Visitor Visa Canada (TRV)
At IPJ Immigration Solutions, our team brings over 20 years of experience helping travelers and families apply for Canadian visitor visas, also called Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs). With personalized support and a strong understanding of immigration rules, we help make your visit to Canada smooth and stress-free.
Your Trusted Partner for Visitor Visas in Canada
A Canadian visitor visa lets you enter Canada for a short stay, usually up to 6 months. You can use it for tourism, business meetings, family visits, or special events. It allows you to explore Canada’s cities, nature, and culture, or spend time with loved ones.
A visitor visa does not allow you to work or study long-term. You must show clear proof that you will return home after your visit. Many visas allow multiple entries, so you can visit Canada again without reapplying.
At IPJ Immigration Solutions, our women-owned RCIC team has helped many visitors over the past 20 years. We review your situation carefully, prepare strong documents, and explain each step clearly. From planning your travel purpose to organizing your paperwork, we make the process easier and more confident.
Who Can Apply for a Canadian Visitor Visa?
Anyone planning a short visit to Canada for tourism, business, or family reasons can apply if they are from a visa-required country.
You may qualify if you have:
- A valid passport
- A clear travel purpose
- Proof of ties to your home country such as a job, family, or property
- Enough money to cover your stay
- Proof that you will return home after your visit
Families, business visitors, and individual travelers can all apply. Even if your visa was refused before, you can apply again with stronger documents.
Pathways to Canadian Visitor Visas
Canada’s visitor options cover leisure, professional, and personal reasons. All processes online, with biometrics speeding approvals.
Program/Type | Who It Serves | Processing Time | Key Requirement |
Tourism Visitor Visa | Leisure travelers, sightseers | 15-45 days | Travel itinerary |
Business Visitor Visa | Meeting attendees, conference goers | 15-45 days | Invitation letter |
Family Visit Visa | Relatives of citizens/PRs | 15-45 days | Host invitation & ties |
Super Visa (Parents/Grandparents) | Long-term family visits (up to 5 years) | 8-12 weeks | Private health insurance |
Multiple-Entry TRV | Frequent short-term visitors | 15-45 days | Proof of repeat purpose |
Single-Entry TRV | One-time trips (e.g., events) | 15-45 days | Return ticket |
Medical Treatment Visa | Patients seeking care | 4-8 weeks | Doctor’s letter |
Transit Visa | Layover passengers | 10-20 days | Flight details |
Visitor Visa Eligibility Requirements
Core criteria verified via document checks.
- Purpose: Clear intent for tourism/business/family; no work/study plans.
- Ties to Home: Evidence of return (job letter, property deeds, family obligations).
- Funds: Enough for stay ($5,000+ CAD single suggested; bank statements 3-6 months).
- Health/Security: Clean record; medical exam if needed ($200-$500).
- Passport: Valid 6+ months beyond stay.
For families, include minors with consent forms. Common issue: Weak ties cause 40% refusals; we strengthen with affidavits.
The Visitor Visa Application Process
Online via IRCC Portal. Expect 15-45 days total, biometrics in 30 days. Track with UCI number.
- Assess/Prepare: Check visa needs on the IRCC tool. Gather purpose docs (itinerary, invitation).
- Gather Documents: Passport, photos, ties proof (employment/property), funds evidence.
- Submit: Upload; pay $100 processing, $85 biometrics.
- Biometrics/Medical: Book at VAC; arrive early.
- Verification: IRCC checks purpose, ties, security over 1-3 weeks.
- Decision: Approval: Visa in passport. Refusal: Reasons provided; reapply stronger.
- Arrival/Entry: Present at border; officer grants stay up to 6 months.
Email updates every 2 weeks. Incomplete apps cause 35% delays; weekly calls ease stress.
Costs and Fees for Canadian Visitor Visas
Total cost usually ranges from $185 to $300 CAD per person.
Government Fees
- $100 CAD application fee
- $85 CAD biometrics fee
- Maximum $170 CAD for families
Additional Costs
- Medical exam: $200 to $500 CAD if required
- Police certificate: $25 to $100 CAD
- Courier and VAC services: $50 to $100 CAD
Proof of Funds Guidelines
- $5,000 CAD for single visitor
- $10,000 CAD for couple
- $2,000 CAD per additional family member
You must show liquid funds in bank statements or sponsorship proof.
