What This Is and Who Handles It
A visitor in Canada who wants to stay longer must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a visitor record. This is a federal program and applies across the country.
The official page states: A visitor record is not a visa. It is a document used inside Canada to extend visitor status.
Who Needs to Apply
If you are in Canada as a visitor and want to extend your stay, you need to apply for a visitor record.
The official page does not list additional eligibility criteria, and does not distinguish by province or city.
Fees
The official page has a fee section, but the fee data is loaded from the fee list. This article does not state a specific amount. Check the official fee list.
Processing Time
The official page has a processing time section and states that processing times will vary based on:
- the type of application
- whether the application is complete
- how quickly IRCC expects to process applications already received
- how easily IRCC can verify your information
- how long you take to respond to any requests or concerns
- other factors
The page also states that processing time may be affected if more people apply to immigrate to Canada than can be brought in each year.
For the specific number of days, check the official page. This article does not state a specific number.
Where to Apply
The official page is Extend your stay in Canada (visitor record), managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applications are submitted through IRCC channels.
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