A visiting visa (sometimes known as a temporary resident visa) permits people of visa-required nations to visit and stay in Canada for up to six months. A visitor visa is stamped in your passport. It proves that you fulfil all of Canada's admission criteria.

The majority of visitors are allowed to stay in Canada for up to six months. If you are approved to enter Canada, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less than or more than 6 months.