Canada Visitor Visas

Overview:  Canada welcomes millions each year — but entry isn’t automatic. A visitor visa is your official permission slip, proving you meet the rules and intend to leave on time. Get it right, and the maple leaf opens its doors.

People without Canadian citizenship, or other visa, to be in Canada require a visa to visit Canada (unless exempt).  A visit visa to Canada allows a temporary stay, usually for up to six months (as a tourist) but up to ten months for a parent or grandparent of a Canadian).