Unless a person is a permanent or citizen of Canada, all individuals need permission to enter into Canada as a tourist, with or without TRV (Temporary resident visa).

Except if a individual is a citizen belonging to a visa-exempt nation, all others who desire to enter into Canada for a temporary reason like temporary foreign workers (work permits), tourists, and overseas students (study permits) should apply and receive a TRV (Temporary resident visa).

Outside the country of Canada, this TRV document is issued through the Canada immigration visa office, which indicates that the bearer has fulfilled all the conditions, to get admitted into Canada as a visitor. The TRV may be a multiple or a single entry type.

As a common law, the visitors are allowed into Canada for six months duration. However the abroad students and the temporary workers are permitted into Canada in different time duration based on different cases. For within Canada, the extensions can also be applied.

It is vital to mention, that mere possession of a valid temporary resident visa will not allow tthe visitor into Canada they are subjected to procedural checks at the entry point, and the tourist should explain to the Citizenship and immigration Canada immigration officer, with valid proof and reason that their stay in Canada is only temporary.

Moreover a visitor is denied permission to enter the country, if the concerned official finds the visitor having any criminal or medical issues.