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What are the different types of visa for travelling to Canada?

The AVE is obviously the most popular type of travel document for nationalities eligible for visa exemption.. Here is also a list of other possible visas for visiting Canada :

  • Temporary resident visa
    For long-term trips, or if you do not meet the conditions for obtaining an AVE, you need to opt for a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa), which allows you to stay in Canada for 6 months. There are two types of visa:

    • Single-entry visas
      As its name suggests, it allows entry only once during the period of validity of the visa.
    • Multiple-entry visas
      If you want to visit Canada several times, this is the visa for you: it allows you to enter as many times as you like during the period of validity of the visa (10 years).
  • Permanent resident visa
    The permanent resident visa is subject to stricter conditions and offers the same rights as a Canadian citizen (except the right to vote).
  • Transit visa
    Foreign nationals who are required to obtain a visa must obtain a transit visa if they are passing through Canada (without necessarily stopping over), even if their stay is less than 48 hours.
    This visa is free of charge, with a few exceptions if certain criteria are met (such as travel to the USA).
  • PVT - Working Holiday Programme
    The WHP Canada is in vogue because it offers a certain flexibility to its holders, in particular :
    > Possibility of working in Canada without a company contract
    > No time limit for working for the same employer
    > Possibility of visiting Canada for the duration of your stay, without working
    It is available to nationals of 32 countries (including France and Belgium).