Single or Multiple Entry

Visit Canada

Discover Canada with a visit visa—whether for vacation, family, or business. Understand single-entry and multiple-entry options.

Visit visa: Canada

Discover Canada with a visit visa—whether for vacation, family, or business. Understand single-entry and multiple-entry options.

Visa types & options

Single-Entry Visa

Allows one entry into Canada. After you leave, you need a new visa to return.

Multiple-Entry Visa

Enter and leave Canada multiple times during the validity period—up to ten years or one month before your passport expires, whichever comes first.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Canada

Single-entry allows one entry; once you leave you need a new visa to return. Multiple-entry lets you enter and leave multiple times during the validity period, often up to 10 years or until passport expiry.

Usually up to 6 months per entry. The officer at the border may allow less. For longer stays you may need to apply for an extension from inside Canada.

No. A visitor visa is for tourism, family visits, or business meetings. For work or study you need a work or study permit.