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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
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Required for nationals of visa-required countries visiting Canada for tourism, family visits or business. Usually issued as a multiple-entry visa valid up to 10 years (or passport expiry), with stays normally up to 6 months per entry; border officers set the actual period. Canada has no digital nomad visa, but visitors may work remotely for a foreign employer while in Canada under visitor rules. Biometrics fee CAD 85 extra.
Government fee
CA$100
Service fee
CA$220
Max stay
180 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportPassport or travel document valid for the intended stay.
Online application (IRCC Portal)Completed visitor visa application submitted online.
Proof of fundsBank statements or other evidence you can support yourself during the visit.
Proof of ties to home countryEvidence of employment, property or family showing you will leave Canada at the end of your stay.
BiometricsFingerprints and photo (CAD 85) unless exempt or given in the last 10 years.
Invitation letterOptionalLetter from a host in Canada, if visiting family or friends.
Travel itineraryOptionalFlight bookings and travel plans.
Tourist Visa
Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
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Online travel authorization required for visa-exempt nationals (e.g. UK, EU, Australia, Japan) flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport; not needed for arrival by land or sea. Costs CAD 7, is electronically linked to the passport and is valid 5 years or until passport expiry, allowing repeated visits of normally up to 6 months each. Most applications are approved within minutes; remote work for a foreign employer is permitted under visitor rules.
Government fee
CA$7
Service fee
CA$74
Processing time
1 day
Max stay
180 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportPassport from a visa-exempt (eTA-eligible) country.
Online eTA formApplication completed on the official canada.ca eTA site.
Credit or debit cardTo pay the CAD 7 fee online.
Email addresseTA confirmation is sent by email.
Supporting documents on requestOptionalIRCC may request additional documents before approval in some cases.
Transit Visa
Canada Transit Visa
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Free visa for nationals of visa-required countries transiting through a Canadian airport to another country within 48 hours. Issued for one or two entries depending on the itinerary; applications are made online via the IRCC Portal and biometrics (if required) are also free. Travellers from select countries may instead qualify for the Transit Without Visa or China Transit programs.
Government fee
CA$0
Service fee
CA$220
Max stay
2 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportPassport valid for the journey.
Online applicationTransit visa application via the IRCC Portal.
Proof of onward travelTickets showing departure from Canada within 48 hours.
Visa for destination countryOptionalIf required for your final destination.
BiometricsOptionalMay be required; no biometrics fee for transit visa applicants.
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Business Visitor Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Canada Study Permit
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Permit for programs over 6 months at a designated learning institution (DLI); valid for the program length plus 90 days. Applicants need a letter of acceptance, a provincial/territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) unless exempt, and proof of funds (CAD 22,895 living costs for a single applicant outside Quebec, plus tuition). Subject to a national cap (about 408,000 permits to be issued in 2026); graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit and PR pathways.
Work: up to 24 h/week
Study: Full-time study at a DLI
Residency: Route to PR via Express Entry/PGWP
Family: Spouse OWP (restricted programs); children study
Government fee
CA$150
Service fee
CA$300
Document checklist (8)
Letter of acceptanceFrom a designated learning institution (DLI).
Provincial/territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL)Required unless exempt (e.g. master's/PhD at public DLI from Jan 2026).
Valid passportPassport or travel document.
Proof of financial supportCAD 22,895 living costs (single, outside Quebec) plus first-year tuition and travel; GIC, bank statements, loans or scholarships.
Quebec acceptance certificate (CAQ)OptionalIf studying in Quebec.
Immigration medical examOptionalDepending on country of residence and program.
BiometricsFingerprints and photo (CAD 85) unless exempt.
Letter of explanation / study planOptionalExplaining study goals and ties to home country.
Language Course Visa
Canada Short-Term Studies (No Study Permit, up to 6 Months)
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Language and other courses of 6 months or less can be taken as a visitor without a study permit, provided the course is completed within the authorized stay. Entry is under normal visitor rules: visa-exempt nationals need an eTA (CAD 7), others a visitor visa (CAD 100). Students planning to continue studying longer should apply for a study permit instead, since switching from inside Canada is restricted.
Study: Study up to 6 months, no permit
Service fee
CA$300
Max stay
180 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportPassport valid for the stay.
eTA or visitor visaDepending on nationality.
Course enrolment letterConfirmation from the school showing the course lasts 6 months or less.
Proof of fundsEvidence you can pay tuition and living costs as a visitor.
Return ticket / onward travelOptionalEvidence you will leave at the end of the authorized stay.
Internship / Trainee Visa
Canada IEC International Co-op (Internship)
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Employer-specific work permit for students aged 18-35 (18-30 for some countries) from IEC partner countries who are enrolled at a post-secondary institution abroad and have a Canadian internship offer directly linked to their field of study. Permits run 6 to 24 months depending on nationality; fee is the CAD 184.75 IEC participation fee (no open work permit fee). A related Young Professionals category offers employer-specific permits for young workers with a Canadian job offer.
Work: Employer-specific, tied to placement
Government fee
CA$184.75
Service fee
CA$300
Processing time
56 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportFrom an IEC partner country.
