Canadian Travel Visa

According to Canadian law anyone who is not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, but is in the country legally, is known as temporary resident.

As such, depending on your nationality, you may require a Temporary Resident visa in order to visit Canada for business, pleasure or study.

If you are a South African national, for example, you will need a Temporary Resident visa to enter Canada.

The full list of nationalities which require Temporary Resident visas to visit Canada can be viewed here.

Obtaining a Canadian Temporary Resident visa can be a complicated process and even if your application is successful, you are still not guaranteed entry to Canada.

This decision will be made by the officials at your point of entry to Canada. Depending on the nature and the reason for your visit, these officials will also determine how long you can stay in Canada for.

The maximum length of stay on a Temporary Resident visa is six months.

In order to be granted entry to Canada, you'll need to be able to demonstrate to the Canadian authorities you meet the following criteria:

• You intend to return to your home country and won't try to stay in Canada for longer than your Temporary Resident visa permits;
• You are in good health (some visitors are required to have a medical examination at their own expense);
• You don't have a criminal record and don't pose a security risk;
• You have enough money to cover travel costs and subsistence while in Canada;
• You won't try to work or study without a permit while in Canada.

Not surprisingly, many people worry that despite being granted a Temporary Resident Visa prior to departure they may still be turned away when they arrive in Canada.

With Smooth Migration you'll have nothing to fear.

We'll do all the necessary checks before you leave home to ensure that when you do arrive in Canada there will be no nasty surprises and you'll be granted permission to enter the country and enjoy your trip without any headaches.

If you're ready to get your Canadian Temporary Resident visa application started, download the forms and information using the buttons below. Alternatively, to find out more aboout the Canadian Temporary Resident visa please call us on 0203 291 2711 or complete the form at the bottom of this page.

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