Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
Temporary Resident
Visa (TRV)
A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a travel document allowing people who are inadmissible to Canadato visit the country on a short-term basis.
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official document placed in your passport proving you have met the requirements to enter Canada as a temporary resident. Categories include Super visas, Diplomatic and official visas, Courtesy visas, and Facilitation visas.
Anyone who is otherwise inadmissible to Canada.
Anyone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident requires a TRV, unless they have a visa exemption (check here). TRVs are issued for students, workers, and visitors.
- Your refugee claim is currently being processed
- Your refugee claim was denied in the last 12 months
- You are eligible for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (“PRRA”)
- You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
In advance at a visa office in your country, or at a Point of Entry (border crossing, airport, etc.)
You must apply for a TRV prior to arriving in Canada; you cannot apply for one at a Point of Entry.
- Your trip is necessary
- The benefits outweigh any risks of allowing you into the country
- You will leave Canada once your TRP expires
- You will not work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so
- You will follow all Canadian laws while in the country
- You will leave Canada at the end of your stay
- You have enough money to maintain yourself and family members in Canada and to return home
- You will not work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so
- You will follow all Canadian laws and have no criminal record
- You are not a security risk
- You are in good health
TRPs may be valid from anywhere between 1 day and 3 years.
TRVs may be valid for up to 10 years.
Either is possible – it is up to the immigration authorities to decide which they will issue to you.
Either is possible – it is up to the immigration authorities to decide which they will issue to you.
No, you will have to exit the country and re-apply for a new one.
Yes, you can renew your TRV.
$200 CAD per person
$100 CAD per person
How can we help?
Hiring an experienced immigration lawyer helps ensure that your application runs smoothly. Proving to immigration authorities that you deserve a Temporary Resident Permit can be an extremely difficult and complex process, and legal representation is highly recommended.
At the Law Office of Matthew Jeffery, we have years of experience successfully assisting our clients navigate Canada’s complex immigration system, and can assist you with your case.
If you are applying for a TRP and are interested in having our firm assist you with your immigration matters, please CONTACT US for assistance.
