The type of visitor visa a foreign national needs to temporarily enter and visit Canada depends on the purpose of the visit and the visitor’s nationality and/or country of residence.

Visit as a Tourist

Every year, more than 35 million people visit Canada to enjoy the many opportunities our country has to offer, including visiting family and friends. Depending on where you live, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. More …

Visit your Children and Grandchildren

Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for the parent and grandparent super visa.

This visa is valid for up to 10 years and will let you visit your family in Canada for up to two years without renewing your status. More …

Visit on Business

Includes applications for visitor visas for business people and how to avoid problems or delays when bringing foreign business guests to Canada. More …

Extend your Stay

If you want to extend your stay in Canada, you must apply to do so. Check your temporary resident visa to make sure you apply before the expiry date. You should apply 30 days before your status expires. More …

Travel Through Canada Without a Visa

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have established the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program and the China Transit Program (CTP). These programs allow certain foreign nationals to transit through Canada on their way to and from the United States of America (USA) without a Canadian transit visa. More …

 Please Contact Us for more information on any of these programs.