This visa is for individuals who wish to visit Canada for a temporary purpose. Generally, tourists are granted a visa for 6 months. In certain circumstances, the applicants might get granted a visa for more than 6 months.
This visa allows an individual to travel in Canada for holiday or visit family. An individual can apply for a single or a multiple entry visa, based on their requirement. An individual cannot do a business or take up work with a Canadian employer under this visa. Candidates wishing to extend their stay in Canada can apply for an extension from within Canada.
Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. At the port of entry, the immigration border services may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. Once you are given a period of stay, they’ll put the date you need to leave in your passport. The immigration officer might also give you a document called a visitor record.
Once your current visitor visa expires, you are no longer to extend your visitor visa. If you want to stay in Canada then you will have to apply to restore your status or you will have to leave Canada. You have to apply for a Restoration of Status within 90 days of your visitor visa expiration date.
For both the contribution and property options, additional due diligence fees apply. You must be currently in Canada and hold a valid passport for the duration of your stay. Additionally, you will need to pay the fee for Form IMM 5708 and ensure that any other permits you hold.
