Eligibility | Visit the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) page. |
When to apply |
If you are from a visa-required country and have travel plans, you will need a TRV (along with your valid study permit and passport) to re-enter Canada. Apply at least 3 months before your planned departure from Canada or immediately after you have extended your study/work permit. |
Cost |
$100.00 CAD and $85.00 CAD for biometrics, if applicable |
Processing time | Check this website for weekly updates |
How to apply |
Online through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website ALTERNATE OPTION
Applying for family members: When generating your checklist for your family members through IRCC’s online system, the correct forms (e.g. [IMM5257]) will not be triggered for your family members. Unfortunately, the system generates a different form: [IMM5708]. If you submit this form, you will be asking for your family members’ status to change, not applying for a TRV. Therefore, please submit separate applications for each family member. Please speak with International Student Advising to go through this process in more detail. |
Application form |
To avoid delays with your application, always download the most current form from the IRCC website. ONLINE Application for Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada [IMM5257E] Important: Choose this form even if you are applying from within Canada. PAPER Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) [IMM5257E] |
On May 21, UBC will move to a new system called Workday for courses starting in September 2024. Check your email that day for setup instructions. Summer Session students will continue using SSC.