Visit Permit, also called Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs), are immigration documents that allow foreign nationals to travel to and enter Canada. Visitors to Canada, whether they are students, temporary workers, or simply on vacation, will usually need a visitor visa unless they come from a visa-exempt country.
Canadian visit Permits are divided into two categories: single entry and multiple entry. Foreign nationals can enter Canada once only with a single entry visa. Holders of a multiple entry visa can enter and leave Canada as often as they like so long as the visa is valid. Applicants are automatically considered for multiple entry visas and are only granted single entry visas under unique circumstances.
Who Needs a Visitor Visa
Visitors to Canada who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, or who are otherwise exempt from visa requirements, are required to obtain a visitor visa. Even if their permanent resident card has expired, Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for a visitor visa. Instead, they should apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD). Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, are not permitted to apply for visitor visas. They must travel with a valid Canadian passport. You may need a business visitor visa if you are transiting through or coming to Canada for business and not as a temporary foreign worker.