Proof of student enrolmentRegistration at a post-secondary institution in the home country.
Internship/job offer letterCanadian placement directly related to the field of study.
IEC profile and invitationPool profile and invitation for the International Co-op category.
Proof of fundsAt least CAD 2,500 on arrival.
Health insuranceCoverage for the entire stay.
BiometricsFingerprints and photo (CAD 85).
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Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Self-Employment Visa
Self-Employed Persons Program (federal)
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Intake paused since 30 Apr 2024 to clear backlog; pause extended indefinitely as of Jan 2026 (originally to Jan 2027). New applications are returned; program redesign under review.
Paused: designated organizations could not issue new commitment certificates after 31 Dec 2025; holders of 2025 certificates had to file PR applications by 30 Jun 2026; later applications returned. Annual PR space cut from 5,000 (2024) to ~1,000 (2026-27). IRCC plans a new entrepreneur pilot in 2026.
Canada's main skilled-immigration system: candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades programs enter a pool, are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and invited via general, program or category-based draws (2026 categories: French, healthcare, STEM, trades, education, plus physicians, senior managers, researchers, transport and skilled military recruits). 2026 CRS cut-offs ranged from 169 (physicians) to over 500 (CEC); provincial nomination adds 600 points. Grants permanent residence; fee CAD 1,590 per adult including the CAD 600 right of permanent residence fee, with a 6-8 month service standard after invitation.
Work: As PR, full work rights
Study: As PR, full study access
Residency: Grants permanent residence
Family: Spouse and dependants included
Government fee
CA$1,590
Service fee
CA$300
Processing time
210 days
Document checklist (8)
Language test resultsIELTS/CELPIP/PTE or TEF/TCF, less than 2 years old (CLB 7+ for FSW).
Educational credential assessment (ECA)For foreign education, e.g. WES report.
Valid passportFor each applicant and dependant.
Proof of work experienceReference letters detailing duties, hours and pay for skilled (TEER 0-3) experience.
Proof of settlement fundsRequired for FSW/FST without a job offer (amount set by family size).
Police certificatesFrom all countries lived in 6+ months since age 18.
Immigration medical examBy an IRCC panel physician.
Provincial nomination certificateOptionalIf applying through an Express Entry PNP stream (+600 CRS).
Seasonal Work Visa
Canada Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
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Bilateral seasonal farm-work scheme for citizens of Mexico, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and the OECS states, recruited through their own governments to work for approved Canadian farms. Employment lasts up to 8 months between 1 January and 15 December with a guaranteed minimum of 240 hours; employers provide housing and transport and hold a positive LMIA. Workers receive employer-specific work permits; the standard CAD 155 work permit fee applies (often paid/recovered per the bilateral contract).
Work: Tied to SAWP employer(s)
Government fee
CA$155
Service fee
CA$300
Max stay
240 days
Validity
240 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportFrom a SAWP partner country.
Selection by home-country governmentRecruitment through the partner country's ministry of labour.
SAWP employment contractStandard contract between worker, employer and the home government.
Positive LMIAEmployer's approved Labour Market Impact Assessment for SAWP positions.
Immigration medical examRequired for agricultural occupations.
BiometricsFingerprints and photo unless exempt.
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
Canada Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit
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LMIA-exempt work permit for executives, senior managers and specialized-knowledge employees transferring to a Canadian branch, subsidiary, affiliate or parent of a multinational corporation after at least 1 year (in practice 2 years expected) of full-time employment abroad. Initial permits are typically up to 3 years (1 year for start-up offices), renewable to a 5-year cap for specialized knowledge and 7 years for executives/managers; prevailing wage must be paid. Worker pays CAD 155; the employer pays a CAD 230 compliance fee.
Work: Employer-tied work permit
Residency: Route to PR via Express Entry
Family: Spouse open work permit; children included
Government fee
CA$155
Service fee
CA$370
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid for the permit duration.
Proof of qualifying employment abroadAt least 1 year full-time with the foreign entity in a similar role.
Proof of corporate relationshipEvidence the Canadian and foreign entities are parent/branch/subsidiary/affiliate of a multinational.
Job offer and offer of employment numberEmployer submits the offer via the Employer Portal and pays the CAD 230 compliance fee.
Evidence of executive/managerial or specialized-knowledge roleOrganizational charts, job descriptions, proof of proprietary knowledge.
BiometricsFingerprints and photo (CAD 85) unless exempt.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Business Investor Visa
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)
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Canada's only passive-investor immigration route, relaunched 1 January 2024 with stricter rules: net worth of CAD 2 million, 2 years of management experience in the last 5, a CAD 1 million 5-year guaranteed investment with Investissement Quebec plus a CAD 200,000 non-refundable contribution, and spoken French at level 7 of the Quebec scale. Applicants first receive a work permit and must spend at least 12 months residing in Quebec within 2 years (at least 6 months by the principal) before the Quebec Selection Certificate leading to permanent residence; a separate Quebec processing fee and federal PR fees apply. Annual intake is limited.
