Am I eligible for a Canada visitor visa?
Eligibility comes down to what IRCC itself lists: a valid travel document, admissibility, ties that will take you home, enough money for the stay, and a genuine temporary purpose — start with the question closest to your situation.
Do I need a visitor visa, or an eTA?
It depends on your passport: some travellers need a temporary resident visa (TRV) and others travel on an electronic travel authorization (eTA) — and visa-required nationals cannot substitute an eTA. Read the complete Canada visitor visa guide
What does IRCC assess before it decides?
Only the factors IRCC itself lists: your travel document, health and admissibility basics, your ties, your funds, your purpose, and whether you will leave at the end of your stay. Read the eligibility guide
How long can I stay, and can I visit more than once?
A visitor visa can be issued for up to 10 years or until your passport or biometrics expire, whichever comes first, and each stay is a separate question decided on entry. Read the complete Canada visitor visa guide
Can I work or study on a visitor visa?
No — a visitor visa is for visiting. Working or studying in Canada needs its own authorisation, and the visa does not provide it. Read the complete Canada visitor visa guide
I want to visit my children or grandchildren for months at a time — is there a longer option?
Yes — the Super Visa lets eligible parents and grandparents stay up to 5 years per entry, if the host in Canada meets its income requirement and the insurance conditions are met. Read the Super Visa guide
Does my child in Canada need a minimum income for me to visit them?
For an ordinary visitor visa there is no host-income rule; for the Super Visa the host must meet or exceed a minimum necessary income based on the low income cut-offs (LICO) for their family size. Read the Super Visa guide
Official sources
Guides on this page are verified against official sources before publication. Official starting point: IRCC — Eligibility to visit Canada.
General educational information, not individualized legal advice. Follow the official instructions on the linked IRCC pages, and consult a qualified Canadian immigration lawyer for case-specific questions.
General information based on official sources — not a confirmation for your case. Always check the linked official page.
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