Canada Visit Visa is a temporary Canadian immigration option that allows tourists to visit Canada for the purpose of tourism and leisure. A Canada visit visa is also known as Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Every year, more than 5 million people visit Canada to enjoy the many opportunities our country has to offer. Depending on where you live, and visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. In some cases, if you plan to stay in Canada for a certain period of time, you will need a Temporary Resident Visa.
Eligibility Criteria for Canada Visit Visa:
To Visit Canada, you must:
- Have a valid travel document, such as a passport
- Be in good health
- You have the financial resources means required to pay for your expenses while in Canada
- Satisfy an immigration officer that you have ties, such as a job, home and family, that will take you back to your country of origin
- You plan to remain in Canada for a specific and limited period of time
- Satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
- You have no intention to seek or undertake employment while in Canada
- You have no criminal record
- You do not pose a security risk
- You agree to abide by the laws of the land
- You may be required to undergo a medical examination
- Have enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region
You may also need:
- A Temporary Resident Visa, depending on your citizenship
- A medical examination; and
- A letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
Formerly Known as Student Partnership Program (SPP)

Do you know under Student Direct Stream student visa of Canada has a very high probability of success in getting visa?
Post Graduate Work Permit:
Many international students upon successful completion of their degree or diploma program become eligible for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). With access to Canadian education and a skilled career in Canada, former international students get prepared to successfully apply for permanent residence status through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program or Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programs. In 2019, in fact, nearly 54,000 former students are transitioning to permanent residence, which is quite high.
Canada Visit Visa Faqs !
The SDS study permit application has to be completed online, it is not a paper-based application.
After the completion of your biometrics, the Canadian Student Visa gets processed normally within 20 days.
Both students entering a graduate and undergraduate program of study in Canada, can apply through the SDS stream, provided that it is done through a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Yes! You can extend your study permit up to 30 days prior to its expiration but make sure your passport doesn’t expire before or at the same time.
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are legally authorised representatives and members in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant can directly represent students Canadian Study Visa / Study Permit in Canadian Embassy. To find out more please complete our free student assessment. One of our dedicated Educational Counsellors will contact you to discuss your study options in detail!