Visitor Visa, TRV & Visitor Records FAQs

Canada welcomes millions of visitors each year for tourism, family visits, business activities, and short-term stays. Depending on their nationality and purpose of travel, foreign nationals may require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or a Visitor Record to enter or remain in Canada legally. This FAQ section answers common questions about visitor visas, TRVs, visitor records, visa extensions, passport submissions, visa validity, CBSA examinations at ports of entry, common refusal reasons, and maintaining legal visitor status in Canada. Understanding these requirements can help visitors avoid delays, refusals, and immigration complications while traveling to Canada.