Tourism, family visits, and business trips — how the temporary resident visa works, what officers look for, and why refusals happen to unprepared applicants.
Citizens of visa-required countries need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to enter Canada as a visitor; citizens of visa-exempt countries need only an electronic travel authorization (eTA). A TRV is typically issued as a multiple-entry visa valid for up to ten years or until your passport expires — with each individual stay normally authorised for up to six months.
The visa officer must be satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorised stay. Most refusals cite one of three findings:
No stable employment, property, or family obligations pulling you back. This is the single most common refusal ground — and the most fixable with proper documentation.
Bank statements that don't realistically cover flights, accommodation, and daily costs — or large unexplained deposits that appeared just before applying.
A vague trip with no itinerary, no invitation, and no explanation. Officers refuse what they can't understand.
A refusal stays on your record and must be declared in every future application — to Canada and many other countries. Doing it properly the first time is worth far more than the fee difference.
If your parents or grandparents want stays longer than six months, the super visa allows up to five years per entry. And if your real goal is to work or study, apply for the correct permit from the start — entering as a visitor and "switching later" fails far more often than it works. We'll tell you honestly which application matches your actual plans.
David Johl, RCIC R519520, reviews your profile for refusal risks before you pay a single government fee — free, no obligation.
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