Canadian Visit Visa For Parents
A new system that was put in place by the Canadian government allows approved sponsors to apply for both a study or work permit for parents. Parents who are accepted as being on the list of applicants can have their Immigration medical examination done with their son or daughter’s doctor or at one of the government designated hospitals. The study permit gives permission to one parent and his/her family members to live and work in Canada for three years, while a work permit gives permission to one parent and his/her family members to live and work in Canada for two years.
Canada has long been considered as the most welcoming nations for immigrants. For parents that wish to live with their children in Canada, this is a place to truly call home.If you are a citizen of one of the following countries and you have a child or grandchild who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who lives in Canada, you may be eligible for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa.
Canadian Visit Visa For Parents
If your parents are not Canadian citizens, they may be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa in order to visit you in Canada. However, this isn’t always an easy task as some non-immigrant Visas require health and travel documents that may not be within their reach. Discussing the requirements of your parents’ Visas with a professional can help them avoid financial, legal, and ethical issues with their application.
Application package
This application package has:
- an instruction guide, and
- the forms you need to fill out.
The instruction guide:
- has information you must know before you submit your application, and
- explains how to fill out the forms and gather your supporting documents.
Read the instruction guide completely and then fill out each of the applicable forms.
The forms are designed with questions that will help the processing of your application.
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This guide uses these symbols to draw your attention to important information:
What you must do to have your application processed.
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Before you apply
Who may use this application guide?
Use this application guide if you wish to apply for a temporary resident visa from outside Canada.
Note: The processing time of an application may vary from one visa office to another. Find out more about application processing times.
Who are Visitors?
Visitors are persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and are legally authorized to enter Canada to:
- visit Canada on holiday (vacation),
- visit family,
- conduct business, etc.
Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions.
Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?
Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada. The requirement for a visa also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canada. Find out if you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa.
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada, you may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Find out if you need an eTA.
What is a Temporary Resident Visa?
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a visitor visa, is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).
Important information: You must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure. You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.
What are the requirements you must meet for a TRV?
You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay.
You must also:
- satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay,
- show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Canada and to return home,
- not intend to work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so,
- be law abiding and have no record of criminal activity,
- not be a risk to the security of Canada,
- provide any additional document requested by the officer to establish your admissibility, and
- be in good health (complete a medical examination if required).
What if I was previously granted permanent resident status?
If you have ever been granted permanent residence or landed immigrant status in Canada, you may still be a permanent resident. We cannot issue you a TRV if you are a permanent resident.
You may instead want to apply for Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad). If you meet the requirements for a travel document, you can return to Canada as a permanent resident.
If you no longer want to be a permanent resident, or if you know you do not meet the requirements to keep your permanent resident status, you can voluntarily give up (renounce) your permanent resident status in order to apply for a TRV.
Voluntary Renunciation of PR status applications must be sent in a separate envelope by mail to the visa office.
We recommend that you apply for Voluntary Renunciation of your PR status first, and apply for your TRV once you receive the approval of your Voluntary Renunciation.
