Tourist Visa – For holidays and sightseeing
Canada Tourist Visa processing time usually ranges from 20 to 60 days depending on application volume, applicant profile, biometrics completion, and embassy processing timelines.
The Canada Tourist Visa (Temporary Resident Visa - TRV) is designed for individuals who wish to visit Canada for tourism, vacations, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends. This visa generally allows short-term stays and may be issued as a single-entry or multiple-entry visa depending on the applicant’s profile. Applicants must demonstrate genuine travel intentions, sufficient financial support, and strong ties to their home country to increase approval chances. The Canada Tourist Visa (Temporary Resident Visa - TRV) allows eligible travelers to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, or short-term stays. The visa may be issued as single-entry or multiple-entry depending on the applicant’s profile. Entry and duration of stay are determined by Canadian border authorities at the port of entry.
Applicants with a valid passport
Individuals planning to travel for tourism or leisure
Applicants with sufficient financial funds for the trip
Individuals with genuine temporary stay intentions
Applicants with strong ties to their home country
Travelers with a clean immigration and criminal background
Applicants willing to provide biometrics if required
Review the visa requirements, eligibility criteria, and required supporting documents before starting the application.
Gather passport copies, photographs, financial proof, travel itinerary, employment documents, and supporting travel documents.
Fill out the Canada visitor visa application form accurately through the official immigration portal.
Pay the required visa application fees and biometrics fees online.
Visit the nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC) to provide biometrics if requested.
Your application will be reviewed by Canadian immigration authorities.
Once approved, your passport may be stamped with the Canada visitor visa.
Valid passport
Passport-size photographs
Completed visa application form
Proof of financial funds
Bank statements
Travel itinerary and flight details
Hotel booking or accommodation proof
Employment or business proof
Income Tax Returns (if applicable)
Cover letter explaining travel purpose
Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)
Travel history documents (if available)
Note : Additional documents may be requested based on profile assessment
Canada Tourist Visa processing time usually ranges from 20 to 60 days depending on application volume, applicant profile, biometrics completion, and embassy processing timelines.
| Applicant Type | Fees |
|---|---|
Adult Applicant |
CAD 100 |
Child Applicant |
CAD 100 |
Biometrics Fee |
CAD 85 |
Family Biometrics Fee |
CAD 170 |
A TRV is a visitor visa that allows foreign nationals to enter Canada temporarily for tourism, family visits, or short-term purposes.