Everything Visitors Want to Know About Canada!

We’ve curated a list of questions to aid your decision-making before investing the time, energy, and money required to come to Canada.

What is the maximum duration I can remain in Canada as a visitor?

Visitors to Canada can usually stay for six months from their entry date (or until their passport expires, if sooner). The departure date will be stamped in their passport or on a document given by a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer.

What is the difference between a single and a multiple-entry visa?

Single-entry visa holders must obtain a new visa to re-enter Canada after leaving. Multiple-entry visas are valid for up to 10 years or one month before the passport expires, whichever comes first. Holders of multiple-entry visas can stay in Canada for up to six months per visit.

Is there any way I can help a friend or family member visit Canada?

While friends and family must fill out their own visa applications, you can provide a letter of invitation to support a loved one’s visit to Canada. This letter, outlining your support like covering accommodation costs, can aid their application but doesn’t ensure visa approval.

Is a visitor visa the same thing as a visitor record?

No.
Foreign nationals wishing to enter Canada as visitors typically need a visitor visa, which generally allows for a stay of up to six months.

A visitor record, issued by CBSA officers, extends or limits a recipient’s stay in Canada. It can also be given to foreign nationals by CBSA or IRCC when their application to extend their stay or restore their status is approved.

I’ve obtained a new passport, yet I possess a valid visa in the old one. Is it permissible to utilize the visa from my expired passport?

You can travel to Canada with a valid visitor visa in an old passport, but you must bring both:

– The old passport with the valid visa
– Your new valid passport

You might also need to explain to CBSA officers why your old passport is no longer valid.