Visit Canada

Canada’s national marketing organization, recognized a third consecutive record-breaking year with 22.1 million travelers to Canada in 2019 while in the summer of 2022, the average tourists visiting was up to 2.5 million per month according to Statistics Canada.

The expanse of Canada's natural beauty, from mountains and glaciers to secluded lakes and forests, is almost unparalleled worldwide. But Canada's allure is not just the great outdoors.

Canada has cosmopolitan cities that are clean, safe, friendly, and multicultural. In fact, Canada repeatedly is lauded as one of the world's most livable countries.

Whether your interests are in coming to Canada to visit family, friends or for sightseeing you will need a Visitor Visa also referred to as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Unless you are from a visa-exempt country.

Visitor visas, Business Visa and NAFTA Business Visitors, whether single entry visa or multiple entry visa, allow foreign nationals to legally live in Canada for a certain period of time to stay longer you must apply for an extension at least 30 days before your status will expire. The Super Visa (available to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents) usually allows for a longer stay.

Canadian tourist visas are issued as a strictly temporary visa service and although they may be extended, they do not constitute a route to permanent immigration. Candidates must demonstrate that it is their intention to depart for their country of residence once their visa has expired.

If you have questions or concerns relating to visitor visas please contact us and a member of the Cursus Canada Consultants will be happy to discuss your options.