The visitor visa, otherwise known as the Temporary Residence Visa (TRV), allows the person to stay in Canada for a given period of time that is determined by the Canadian Consulate or the Border Services Officers (BSO). This period can be up to six months. The Temporary visa, however, can be single or multiple entry. Single Entry A single entry visa allows a person to enter Canada only once, remain for the given period, and then return home. If you...
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Eligibility for Extension
To apply for an extension of your visiting visa, you must apply for a Visitor Record. It is the visitor record that shows your status as a visitor in Canada, and it is through the visitor record that your stay can be extended beyond the original date in your visa. Your visitor record will carry the new date you’re expected to leave the country. You can apply for a visitor record if: You are holding a visiting visa and want...
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A visitor record is a document that a border services officer may issue to you to extend or restrict your stay in Canada. You may also get a visitor record if you apply to extend your stay or restore your status and the application was approved. A visitor record can either be issued by the Canada Border Services Agency or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Conditions for Visitor Record You need to apply for a visitor record when: you first...
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You normally will not need a study permit to study while in Canada with a visiting visa, since your stay is temporary. In other words, for short-term study, less than 6months, you do not need a study permit, except if you are going to work in the institution where the study is taking place. What this means is that since your stay is temporary (maximum of 6 months), you cannot register for a study that will last more than 6...
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Visiting Saskatchewan will require you to secure a visitor visa (or Temporary Residence Visa) to Canada, except if you are a citizen of a visa exempt country. In other words, if you are not from a country whose citizens are exempted from requiring a visa to enter Canada, you must apply and get a visa from a Canadian embassy or High Commission in your country. So, it is advised that you check to confirm whether or not your country is...
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