Apply for an entry document
After you have confirmed the type of entry document you require, follow the steps below to complete and submit your application. Pay careful attention to the processing times and plan to submit your applications so that you receive your documents in time to travel.
We strongly recommend that international students keep their TRVs and eTAs valid at all times.
TRV
Application with your study permit from outside Canada
If you are from a visa-required country, IRCC will issue a TRV at the same time as your study permit approval. You don’t need to apply separately or pay another fee.
Application from within Canada
If you are from a visa-required country, you can apply for a TRV from inside Canada if you meet all of these criteria:
- You are already in Canada
- You hold a valid study or work permit
- You want to leave and return to Canada in the near future, and
- You have an existing TRV that’s expired, or is about to expire, or that was valid for only one entry
To apply for a TRV from inside Canada, follow this step-by-step guide developed by MacEwan International.
Step-by-step guide: How to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from within Canada
Please remember that this information may change and this guide is not a legal document. It is reviewed and updated by MacEwan International’s Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Regulations (IRPA & IRPR). Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.
Application from outside Canada, not applying for a Study Permit
If you are from a visa-required country, you must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure. You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.
IRCC // Applying for a visitor visa (temporary resident visa)
