How Do I Apply for Trv from Citizenship and Immigration Canada?

If you are planning on visiting Canada, you may be required to get a TRV, or Temporary Resident Visa, before you travel. You can easily find out if you need one online. You can also apply for the TRV online, though there are a lot of forms you have to fill out and it may take some time.

Dec 9, 2022

People who want to travel to Canada but who are not citizens or permanent residents may need a TRV, or Temporary Resident Visa, commonly known as a visitor visa. If you are required to obtain a TRV, you must do so before traveling. You cannot do so once you get to Canada. To learn how to apply for a TRV, just keep on reading.

TRV Requirements

To be eligible for a TRV, you must:

  • Satisfy a Canadian immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
  • Show that you do not intend to study or work while in Canada
  • Show that you have no criminal record
  • Prove that you have enough money to take care of yourself while in Canada
  • Satisfy a Canadian immigration official that you are not a threat to the security of Canada
  • Show that you are in good health

Find Out If You Need a TRV

To find out if you need a TRV, follow these instructions:

  1. Go to the Government of Canada website.
  2. Click on the "Immigration and citizenship" link.
  3. Click on the "Visit" link under the Services and Information header.
  4. Click on the "Find out if you need a visa" link under the Services and Information header.
  5. Answer the questions.

How to Apply for a TRV

To apply for a TRV, you must have a camera or scanner, and a credit or debit card and follow these instructions:

  1. Go to the Application for a Visitor Visa page.
  2. Click on the Apply Online for a Visa button.
  3. Follow the instructions you are given.

Contacting Citizenship and Immigration Canada

If you need help applying for a TRV, you can contact someone from Citizenship and Immigration Canada by phone or help forum. https://gethuman.com/contact/Citizenship-and-Immigration-Canada

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