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] |
1. Overview of the process
The information on this page may change
The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.