TOURIST OR TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a visitor visa or Canada Tourist visa, 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).

Eligibility

 You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must:

     •  Have a valid travel document, like a passport

     •  Be in good health     

     •  Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions

     •  Convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country

     •  Convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit

     •  Have enough money for your stay

     •  The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.

     •  You may also need a medical exam and a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.