Visit Canada: Visa Types, Requirements & How to Apply

Explore Canada Visitor Visa options, entry requirements, travel rules, and pathways for tourism, family visits, and short-term stays.

Understanding Your Options to Visit Canada

Before you Apply

Before travelling to Canada, you should determine whether you need a Canadian Visitor Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) based on your nationality, passport, and travel method.

Apply for Visa or eTA

Apply for a Visitor Visa

What is a visitor visa, who can apply, how to apply, and how to prepare for your arrival in Canada

Your requirement depends on your nationality, passport type, and how you plan to travel.

Apply for eTA

What an eTA is, who can apply, how to apply, and how to prepare for your arrival in Canada.

Many European travellers can visit Canada with an eTA.

Apply for ‌Business Visitor or Super Visa

Visit Canada for Business Purposes

Learn who can apply for a Business Visitor Visa, required documents, and how to visit Canada for business, immigration, conferences, or short-term commercial activities.

Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents

Learn who may qualify for a Canada Super Visa, income and insurance requirements, time, invitation letters, and how parents and grandparents can stay in Canada for up to 5 years per entry.

Extend your Visa as Visitor, Student and Worker

Visitor Record: Extend Your Stay in Canada

Who can get a visitor record, what it is, and how to apply to extend your stay in Canada.

Students and Workers: Apply for a New Visa

Apply for a new visitor visa from inside Canada if your visa has expired and you plan to leave and return.

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At the Canadian Borders

Border information for visitors to Canada, including travel tips, entry process, and restricted or prohibited goods.