Temporary Resident Visa(TRV)
The Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is a document issued by a Canadian Immigration Visa Office outside Canada, showing that the holder has satisfied the requirements for admission to Canada as a visitor. TRVs may be for single entry or multiple entry. As a general rule, tourists are admitted for a period of six months. Temporary foreign workers and international students are admitted for varying periods of time, as determined on a case-by-case basis. Extensions may be applied for from within Canada.
It is important to note that possession of a valid TRV does not necessarily mean that the Officer at the Canadian Port of Entry will admit the visitor into Canada. At the Port of Entry, all visitors must demonstrate that the purpose of their visit to Canada is of a temporary nature. Officers at the Port of Entry will deny admission to all persons who, in their opinion, do not intend to leave Canada at the expiry of their visitor status.
Requirements
It is important to satisfy all of the requirements under this program and as such, the person who wishes to come to Canada on a Tourist Visa must:
- Show your ties to your home country and have valid travel documentation.
- Show that you have the financial resources to support your trip to Canada.
- Show a realistic travel plan. If you have friends in Canada, an invitation letter will help support the application.
- Show that you will be staying in Canada temporarily.
TRV is only a visa to come and visit Canada. You are not entitled to work or study (unless it is a short-term course) or access any of the social benefit system. It does allow you to come and explore the country and stay for a short duration of 6 months but it is possible to extend your stay if you are qualified.