Visitor Visa
- A visitor visa is an official document that IRCC sticks in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada. Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.
- Visitor extension can also be extended
- At the port of Entry the CBSA may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months.
- If you would like to stay for more than 6 months, you must apply for extension of your stay.
Exemptions where an eTA is not required
- Visitors arriving by land or sea.
- Permanent residents (however, they need to travel with their permanent resident card).
- Citizens of the USA.
- Travellers with a valid Canada visa.
- Passengers on a flight (because of an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance, that makes an unscheduled stop in Canada)
Extending a visitor status in Canada
Visitor visas allow foreign nationals to legally live in Canada for up to six months at a time. At the end of this period, legal status will expire, and individual must leave Canada. Individual who would like to extend their stay beyond six months must apply to do so while their temporary resident status is still valid. You should apply for an extension at least 30 days before your status will expire. If your current visa expires while your extension application is still being processed, you may remain in Canada while waiting for a decision to be made. This is called maintained status.
How Candour Immigration Consultancy Inc. can help?
There is a higher risk of refusal in cases where the application is not well prepared. The standards are very high and, its very important to present the case as per client’s profile and objectives. We have helped many clients successfully visit Canada on visitor visa, and even though no one can promise any guarantees, we are certain we can help you increase your chances with our extensive experience.