How Long Can I Stay In Canada As A Visitor

Visit Canada know about Visitor’s Visa validity

 The beautiful and spectacular country of Canada draws an array of tourists to the land who witnesses the gorgeous landscapes and multifaceted culture. Visitors who come to the country are issued with Visitors Visa or temporary visa. Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. They will write the date you need to leave in your passport. They might also provide you with a document called a visitor record that will show you the date by which you need to leave the country. 

If you don’t get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one. You have to be careful if you are staying longer than six months under the ETA program and your stay has not been extended by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The extension happens only in emergencies. If you don’t abide by the rules then you might lose your travel authorization and will be unable to use the ETA for future trips. For your subsequent trips, you will have to apply for a visa and high chances are that your visa application will get rejected. It is therefore essential to ensure that you leave Canada before your allowed stay period expires. If you want to stay longer than your authorized stay, you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before the authorized end of your stay. To know details about Visitors Visa and its validation, contact us at Vashist immigration we will guide you through the process of application and also inform you about the intricate details. You might also need a Visitor’s visa when you are transiting through a Canadian airport and heading towards your final destination.

You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:

• The type of travel document you plan to travel with
• the country that issued your travel document
• your nationality
• your method of travel to Canada for this trip

There are two kinds of Visitor’s Visa you can apply for a single entry visa and a multiple entry visas. With a multiple entry visa, you can request permission to visit Canada multiple times before the expiry date. A single entry visa entitles you to a single visit before the expiration date. Note that the expiry date on your visa does not determine how long you get to stay in Canada.

For example, if you hold a multiple entry visa of 3 years invalidity, this doesn’t mean that you can stay in Canada continuously for that duration. You need to know not to assume that the expiry date shown on your passport indicates the duration of your visit.

The only one who can determine the duration of your stay in the office at the port of entry by stamping the passport. This stamp authorizes you to a 6-month stay from the date you entered Canada. However, there are cases where the border services officer at the port of entry will authorize a stay of fewer than 6 months. This will be indicated in your passport. A specific earlier date will be indicated on your passport just below the stamp.

If you are staying in Canada beyond the required time without applying for an extension then it will be extremely difficult for you to get a visa or visit Canada in the future. But above all, you might get arrested without a warrant or a 1-year exclusion order. However, if you overstay for less than 90 days you may apply to restore your status. You can apply for an extension at least 30 days before the expiry date. This application for an extension can be made in Canada. If you have applied to extend your stay while in Canada and the visa expires while you are waiting for a decision, you are said to have implied status. While visiting Canada, you can work or study only with a permit.