Eligibility

A visitor record is for people who want to

• extend their stay in Canada as a visitor, or

• change their permit type from

• a study permit to a visitor record

• a work permit to a visitor record

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It doesn’t matter if you entered Canada using a visitor visa, electronic travel authorization (eTA) or another document. If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a visitor, you need a visitor record.

If you want to extend your stay as a visitor or change your status (from international student or worker to visitor for example), you should apply at least 30 days before your current status expires.

 

The expiry date for your status is on

• the stamp in your passport (this is NOT the date included on your visitor visa)

• if you don’t have a stamp in your passport, the expiry date is 6 months from the day you entered Canada

• your study permit

• your work permit or

• your visitor record (if you’ve already extended your stay)

 

Document Checklist

• Application to Change Conditions, Extend my stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor or Temporary Resident Permit Holder (IMM 5708)

• Proof of Payment

• PHOTOCOPIES of passport pages

• PHOTOCOPIES of your travel or identity document

• PHOTOCOPY of your current immigration document (if you have one)

• PHOTOCOPY of your Marriage License or Certificate (if applicable)

• Proof of means of support

• Proof of funds

 

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