Temporary Resident Visa

Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

A temporary resident visa (TRV) is an official counterfoil document issued by an IRCC visa office that is placed in a person’s passport to show that they have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.

However, holding a TRV does not guarantee entry to Canada. The admission of foreign nationals into Canada as temporary residents is a privilege, not a right.

As mentioned above, a visa does not guarantee entry into Canada. When you arrive in Canada, a CBSA officer will assess if you are eligible to enter. You may be inadmissible to Canada, which means you are not allowed to enter the country based on some of the following reasons:

  • Criminal activity
  • Human rights violations
  • Organized crime