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Visitor visa
A visa to visit family, travel or do business for up to six months at a time, for citizens of visa-required countries.
Open all year.
Visiting Canada
Extending your stay as a visitor
Apply for a visitor record before your status ends to stay longer. While you wait, you can keep staying under maintained status.
OpenStatus checked Nov 7, 2026
Open. Processing has been taking many months, so apply well before your status expires.
Key requirements
- Apply for a visitor record before your current status expires.
- While your application is in process, you keep your status (maintained status).
- You cannot work or study without a permit while visiting.
Related pathways
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Super Visa
A visa that lets parents and grandparents of citizens and permanent residents stay up to five years at a time.
Open all year, with easier income rules since March 31, 2026.
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Statuses change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm on the official page before you apply. This is general information, not legal advice.