Visiting Canada, Temporary Resident Visas – After applying

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Most applications for Temporary Resident Visas are processed within a month or less. Processing times vary depending on the visa office. You can check processing times in the I Need To... section on the right-hand side of this page.

Note: If you need a visa to travel to Canada, you must also have a valid travel document, such as a valid passport, titre de voyage or Certificate of Identity. For specific information on passport requirements for your country please see the List of Canadian embassies in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.
Change of address

If you move or change your address, telephone number or any other contact information after you send your application to the Canadian visa office in your country or region, you must notify the visa office.
How your application is processed

After you send your application, it will be reviewed at the visa office to ensure it has been completed correctly and that it contains all the required documents. A visa officer will decide if an interview with you is necessary. If an interview is required, you will be notified of the time and place.

If your application is refused, your passport and other documents will be returned to you. You will also receive an explanation why your application was refused. If you sent fraudulent documents, they will not be returned.

If your application is approved, your passport and documents will be returned to you with your visa.

For more information about Canada and places to visit during your stay, see the Government of Canada website in the Related Links at the bottom of this page.

Note: a valid temporary resident visa and valid travel document do not guarantee you automatic entry into Canada. If you arrive in Canada and a Canadian official finds that you are no longer admissible because

    * your circumstances changed, or
    * new information on you came to light (such as false information on your application for a temporary resident visa)

you may not be allowed to enter Canada.