Work: Optional open work permit before PR
Study: As PR, full study access
Residency: Grants permanent residence
Family: Spouse and dependants included
Min. investment
CA$1,200,000
Document checklist (7)
Proof of net worthDocumentation of at least CAD 2,000,000 in lawfully acquired net assets (alone or with spouse).
Proof of management experienceAt least 2 years of management experience within the 5 years before applying.
French test resultsSpoken French at level 7+ (TEFAQ/TCF-Quebec) or qualifying diploma.
DiplomaAt least a Quebec secondary school equivalent.
Investment agreementCAD 1,200,000 (1M five-year investment + 200K contribution) via an approved financial intermediary.
Valid passportFor applicant and family members.
Police certificates and medical examFor the federal permanent residence stage.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Working Holiday Visa
Canada IEC Working Holiday
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Open work permit for youth (18-30 or 18-35 depending on country) from about 36 partner countries including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea; permits last 12-24 months by nationality. Candidates enter a pool and apply after receiving an invitation; the 2026 season opened 19 Dec 2025. Fees: CAD 184.75 IEC participation fee plus CAD 100 open work permit holder fee and CAD 85 biometrics; proof of CAD 2,500 in funds and health insurance for the stay required.
Work: Open work permit, any employer
Government fee
CA$184.75
Service fee
CA$300
Processing time
56 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportFrom an IEC partner country, valid for the full intended stay.
IEC profile and invitationPool profile and invitation to apply for the Working Holiday category.
Proof of fundsAt least CAD 2,500 on arrival.
Health insuranceCoverage for the entire stay (checked at the border).
Police certificatesFrom countries lived in for 6+ months since age 18.
CV/resumeUploaded with the work permit application.
BiometricsFingerprints and photo (CAD 85).
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Retirement Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)
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No new sponsorship intake in 2026 per Ministerial Instructions effective 1 Jan 2026; only up to 10,000 applications from the 2025 intake (2020 interest-to-sponsor pool) are being processed. 2026-2028 Levels Plan keeps PGP admissions at 15,000/year; IRCC points families to the Super Visa meanwhile.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law or conjugal partner (and dependent children) for permanent residence, with no minimum income requirement for spousal cases but a binding 3-year undertaking. Total government fee is CAD 1,260 per principal applicant (incl. CAD 600 right of permanent residence fee, post-Apr 2026); processing is about 15-16 months outland and 21-25 months inland (longer for Quebec). Inland applicants can get a spousal open work permit (~3-5 months) while waiting.
Government fee
CA$1,260
Service fee
CA$370
Processing time
480 days
Document checklist (8)
Sponsorship application (sponsor)Sponsor eligibility forms and undertaking (3-year support obligation).
Marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationshipIncluding evidence of 12 months cohabitation for common-law partners.
Proof of genuine relationshipPhotos, communication history, joint finances, statements from family/friends.
Valid passportsFor the sponsored person and any dependants.
Police certificatesFor the applicant, from countries lived in 6+ months since age 18.
Immigration medical examBy an IRCC panel physician.
BiometricsCAD 85 per person.
Sponsor status proofCanadian citizenship or PR documents of the sponsor.
Dependent Relative Visa
Canada Super Visa (Parents and Grandparents)
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Long-stay multiple-entry visitor visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, valid up to 10 years with stays of up to 5 years per entry (extendable by 2 years in Canada). The host child/grandchild must meet a minimum income (LICO, e.g. CAD 30,526 for a 1-person household, 2026 table) and the applicant needs at least CAD 100,000 of medical insurance valid for 1 year. With the Parents and Grandparents PR intake frozen for 2026, this is the main route for parents to stay long-term.
Government fee
CA$100
Service fee
CA$370
Max stay
1,825 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportPassport of the parent or grandparent.
Letter of invitationSigned invitation from the child or grandchild in Canada including a promise of financial support.
Proof of relationshipBirth certificate or other document proving the applicant is the host's parent or grandparent.
Host income proofNotice of Assessment or T4/pay records showing the host meets the LICO minimum income.
Medical insuranceProof of at least CAD 100,000 coverage for 1 year from an approved insurer.
Immigration medical examExam by an IRCC panel physician.
BiometricsFingerprints and photo (CAD 85) unless exempt.
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Ancestry / Repatriation
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Canada Global Talent Stream Work Permit
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Fast-track employer-driven route for tech and specialized talent under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: ESDC targets 2-week LMIA processing and IRCC matches it with 2-week work permit processing under the Global Skills Strategy. Category A (unique talent referred by a designated partner) requires at least CAD 80,000 salary; Category B covers an in-demand occupations list (mostly IT/engineering) at prevailing wage. Worker pays the CAD 155 work permit fee; the employer pays a CAD 1,000 LMIA fee per position and must commit to a Labour Market Benefits Plan.
Work: Employer-tied work permit
Residency: Route to PR via Express Entry
Family: Spouse open work permit; children included
Government fee
CA$155
Service fee
CA$370
Processing time
14 days
Document checklist (6)
Positive GTS LMIAEmployer's approved Global Talent Stream Labour Market Impact Assessment.
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