How to Apply for Your Temporary Resident Visa

Once you have checked that you need a temporary resident visa (transit, tourism,
business, etc.), please follow these steps to submit a complete application:
1. !ec" t!e processin# times
Find out how long it takes to process a standard visa application at this office so that
you will know how far in advance to apply. Please note that this is not a guarantee.
You are urged to apply early to avoid disappointment. Earliest possible time for
application should not be more than si months before your planned entry to
!anada.

$. %etermine !ow you will apply
"here are two ways to apply:
o Apply online
"o apply online you must have access to a scanner or camera to create
electronic copies of your documents for uploading and have a valid credit card
for payment. #etermine your eligibility and apply online.

o Apply on paper
Please follow steps $ to % below.

&. Read t!e instruction #uide and complete t!e on'line application form,
validate and print
"he instruction guide contains important information about temporary resident visas
and instructions to help you complete your application. &ead the guide carefully and
use the document checklist. T!e completed application ()*T include t!e
barcode pa#e. Your application may be returned or refused if you do not
provide all t!e re+uested information, documents and fees.
o 'pplication (it

,. -ay t!e processin# fee
Please refer to the fee schedule for the cost of a temporary resident visa and how to
pay. Please note that the processing fee is non)refundable in all cases. *f you need to
give your biometrics, you will also need to pay the +,%.
.. *ubmit your application and supportin# documents

'pply online or submit your application in person at a visa application centre -.'!/.
*n either case, if you need to give your biometrics this will be completed at a
.'!. Find your closest .'!.

0ubmit your application package -forms and supporting documents/ according to the
guidelines for submitting an application.