Visitor Visa

Frequently asked Questions

• 1)How long may a visiting visa holder stay in Canada?

  The majority of foreign nationals are permitted to stay in Canada for up to six months. The border services officer may allow you to stay for less than or more than six months if you are authorized to enter Canada. If that's the case, they'll stamp your passport with the departure date. They may also hand you a document. You can stay in Canada for six months if you don't acquire a stamp on your passport, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you want to stay longer than your approved stay, you must apply for a stay extension at least 30 days before the end of your permitted stay.

• 2)Is it necessary for me to apply for a tourist visa and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) at the same time?

  No, you do not require both a visitor's visa and electronic travel authorization. If you want to visit Canada, you'll need a valid visiting visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). The one you'll need is determined by the sort of travel document you'll be using, the country that issued it, your nationality, and how you'll be getting to Canada.

• 3)What is the difference between a single-entry travel visa and a multiple entry travel visas?

  The key distinction is that single entry visas allow you to enter Canada only once, but multiple entry visas allow you to enter Canada several times. Unfortunately, as a traveler, you will not be able to pick which visa you receive; all visa applications will be automatically considered for a multiple entry visa. Your application will be reviewed by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the appropriate visa type will be issued. Visa with several entries You can visit Canada for six months at a time as many times as you wish with a multiple entry visa. This sort of travel visa is only valid for ten years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.