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Canadian Temporary Visa

Depending upon where you live and the reason for visiting Canada there maybe entry requirements you need to fulfill and possibly obtain temporary residents visa.


Canada welcomes some 5 million visitors a year which includes tourists, temporary workers and business visitors.

Tourist visitors

All tourist visitors except those exempted require a temporary visa to visit Canada.

Business Visitors

A business visitor is someone who comes to Canada to engage in international business activities without directly entering the Canadian labor market. Business visitors must prove that their main source of income and their main place of business are outside Canada. If you are a business visitor there are no special visas for business visitors. Every temporary resident, except people from countries exempted by Canadian law, must get a temporary resident visa before coming to Canada

Temporary workers

Please see our section on temporary workers

All visitors to Canada must comply with the following conditions:
  • have a valid travel document, such as a passport
  • be in good health
  • satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties that will take you back to your country of origin
  • satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit and
  • have enough money for your stay

In certain circumstances you may also require:
  • A Temporary Resident Visa, depending on your citizenship.
  • A medical examination.
  • A letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.