Two Ways to Work With Us – Same Commitment, Different Support Levels
Every immigration journey is unique. Some prefer to be hands-on, while others need a team to manage everything.
We offer two options to match your desired level of support. Whether you want to handle parts of your application or leave it all to us, you’ll receive clear guidance and a dedicated legal team committed to your success.
Full Representation
This is our all-inclusive service, where we handle every detail of your immigration journey. From submitting your application to preparing all documentation and managing communication with the IRCC, we take full responsibility to ensure your process goes smoothly and efficiently.
Professional Audit
For those who prefer to manage their own application, this package provides expert guidance and a detailed review of your work. We provide a comprehensive strategy, a custom checklist for your documents, and a final legal audit to ensure your application is complete and error-free before submission.
How We Charge: Clear, Fair, and Transparent
We keep our pricing simple and predictable. You always know what you’re paying for, and there are no hidden fees or surprises.
What Our Clients Say
Every application represents someone’s hopes, dreams, and future. Here are just a few of the people we’ve been honored to help.
Trusted Immigration Guidance Backed by 20+ Years of Experience
We guide our clients with clear, steady expertise. For more than 20 years, our team has supported individuals and families through every stage of the Canadian immigration process — from temporary residence to permanent residence, citizenship, and complex cases that require careful strategy.
Experienced in Both Simple and Complex Cases
From straightforward applications to misrepresentation, inadmissibility, and procedural fairness letters, we bring over 20 years of experience to every situation — whether you need full representation or a guided review before submitting.
Warm, Human Support for Every Client
We take the time to understand your story, your goals, and your concerns. You’re never treated like a file number — you’re a person, and your journey matters.
ESL‑Friendly Communication
We explain every step in clear, simple language. No jargon. No confusion. Just steady, accessible guidance that supports both full‑service clients and those completing their own applications.
Thorough, Organized Application Preparation
Every form, document, and submission is reviewed with care to reduce delays and strengthen your application — including detailed reviews for clients who want expert feedback before submitting on their own.
Transparent, Predictable Process
You always know what stage you’re in, what comes next, and what we’re doing on your behalf. No surprises, no uncertainty
Clear, Steady Guidance You Can Trust
Immigration can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re preparing your application on your own. We provide calm, organized support so you always know what to expect and how to move forward.
A Women‑Led, Family‑Run Firm
Our approach is grounded in empathy, integrity, and genuine care — values that shape every interaction and every application we support.
A Lawyer and Immigration Consultants Working Together
Your application benefits from a team that combines legal insight with regulated Canadian immigration consulting. Our professionals are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, and we maintain active memberships with CILA and CAPIC to stay current with evolving policies and best practices. This collaborative approach strengthens your strategy, reduces errors, and ensures your case is reviewed from multiple professional perspectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most travelers from visa-required countries need a TRV to visit Canada for tourism, business, or family visits. Some travelers may qualify for other travel authorization instead. The visa officer checks your travel purpose and documents before approval.
Most visitor visas are processed within 15 to 45 days. Processing time depends on your country, application quality, and document completeness. Missing or weak documents can cause delays.
Strong proof includes:
- Job letter
- Property ownership
- Family responsibilities
- Business ownership
These show that you plan to return home after your visit.
Common reasons include:
- Weak proof of ties
- Not enough funds
- Unclear travel purpose
- Missing documents
Strong preparation helps avoid refusal.
A visitor visa allows stays up to 6 months. A Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to stay longer and visit multiple times. The Super Visa requires medical insurance and additional documents.
How Would You Like to Get Started?
You can reach us in the way that feels most comfortable for you. If you prefer to speak with someone directly, you can book a consultation. If you’re still deciding between Guided Application Review and Full Care Representation, you can complete a short questionnaire and receive a personalized recommendation within 24 hours.
Book a Consultation
Free 15‑Minute Discovery Call
A short conversation to understand your situation and help you choose between Full Care Representation and Guided Application Review.
Paid 45‑Minute Consultation
A focused session for specific needs such as strategy, refusals, restoring status, or detailed immigration questions.
Clear, practical guidance tailored to your case.
Start With a Guided Questionnaire
Complete a short questionnaire to help us understand your comfort level, your timeline, and the complexity of your situation. A licensed consultant will review your answers and get back to you within 24 hours with a clear, personalized recommendation.
No matter which option you choose, you’ll receive clear, honest guidance from a team that cares about your future.
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