Three scenarios under one roof — applying for a Canadian visitor visa (TRV) from outside Canada, applying for one while you're already here, and extending an existing stay via a visitor record. Plus Super Visas for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) — usually called a visitor visa — is the document citizens of visa-required countries need to enter Canada as visitors. Citizens of visa-exempt countries use an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead. A Super Visa is a special multi-entry visitor visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and PRs — valid up to 10 years with stays of up to 5 years per entry.
Once you're in Canada as a visitor, your status is typically valid for six months unless a border officer stamped a different date. To stay longer, you apply for a visitor record before that status expires. JSR handles all three scenarios — apply from outside Canada, apply from inside Canada, and extend an existing stay.
Each scenario has its own intake form — fill out the one that matches your situation, and we'll review and contact you within 1–2 business days. Not sure which applies? Use Get in Touch and we'll point you to the right path.
You're outside Canada and need a visitor visa to enter.
You're already in Canada and want to stay longer.
You're in Canada and need a fresh visitor visa (e.g. to re-enter after travel).
Four-step path most visitor files follow. We respond to procedural fairness letters and follow up on stalled files between steps 03 and 04.
TRV (single or multi-entry), Super Visa, or visitor record. Check whether you need a TRV or an eTA based on your nationality and whether you're inside or outside Canada.
Passport, financials, invitation letter (notarised where needed — we can do that in-house), travel plan, and ties-to-home-country evidence. Super Visa needs the Canadian host's LICO income proof and 1-year medical insurance.
Submit online via IRCC. Biometrics are required for first-time applicants (and once every 10 years thereafter). Processing time varies significantly by visa office.
For outside-Canada applicants: visa counterfoil placed in passport, then port-of-entry activation. For in-Canada extensions: visitor record mailed to your address once approved.
Visitor visa approvals turn on demonstrating purpose, funds, and ties to home. This is the working inventory most files need — we customise after the first consultation.
All three scenarios share the same IRCC fee structure. Biometrics is a separate fee for first-time applicants and once every 10 years thereafter.
IRCC fees as of April 30, 2026. Medical insurance for Super Visa, courier fees, and translations are billed separately.
View the current IRCC fee schedule ↗Pick the intake that matches your situation in the section above, or get in touch and we'll guide you to the right one.