Short Term visas in Canada

All visa options within this category.

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Entry: single | multiple

Stay: short transit period (see IRCC guidance; typically hours to 48 hours)

visa

Fee: varies CAD (Transit visa processing fee varies by application; consult IRCC)

Work allowed: no

Extendable: no

Processing time: varies by consulate

Entry: conditional

Stay: 6 months per entry

visa

Fee: varies CAD (Processing fee varies by application and nationality; see IRCC for current fees)

Work allowed: no

Extendable: yes

Processing time: varies by country of application and mode (consulate/on‑line)

Entry: conditional

Stay: varies

visa

Fee: varies CAD (Special categories for diplomatic/official passport holders; see IRCC and Global Affairs Canada)

Work allowed: conditional

Extendable: conditional

Processing time: varies

Entry: multiple

Stay: 6 months per visit

status

Fee: varies CAD (Nominal administrative fee applies for eTA; consult IRCC for current fee and eligibility)

Work allowed: no

Extendable: no

Processing time: minutes to days in most cases

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