Visitor Visa (TRV) Canada
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A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), commonly called a visitor visa, allows a foreign national to enter Canada for tourism, to visit family, or for short-term business purposes. Citizens of countries without visa-exempt status require a TRV before travelling to Canada; most TRVs allow a stay of up to 6 months per entry. Refusal rates for visitor visas are meaningfully higher than for most other application types — a well-prepared application matters.
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Who Needs a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)?
Citizens of countries that do not have visa-exempt or eTA-eligible status with Canada require a TRV for any visit, regardless of purpose. Visa-exempt travellers instead require only an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for air travel. URK Immigration confirms your specific requirement based on citizenship and travel purpose.
Avoiding Refusal
What IRCC Looks For — Avoiding Refusal
The most common refusal reasons are insufficient ties to your home country (job, property, family) that would motivate your return, insufficient financial resources to cover the trip, an unclear or inconsistent purpose of visit, and prior refusals or immigration violations not properly explained. A visitor visa application is assessed on the “dual intent” principle — you must satisfy the officer that you intend to leave Canada by the end of your authorized stay.
Visitor Visa Processing Times (2026)
Processing times are published on IRCC’s website and vary significantly by the visa office handling your application and your country of residence — from as little as 2 weeks to several months. URK Immigration advises on realistic timing relative to your intended travel date and, where relevant, whether expedited processing options apply.
Extending or Renewing Your Visitor Visa
If you are already in Canada as a visitor and wish to extend your stay, you must apply for a visitor record before your current status expires — a new visitor visa is not required for this if you remain inside Canada, though a valid visa remains necessary for future re-entry after leaving. Extensions are not automatic; the same dual intent and financial sufficiency factors apply.
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Visitor Visa (TRV)
A TRV, or visitor visa, is a document that allows a foreign national to travel to and enter Canada for a temporary purpose — tourism, visiting family, or business — typically for stays of up to 6 months per entry.
Processing times vary widely by visa office and country of application, ranging from about 2 weeks to several months. URK Immigration checks current processing times for your specific country and advises on timing relative to your planned travel date.
You must apply for a visitor record before your current authorized stay expires. This extends your status inside Canada but does not extend the visa itself for future re-entry after you leave — a valid visa is still required to come back.
The most common reasons are insufficient ties to your home country, unclear purpose of visit, insufficient financial resources, and unexplained prior refusals or immigration history. A strong application directly addresses each of these factors with documentary evidence.
You submit a TRV application online or on paper with proof of identity, financial support, ties to your home country, and the purpose of your visit, along with biometrics where required. URK Immigration reviews your file for refusal risk factors before submission.