Do I Need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to Enter Canada?

Foreign nationals entering Canada may require either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), or neither, depending on their situation.

• TRV is for individuals from countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Canada.

• TRP is issued to individuals who are normally inadmissible to Canada (due to criminality, medical issues, financial problems, or misrepresentation) but have a justified reason to enter.

Both allow temporary entry, but their requirements, purpose, costs, and validity periods differ.

Key Differences Between TRV and TRP

Note: Having a TRV or TRP does NOT guarantee entry. The final decision is made by the border officer upon arrival.

Who Can Receive a TRV?

Individuals from visa-required countries who want to enter Canada temporarily, such as:

• International students with a study permit

• Temporary workers with a work permit

• Transit travelers

• Tourists and visitors

Main Requirements for a TRV

Applicants must show:

• Proof they will return to their home country

• Proof of financial ability to cover their stay and return

• Good physical health (medical exam if required)

• No criminal record

• Sufficient supporting documents to show admissibility

Who Needs a TRP?

A TRP is for individuals who are inadmissible due to:

• Medical issues: risk to public health or burden on the healthcare system

• Criminality: serious charges or past convictions

• Misrepresentation: providing false information

• Financial problems: inability to support themselves

• Immigration violations: unauthorized work or overstaying

A TRP allows temporary entry if the purpose is justified, such as:

• Essential business travel

• Important family events

• Caring for a sick family member

• Emergency transit through Canada

Validity and Conditions of TRP and TRV

• TRP: 1 day to 3 years; extendable with justification

• TRV: Visitor stay up to 6 months; visa validity up to 10 years (depending on passport and biometrics)

• Entry type (single or multiple) is decided by the officer

• TRP can include a work or study permit if issued for more than 6 months

Who Needs an eTA (Visa-Exempt Travelers)?

Nationals of visa-exempt countries must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA):

• Required for air travel

• Valid for stays up to 6 months

• Applies to most European countries and some Asian nations

Exceptions — do NOT need a TRV or eTA:

• U.S. citizens

• U.S. Green Card holders

• French nationals entering directly from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Article Link:

https://www.cicnews.com/2025/11/do-i-need-a-temporary-resident-visa-or-temporary-resident-permit-to-enter-canada-1152924.html

 

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