Temporary Resident Visas

Most applications for temporary resident visas for Canada are processed in a month or less. You should apply for a temporary resident visa a minimum of one month before your scheduled departure date. If you are mailing your application, you should allow a minimum of eight weeks.

Please note that processing times vary depending on the visa office where you apply. The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada maintains statistical information on processing times to give you an idea of how long applications at different visa offices have taken in the past to use as a general guideline.

Citizens of certain countries may need to complete additional formalities which could add several weeks or longer to the normal processing time. You will be advised if these requirements apply to you.

If you require a medical exam, it could add several months to the application processing time. Generally no medical exam is required if you plan to visit Canada for less than six months. If you require a medical exam,a Canadian immigration officer will tell you and send you instructions.

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Temporary Resident Visas

A Canadian temporary resident visa is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office. The temporary resident visa is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a visitor, student or temporary worker. It does not guarantee your admission to Canada. When you arrive at the point of entry to Canada, an officer from the Canada Border Service Agency will decide if you will be admitted to Canada. A change of circumstances between the time of your application for a temporary resident visa and your arrival in Canada or additional information available could still result in you being refused entry.

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Temporary Resident Visas

After reviewing your application for a temporary resident visa for Canada, a visa officer may decide that an interview with you is required. If so, you will be notified of the time and place.

If your application for a temporary resident visa is turned down, your passport and documents will be returned to you, unless the documents are fraudulent. You will also be given an explanation of why your application was refused. There is no formal appeal process if your application is refused. You can apply again, including any documents or information that may have been missing from the first application. There is no point in applying again unless your situation has changed or you include new information or there is a change in the purpose of your visit, as your application would most likely be refused again.

If your application is accepted, your passport and documents will be returned to you, along with your temporary resident visa.

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