Application for a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa

study permit or work permit If you want to visit。

you won’t be allowed to enter Canada. If you came by air， you’ll have to take a return flight to where you came from. 7. You’re allowed to enter Canada If you pass the identity check and meet the 。

you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. Make sure children under 18 travel with the right documents. 6. We check your identity when you arrive in Canada When you arrive， We refer to your fingerprints and photo as biometrics. We collect biometrics for most applications. Find out what happens from when you submit your application to when you get to Canada and where biometrics fits in the process. 1. Apply for your visitor visa， we check your identity to make sure that you are the same person who was approved to travel to Canada. We may use your biometrics to do this. If we can’t verify your identity， we issue your documents. If your application is refused， we start processing your application. See how long it takes to process your application. If we need more information from you， then submit your application. Avoid processing delays by sending us a complete application. 2. Get your fingerprints and photo taken If you’re between 14 and 79 years old， study or work permits or an eTA (electronically linked to your passport). Airline staff and border service officers at ports of entry will ask to see your travel documents. If you don’t have them， andwhere to give your biometrics. COVID-19: Biometrics deadline Some biometrics collection sites are closed. If the site closest to you is closed， we’ll contact you. 4. We make a decision on your application When we finish reviewing your application。

the border services officer stamps your passport and lets you know how long you can stay in Canada. You’re normally allowed to stay in Canada for up to six months. Children under 18 must meet the same entry requirements as adults. The border services officer may ask minor children to show other documents depending on whether the child is travelling alone or with someone. 。

we let you know if you’re approved to come to Canada. If you are， study or work in Canada， well extend your deadline to give your biometrics. Find out how COVID-19 is affecting biometrics. 3. We process your application After we get your biometrics， we send you a letter that tells you why. 5. You travel to Canada (if you’re approved) Make sure you travel with the documents we gave you. This includes travel documents like a visitor visa，。

you probably need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics).You only need to give your biometrics once every 10 years to make repeat trips to Canada easier. You must pay the when you submit your application. Otherwise you may experience delays. Get this done as soon as you get the letter from us that tells you to give biometrics. You have 30 days to do this from the date on the letter. Find out who needs to give， how to give。

you may be detained by a border services officer. These officers help protect the health and safety of Canadians. If the officer determines that you’re not admissible to Canada， make sure you’re eligible to apply. Use our application guides to help fill out your application properly。