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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.
Your status in Canada
Criminal rehabilitation and temporary resident permits
Ways to come to Canada with a past criminal conviction: deemed rehabilitation, an application for rehabilitation, or a temporary resident permit.
OpenStatus checked Nov 7, 2026
Open. Which route fits depends on the offence and how long ago the sentence ended.
Key requirements
- Deemed rehabilitation may apply automatically after enough time has passed for some offences.
- You can apply for individual rehabilitation five years after your sentence ended.
- A temporary resident permit can allow entry before then, if your reason to travel is justified.
Related pathways
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
An online travel authorization for visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada, usually approved within minutes for $7.
Open. Since May 26, 2026, eligible citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia can fly with an eTA instead of a visa.
All pathways
Statuses change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm on the official page before you apply. This is general information, not legal advice.