Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. You can apply for a visitor visa online or on paper.

Make sure you need a visitor visa before you apply

You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:

The type of travel document you plan to travel with.

The country that issued your travel document.

Your nationality.

Your method of travel to Canada for this trip.

Selecting a program to visit visa in Canada

Apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

Visit your children or grandchildren.

Stay in Canada longer.

Visitor visas for workers and students.

Visit Canada on business.

Get border information for visitors.