Visiting Canada

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.

OpenStatus checked Nov 7, 2026

Open all year.

Key requirements

For citizens of visa-required countries visiting family, travelling or on business.
Show ties to home, the purpose of your trip and enough money for your stay.
Usually allows stays of up to six months at a time.

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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.

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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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Apply for a visitor record before your status ends to stay longer. While you wait, you can keep staying under maintained status.

Open. Processing has been taking many months, so apply well before your status expires.

Statuses change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm on the official page before you apply. This is general information, not legal advice.