Tutorial: How to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from within Canada Tutorial

Step-by-step instructions, required documents, and other important information about applying for your TRV.

5. Get your TRV

You will need to mail your passport to get your TRV.

Important: Do not send your passport before IRCC sends you a written request to send your passport.

 How to mail your passport

  1. Purchase two Canada Post Xpresspost prepaid 24 x 32 cm Xpresspost-National envelopes at any Canada Post location. (e.g., the University Village pharmacy at 5754 University Blvd.)
  2. Put one envelope with your address inside the other so that the IRCC can return your passport securely.

If your contact information changes after submitting your application, be sure to update it via IRCC’s webform.