✈️ Visit Canada: Visitor & Transit Visas
Explore Canada with confidence—whether it's a holiday, family visit, business trip, or transit stop. TENTACULAR IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS LTD provides expert support to help you secure the right visitor document and prepare for your journey.
Your document requirements depend on your nationality and how you're traveling to Canada
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Citizens of visa-exempt countries traveling by air
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Citizens of countries that require a visa to enter Canada
You may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if arriving by air.
Must apply for a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) before entering Canada.
Choose the right visa type based on your travel needs and circumstances
Grants permission to enter Canada once, typically for a stay of up to six months.
Short-term visits for tourism, family, or events
Allows travel to Canada multiple times over the visa's validity period—up to 10 years or until the passport expires.
Frequent travelers, business visitors, family members
Required for foreign nationals who are passing through Canada en route to another country, with a layover of less than 48 hours.
Airport layovers and connections
Designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This long-term, multiple-entry visa allows extended stays of up to five years per entry.
Parents & grandparents of Canadian citizens/PRs
Understanding how long your visa is valid and how long you can stay in Canada
Up to 10 years or passport expiry
Up to 6 months per entry
Extendable in some cases
Up to 10 years
Up to 5 years per entry
Can leave and re-enter
Up to 5 years or passport expiry
Up to 6 months per entry
Extendable in some cases
Duration of stay is ultimately determined by border services upon arrival. The visa validity period indicates how long you have to enter Canada, not how long you can stay.
Step-by-step guide to applying for your Canadian visitor visa or eTA
Determine your visa requirements based on your nationality and travel method
Gather all required documents including passport, financial proof, and supporting materials
Submit your application through the appropriate channel with all required documents
Provide fingerprints and photo at a designated biometric collection service point
Monitor your application status and respond to any additional requests from IRCC
Prepare for entry with all necessary documents when traveling to Canada
Quick comparison between Visitor Visa (TRV) and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Complete document checklist to ensure your application is thorough and complete
Must be valid for the duration of your stay
Application for Temporary Resident Visa
Bank statements, employment letter, or sponsor's financial documents
Employment letter, property ownership, family ties
From family/friends in Canada with their information
Previous visas, entry stamps, travel documentation
From panel physician if staying over 6 months or from certain countries
In some cases, depending on travel history and length of stay
Flight bookings, hotel reservations, or host information
Provide recent bank statements (3-6 months), employment letters, and proof of income to demonstrate financial stability.
Include employment letters, property ownership documents, family ties, and other evidence showing your intention to return home.
Don't let document requirements or application complexities prevent you from visiting Canada. Our experienced team provides comprehensive support for all types of visitor visas and travel authorizations.
Complete checklist and document preparation assistance
Expert guidance through the entire application process
Strategies to maximize your approval chances
Experience Canada with confidence — let us handle the paperwork while you plan your journey.