Temporary Residence

Temporary residents include visitors, students, workers and temporary resident permit holders. Depending on the foreign national’s citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa, or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), is required for temporary residents seeking to come to Canada temporarily. (Citizens of visa-exempt countries intending to travel to Canada by air are expected to have applied for an obtained an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before their departure to Canada. Exceptions to this include citizens of the United States, who do not require a TRV or an electronic Travel Authorization.

Foreign nationals wishing to come to Canada as temporary residents must show they will respect the conditions that apply to temporary residents. Individuals who apply to come to Canada as temporary residents must satisfy the visa officer abroad that they: do not pose a risk to the health and safety of Canadians or that their health may place excessive demand on Canada’s health and social services; have not committed a crime; have a valid passport or travel document; have enough money to support themselves and their family members while in Canada; will leave Canada voluntarily at the end of their authorized stay.