Canadian temporary visas
Temporary visas
Travel toward more opportunity, in the heart of Canada
A Canadian temporary visa lets you come for a set period — to visit family and friends, to study, to work or simply to discover a new world. We stay with you at every step so you can move forward with confidence.
- Expert adviceBased on your situation
- Close follow-upUntil a decision
- Experience and trustThousands of successful files
Types of Canadian temporary visas
Choose the option that matches the purpose of your trip.
Visitor visa
For tourism, visiting family and friends, or short business trips.
Super visa
For parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Study permit
For students who want to study at a designated Canadian institution.
Work permit
For people who plan to work in Canada temporarily.
Why VisaMehr?
- Honest, expert advice
- Experience with hundreds of successful files
- Thorough knowledge of IRCC rules and procedures
- Steady follow-up until a decision
- Solutions that fit your situation
- Transparency and real support
Main steps
- Assess your situation and choose the visa
- Prepare and gather documents
- Complete the application forms
- Pay the fees and submit
- Follow up until the decision
Documents you may need
- Valid passport
- Completed application forms
- Photo meeting IRCC specifications
- Proof of funds
- Purpose of visit letter
- Travel plan and bookings (if needed)
- Invitation letter (if any)
- Related work, study or family documents
Who is it for?
- Tourists and leisure travellers
- Visiting family and friends
- International students
- Temporary workers and professionals
- Parents and grandparents
- Business or medical visitors
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about Canadian temporary visas
How long is a Canadian temporary visa valid?
A visitor visa can be valid for up to 10 years, or until one month before your passport expires, but the border officer decides how long you may stay on each entry — usually up to six months. Study and work permits are tied to your program or job.
Do I need an invitation letter?
Not for a visitor visa, but if you are visiting family or friends, a genuine invitation letter helps show the purpose of your trip. For the super visa, a letter of invitation from your child or grandchild is required.
Can I work or study on a visitor visa?
You cannot work in Canada as a visitor. Courses of six months or less are possible without a study permit, but longer studies or any work need their own permit.
How much does a temporary visa application cost?
Government fees differ by visa type and are listed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on its official website. Our service fee is separate and confirmed with you before any work starts.
How long does processing take?
It depends on the application type and your country of residence, and it changes often. IRCC publishes current processing times on its official website, and we go over them with you in the assessment.
What if my application is refused?
We first review the reasons in the refusal letter and, if needed, the officer's notes. Then we address the weak points and, where possible, submit a new, stronger application. In some cases other legal options exist.