Last Updated:March 4, 2025
What is a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)?
Citizens of countries that are not visa-exempt are required to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before entering Canada. Japanese nationals are visa-exempt and do not require a Temporary Resident Visa.
A Temporary Resident Visa is required to enter Canada for any of the following purposes: tourism, visiting friends or relatives, business trip, conference attendance, conference presentation, market research, and contract signing. There are two types of temporary resident visas: Single Entry, which allows entry to Canada only once, and Multiple Entry, which permits multiple entries within the visa’s validity period.
Countries requiring a Temporary Resident Visa
| Nationality | Visa |
|---|---|
| Japanese nationals | Japanese passport holders do not need a visa |
| Nationals of the Republic of Korea living in Japan | Passport holders of the Republic of Korea do not need a visa |
| Nationals of the Democratic Republic of Korea living in Japan | Visa required for entry into and transit through Canada |
| Other nationalities | Please contact Visa JP Canada individually |
To check if you need a Temporary Resident Visa, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Countries requiring a Temporary Resident Visa
| Nationality | Visa |
|---|---|
| Japanese nationals | Japanese passport holders do not need a visa |
| Nationals of the Republic of Korea living in Japan | Passport holders of the Republic of Korea do not need a visa |
| Nationals of the Democratic Republic of Korea living in Japan | Visa required for entry into and transit through Canada |
| Other nationalities | Please contact Visa JP Canada individually |
To check if you need a Temporary Resident Visa, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Application process for a Temporary Resident Visa
01Submit your Temporary Resident Visa application
Upload the required documents to your online account, pay the $100 visa application fee and the $85 biometric fee (if biometrics have not been registered) for a total fee of $185, and then submit your application online.
02Passport request
Upon completion of the visa examination, you will receive a passport request letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
03Submit your passport
Follow the instructions provided in the Passport Request Letter to send your passport to IRCC. Submit your passport to the Visa Application Centre in your country of residence (Tokyo or Osaka in the case of Japan). Your passport, with the Temporary Resident Visa attached, will be returned to you at a later date.
04Enter Canada
Enter Canada within the validity period of your Temporary Resident Visa.
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