Visit Canada

Canada is a tourist destination for many with its natural wonders; its diverse culture, rich nature and assorted wildlife and climates, many are drawn to explore this great country. Unless they are citizens of a visa-exempt country, individuals who wish to enter Canada for a temporary purpose, such as tourists, temporary foreign workers (individuals with work permits) and international students (individuals on study permits) must apply for and be granted a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).

Citizens of visa-exempt countries intending to travel to Canada by air are expected to have applied for an obtained an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before their departure to Canada. Exceptions to this include citizens of the United States, who do not require a TRV or an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and Green Card holders in the United States, who need an eTA to come to Canada, regardless of their nationality.

There are also a visa called Parent/Grandparent Super Visa which allows parent/grandparent of  Canadian citizen or Permanent Residents (PR) to come and visit for long durations in Canada. The visa is a 10-year visa and will allow people to come and stay upwards of 2 years at a time.

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Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Parent/Grandparent Super Visa