How long can you stay?
Most travellers can stay in Canada for up to six months.
The border services officer at the point of entry may authorize you to stay for less than or more than 6 months. If that's the case, they'll stamp your passport with the departure date. They may also provide you with a document known as a visitor record, which will state the date you must leave by.
Eligibility
To obtain a visitor visa, you must first complete some basic conditions. You are required to:
- Possess a valid travel document, such as a passport
- Be in good physical and mental health, and have no criminal or immigration
-related convictions
- Persuade an immigration officer that you have ties to your native country, such
as a job, a residence, financial assets, or family.
Persuade an immigration official that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit and that you have enough money to cover your expenses.
The amount of money you'll need depends on how long you'll be there and whether you'll be staying in a hotel or with friends or family
You may also need a medical exam and a letter of invitation from a Canadian resident.
You may also need a medical exam and a letter of invitation from a Canadian resident.
Super-Visa for Parents and Grandparents
A super visa allows you to visit your children or grandkids for up to two years. It is a multiple-entry visa that allows for numerous entries for a duration of up to ten years.
Apply for a visitor visa if you want to remain for less than six months.