TEMPORARY VISITS
Visit Canada
Learn which official IRCC tools explain visitor eligibility, applications and status.
Important information boundary
This page provides general information only and is not legal or immigration advice. Programs, requirements and procedures can change. Verify information with the applicable government authority or consult an authorized immigration professional.
What this means
A temporary visit may require a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization, depending on citizenship, travel document and method of travel. Admission and the permitted period of stay are separate questions. Visitors must follow the conditions attached to their status.
Step-by-step
- Identify the travel document and authorization normally required for the trip
- Review the purpose, intended length and financial plan for the visit
- Use the current application instructions and document checklist
- Keep proof of the application and any correspondence
- Do not work or study unless the activity is permitted under current rules
What to prepare privately
Keep sensitive records secure. This website does not need passports, SINs, banking credentials, immigration portal passwords or complete case files for an initial inquiry.
- Valid travel document
- Purpose and dates of travel
- Accommodation plan
- Financial-support information
- Evidence requested by the current application instructions
Use this page to
- Confirm whether you need a visitor visa or electronic travel authorization
- Use the official application guide for your situation
- Never rely on guaranteed-approval claims
Before you continue
Can I rely on this guide?
Use it to understand the process, organize questions and choose the next step. It does not make a government decision or replace advice for an individual case.
What changes most often?
Eligibility rules, forms, fees, processing information, program availability, service hours and contact details can change. The review dates below show when our sources were checked.
When should I get help?
Use a verified settlement or community service for navigation. Seek an authorized professional when legal interpretation, strategy, a refusal, a hearing or an important deadline is involved.
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Official sources checked
The guide above is written to answer the practical question on DurhamImmigration.com. These links are supporting evidence and the final place to confirm details that can change. Last reviewed: August 30, 2026.