Depending on your country of citizenship, you may require a visa in order to enter Canada. A Temporary Resident Visa will permit you to legally enter Canada to visit family and friends or to conduct certain limited business activities as a business visitor.
Except for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, all other individuals require permission to enter Canada as a visitor and require either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an eTA (electronic Travel Authorization), unless they are US Citizens..
Visa-required foreign nationals must apply for a temporary resident visa (TRV) to travel to Canada as
Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination.
Who can apply
You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must:
You may also need a medical exam and letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
The business visitor category facilitates entry to Canada for people who intend to engage in international business activities in Canada without directly entering the Canadian labor market.
Examples of activities in this category include
Contact us for further information regarding the procedures for applying for a Temporary Resident Visa.