Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Extension
A TRV (also referred to as an entry visa) is a sticker placed inside your passport that gives you permission to enter and re-enter Canada. This sticker does not give you status in Canada. It is not your temporary resident status document (i.e. study permit or work permit).
Note: You cannot apply for your study permit and TRV at the same time. After you have received your new study permit then you can apply for your TRV.
To find out if you require a TRV or eTA to enter Canada, visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.
Frequently asked questions
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How can I extend my TRV from inside of Canada?
Unlike your immigration status document (i.e. study permit or work permit), your TRV can expire. You do not always need to have a valid TRV. If you do not intend to travel outside of Canada and re-enter, then you do not need to renew your TRV.
We do not recommend making any confirmed travel plans prior to obtaining your renewed TRV as you will need to submit your passport with your application.To apply for a TRV extension within Canada, follow the step-by-step instruction guide.
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How do I apply for a TRV from outside Canada?
If you are a citizen of a country that requires a TRV and you are applying for an initial study permit from outside of Canada, a TRV will automatically be issued upon approval of your study permit application. You are not required to pay an additional fee or submit another application. Usually, your TRV is issued for the same duration as your approved study permit.
To apply for a temporary resident visa from outside of Canada, follow the step-by-step instruction guide.
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What documents do I need for my temporary resident extension?
- Verification of enrolment letter.
- Undergraduate Student: Download your enrolment letter on your MyOntarioTech account. Learn how to request an enrolment letter from the Office of the Registrar.
- Graduate students: Request your enrolment letter on the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
- Official Transcript: You can request your transcript on your MyOntarioTech. You can find more information on the Office of the Registrar's website on the fees and processing times.
- Financial Supporting Documents: Refer to the IRCC website to find what are acceptable financial supporting documents.
- Your study permit and passport. It is recommended that you scan your study permit and passport together. You must also provide a copy of the bio-data page (the page with your name, date of birth, passport number, expiry date, etc.) and a copy of every page in your passport that has stamps, visas, or markings from Canada.
- Verification of enrolment letter.
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How long will it take to receive my TRV?
You can check the processing time on the IRCC website.
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How do I mail my passport to get my new TRV?
Once your TRV is approved, follow IRCC's instructions under mailing instructions on how and where to mail your passport.