Canada visitor visas
Last reviewed 5 September 2026
Canada's Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) allows eligible nationals to visit for tourism, family visits or business meetings. Some nationalities instead need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) rather than a full visa - check which applies before applying.
Primary source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
AGS Visa Bridge provides general application support and information for this route. We are not currently confirmed as a regulated immigration adviser for this jurisdiction.
Eligibility (high level)
- A genuine, temporary purpose for the visit
- Sufficient funds for the trip
- Strong ties to your home country supporting an intention to leave Canada
- No grounds of inadmissibility under Canadian immigration law
Documents you are likely to need
- Valid passport
- Evidence of financial means
- Evidence of ties to home country
- Travel itinerary and accommodation details, where relevant
Exact requirements vary by individual case. This is a general checklist, not a guarantee of what will be requested.
Costs and processing times
Government fees, funds requirements and processing times change periodically and vary by individual case. Always confirm the current figures at the official source linked below before making decisions or payments.
Rights and restrictions
Temporary resident (visitor) status does not permit employment in Canada. Confirm current rules with IRCC before assuming any work rights.
How AGS Visa Bridge can help
- Explaining whether a visitor visa or an eTA applies to your situation
- Helping you organise a clear, well-evidenced application
- Signposting official IRCC guidance
AGS Visa Bridge provides application support and information only. Eligibility feedback is preliminary and not a visa decision. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant government authority, and no outcome, processing time or approval can ever be guaranteed.
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