Program eligibility
Temporary Resident Visa — Visitor
The eligibility criteria below are drawn from the governing regulation and IRCC program guidance, each anchored to the verbatim source text so you can read the rule as it is written and follow it to the official page.
Eligibility criteria
The requirements below are drawn directly from the governing regulation and IRCC program guidance for Temporary Resident Visa — Visitor. Each is anchored to the verbatim source text, not a paraphrase, so you can read the rule as it is written and follow it to the official page.
“provide any additional document requested by the officer to establish your admissibility”
“your main place of business and source of income and profits is outside Canada”
“you don't plan to enter the Canadian labour market”
“you plan to stay for less than 6 months”
“It shows that you meet the requirements needed to travel to Canada.”
“be in good health (complete a medical examination if required)”
“convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit”
“digital copy of the employment contract”
“digital copy of an Introduction Letter from recruiter shipping agency or vessel owner”
“digital copy of a signed Letter of Invitation from a ship or port agent in Canada”
“digital copy of Seaman's Book”
“You may also need a medical exam and letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.”
“a letter that authorizes a minor child to travel to Canada (if applicable)”
“have no criminal or immigration-related convictions”
“be law abiding and have no record of criminal activity”
“not be a risk to the security of Canada”
“not intend to work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so”
“Your passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date you plan to travel”
“have enough money for your stay”
“convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country”
“You must include a letter from a person or business inviting you to Canada”
“You must show proof of your relationship with the person or family member inviting you to Canada”
“Foreign nationals living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda can’t travel to Canada as of May 27, 2026.”
“Foreign nationals living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda can’t travel to Canada as of May 27, 2026.”
“a digital copy of your valid (not expired) passport or travel document”
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