dedicated to all her clients and committed to the successful completion of all the immigration matters in her care. With Shabnam, there is always a way!