Visitor to Canada (TRV / eTA)

Visitor (TRV / eTA) explains Canada’s visitor entry documents in simple terms.

Most travellers need either:
– a Visitor Visa (TRV), or
– an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

What you need depends on your citizenship and how you travel (air vs land/sea). Use the official IRCC tool to check before you apply.

This category covers:
– TRV vs eTA: the main differences
– How to apply and what documents are usually requested
– Fees, biometrics, and common refusal reasons (in general terms)
– Extending your stay inside Canada (visitor record)

Reality check:
A TRV or eTA does not guarantee entry. Final entry decisions are made at the border. Rules and processing can change, so always confirm details on official IRCC pages before planning.

Check if you need a visa or eTA (official tool)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/check-visa-eta.html

Visitor visa (TRV) overview
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html

How to apply for a visitor visa
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html

Apply online for a visitor visa (IRCC portal start page)
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

eTA overview
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html

eTA eligibility (who can apply)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/eligibility.html

Apply for an eTA
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

Do I need both a visitor visa and an eTA?
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1453&top=16

Entry requirements by country/territory
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html

Extend your stay (visitor record)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay.html

Visitor record: how to apply
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay/apply.html

Check processing times
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html