Who needs trv canada?

“A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).

You must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure. You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada." 1

"Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada. The requirement for a visa also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canada." 2

View IRCC's list of countries and territories whose citizens require a visa in order to enter Canada. If you do not need a visitor visa, you will still need to meet some specific requirements to enter Canada.

Usually, your Temporary Resident Visa is issued with the same expiry date as your Study Permit and/or Work Permit.

If you need a TRV to enter Canada, it is recommended that you maintain a valid TRV throughout your stay in Canada in case of sudden trips abroad. A valid TRV is necessary if you leave and want to re-enter Canada. 3

Note: Your Study Permit/Work Permit is your main immigration document and must be valid during your stay in Canada.

International students currently residing in Canada with a valid Study or Work Permit who wish to apply for a new Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) must apply to the Case Processing Centre – Ottawa. 1

International Students who are travelling outside of Canada and are only travelling to the United States may not be required to have a valid Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to return to Canada, as long as their Study or Work Permit is still valid. 1

You may require a US Visitor Visa to travel to the United States.

For more details, please see the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, Section 190 (3)(f):

Within the temporary Canada visas, there are several categories of visas. One of them is the Temporary Resident Visa Canada. This article will go through this group of visas and the relevant details on them.

The Canadian Temporary Resident Visas are a category of visas for people who want to stay in Canada for a short period of time, usually 6 months or less. They are for various purposes of staying such as tourism, business, family visits, and so on.

If you have one of these visas, then it means you will stay in Canada for a short period of time and not much longer. You will not be allowed to apply for citizenship of Canada, apply to get Canadian government documents or try to claim for Canadian benefits such as health coverage.

You are only allowed to stay in Canada for the purpose that you applied for, and you cannot try and work or study for a long-term program there. If you find a study program that has a duration of 6 months or less, then you are allowed to attend it, but only if you have specified it in your application. Otherwise, working is not permitted at all. Additionally, you must prove that you plan to return to your home country and not stay in Canada.

Most travelers will need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) which grants them entry to Canada, although there are nationals of countries which will only need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or they are completely exempt and can enter freely with their passports without needing a visa.

To find out whether you need a visa for Canada, visit this page.

To be eligible to apply for the Temporary Resident visas for Canada you must be able to fulfill the following criteria:

However, depending on the type of TRV visa that you are applying for, you might have to comply to additional criteria.

There are several types of Temporary Resident Visas separated by the purpose of visit. The following visas belong to this category:

Since this is a category of visas and not a single visa, there are two types of requirements that potential applicants must fulfill to qualify or be eligible for any of the visas:

The standard Canada Visa Requirements are a set of criteria that apply to any of the Temporary Resident Visas, no matter the purpose of your visit.

To apply for any of the Canada temporary resident visas you must submit the following forms:

Other forms that you might have to fill out if they are applicable for you are:

If you qualify and meet the standard Canada Visa Requirements, then there are additional criteria based on your purpose of visit. These are different for each type of visa in the group. A few examples of such requirements are below:

For more detailed visa specific requirements, we recommend you find the specific visa you are applying for in our guide and go through the details and instructions. Meeting these requirements is very important for you to get the visa. If you do not qualify for all the requirements, then you might have to submit additional proof to the Canadian Consulate to convince them that they should give you the visa, or the officials will reject your application.

The application for Temporary Resident Visa has a set of steps that applicants must follow. There are two ways you can apply for the TRV:

Since most application processes are being digitized, it is recommended that you try and apply online if it is possible. However, even if you apply online, if the Consulate requires an interview or your biometrics, you will have to show up in person. If you apply in person, then you will have to visit the Consulate multiple times to complete the whole process.

The application process for the TRV has these specific steps:

You must go to the Government of Canada website to the Immigration tab. Click on that tab and then click on Visit. When you get to the page, you will see a link called “Find out if you need a visa”. Click on that link and you will be directed to a survey.

You must answer the questions truthfully and select the reason for your visit. The questionnaire will analyze your answers and determine whether you need a Temporary Resident visa, whether you are eligible, or if you only need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

If you are eligible for a Temporary Visitor Visa, then the page will direct you to the instructions on how to apply. You can apply online or in person and with the increasing digitalization of visa applications, it is much easier if you apply online. Answer a few more questions on the “Determine your eligibility and apply online” survey and you will be given a reference code and a checklist of what you have to do to apply.

You must save the reference code and then open an account in the same Government of Canada website. You can either open the account through your bank account details or use a Government of Canada login (GCKey). Once you login, you can start your application.

Use your reference code to access your answers to the questionnaire and the forms you need to fill out.

Once you submit your application, it will take around 5 days for it to show up on your account. During the next few weeks, the Canadian Consulate will process the application. If they see it necessary, they will invite you for a visa interview and/or to give your biometric information.

If that happens, you must attend the interview at the scheduled time and respond to all the questions truthfully.

Once your Canada Temporary Resident visa is approved, the notification will show up on your online account or the Embassy will let you know once you complete the interview. The next step is to then submit your passport for stamping and processing.

If you have completed all the procedures online, then the Embassy will send you an email with instructions on where to mail your passport. You must mail the passport and the processing fees, as well as pay for a return envelope. If you are at the Embassy in person, then you will pay the fees there and give the Consular Officer your passport.

The Consulate will process your passport, stamp it, and return to you. If they mail it back, it will take a few days to arrive, but from that point forward, you can start making your travel arrangements for your visit in Canada.

The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt travellers entering Canada by air. An eTA is a number electronically linked to your passport.

You may need an eTA if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country to enter Canada by air.

Citizens of the United States are exempt from the eTA requirement. They must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada.

An eTA may be valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you obtain a new passport, you also need to obtain a new eTA. Learn more about eTA validity by visiting the IRCC website.

When you apply for an initial study permit from outside Canada, the eTA number will be automatically issued and included in your letter of introduction.

If you are an international student from a visa-exempt country with a valid study permit, you still need to have a valid eTA if you want to leave and re-enter Canada. Therefore, ensure your eTA is valid. It is possible to check your eTA status online.

If you need one, you can apply for an eTA online. Usually, you can receive the eTA approval through your email within minutes; However, it can also take several days if they require additional documents. Ensure to include your passport number correctly while applying for one.