What is a temporary resident visa (TRV)?
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
A temporary resident visa (TRV) is an official counterfoil document issued by a visa office that is placed in a foreign national’s passport. It indicates that they have met the requirements to travel to Canada to seek admission as a temporary resident.
Holding a TRV does not guarantee entry to Canada. Foreign nationals must continue to meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its Regulations in order to become a temporary resident. A CBSA border services officer will determine whether the foreign national will be granted entry, as per R180.
Intake
- Visa-required countries
- Visa exemptions by purpose of entry
Processing
- Documents required with a temporary resident visa (TRV) application
- Decision making
- Reviewing the documentation
- File transfers
- Eligibility and admissibility considerations
- Evidence supporting purpose of entry
- Proof of funds / financial support
- Issuing the visa: multiple-entry visa
- Issuing the visa: Duration of visits
- Visa categories
- Super visas
- Diplomatic and official visas (including U.S. government officials)
- Courtesy visas
- Facilitation visas
- Specific requirements by type of applicant