Canada is an insignia for people that loves to explore culture. As Canada has kept its gates open to different countries, it has enriched itself with diverse and vivid cultures from across the globe. A visitor in Canada always gets to witness how diverse cultures collaborate, and contribute immensely towards the growth of this nation.

People that lands everyday in Canada are innumerable. In 2019, reported number of individuals landed in Canada as Visitors were more than 5.7 million. The chart always depicts a positive incline as people attract their friends and family to visit Canada as well.

As so many visitors arrive in Canada every year, Canada regulates and collects information about these individuals by asking the individual to apply for a visa. If you are not a Canadian citizen, you are required to obtain a visa before your arrival in Canada.

Following are the types of visa provided by Canada that suites different kinds of people and their intention.

eTA

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) allows people from visa-exempt countries to enter in Canada. eTA is valid for 5 years from the date of authorization. In most cases, an eTA holder can stay in Canada for a maximum period of 6 months. It is faster to attain for somebody who is lawful citizen of any Visa-exempt country.

TRV

To simplify, Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is just a visa you would be asked to present before entering any other country than you country of nationality. Likewise, in order to enter, remain, or re-enter in Canada, a visa is required. If your current nationality does not belong to the nation listed in Visa-exempt countries, you will be required to apply for a TRV. The validity of TRV depends on factors such as individual’s assessment, purpose of visit, intention, and duration of stay requested. Generally, TRVs are valid for 10 years or 1 month preceding to the expiry of your passport. TRV allows an individual to stay in Canada for 6 months.

TRV issued because of a study/work permit are different. They are valid for shorter period that is enough to complete their studies/work contract. Individuals holding such TRVs can stay in Canada as long as their TRV is yet to expire.

Transit Visa

If the destination of your travel plan is not Canada and it requires you to stop in Canada to change flights, you will need a Transit visa if your country of nationality is not listed in Visa-exempt countries. However, if you plan to stay in Canada for more than 48 hours, you will be needed to apply for eTA or TRV.

Super Visa

Super visa is a boon for families that would like to reunite with their parents or grandparents. Super visa requires a Letter of Support from your child or grandchild who is permanent resident or citizen of Canada. There is also a requirement to buy medical insurance that covers to at least $100,000 for one-year from date of entry. Super Visa is valid for 10 years. An individual holding super visa is allowed to remain in Canada for 2 years from he date of entry. However, your child or grandchild can only allow support you if they meet the financial requirement.

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