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Entry Visa Renewal
Citizens of these countries require an entry visa or TRV every time they
enter Canada.
There are two types of entry visas: single entry and multiple entry. The
single entry TRV allows you to enter Canada only once while the multiple
entry TRV allows you to enter Canada as many times as you wish until it
expires.
When you apply for your initial study permit you will be told by the Canadian
Embassy in your region whether or not you must apply for an entry visa as
well.
Travelling Between the United States and Canada
You do not need a Canadian entry visa or TRV if you have a valid Canadian
temporary resident document (a study permit, for example) and an expired
TRV. This means that if you travel to the United States and wish to return
to Canada you do not need a TRV to come back into Canada. You may, however
need a visa to enter the United States. You should contact the U.S. consulate
in Halifax to find out if you need a visa to visit the U.S.
The International Centre recommends that students have valid entry visas
every time they leave Canada.
For more information about this please visit this page: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/SOR-2002-227.pdf
Instructions for Renewing your Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or
Entry Visa
Please note: The application procedure for renewing your entry
visa (TRV) has now changed. As of May 29th, 2012 entry visas will now be
renewed via the Case Processing Pilot office in Ottawa, Ontario and not
via the Buffalo, New York office.
1. On the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website download [insert this
link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp] the
Application for a Temporary Resident Visa [IMM 5257] form and read the Instruction
Guide [IMM 5256] carefully before you begin your application.
2. Complete the application form online. You can save the completed application
on your computer.
3. Once you have completed the application form online, click on the 'Validate'
button located at the bottom or top of the form and print your application.
This will generate a barcode page (page 5 of 5). You MUST include this last
page (page 5 of 5) when you submit your application so that the Visa Office
can process your application. Please note that the barcode page will not
appear if you fill out your application by hand.
4. You must submit, along with your application, the following documents:
• The complete, validated application from (filled out online)
• Completed Document Checklist
• Completed Family Information form
• Your current passport
• Copy of your Study Permit
• 2 passport-sized photographs
• Bank statement showing proof of funds or financial support
5. Once you have all the necessary documents you should pay the application
fee. The cost for a TRV renewal is: $150 (multiple entry) $75 (single entry)
There are two ways to do this:
Option A: ONLINE by credit card
To pay your application fee online click here.
Once you have paid the fee you will receive an official receipt in your email.
Option B: THROUGH YOUR BANK
To pay for your entry visa through your bank you can collect an IMM 5401 receipt (available at the International Centre) and fill out the information on the form.
Take the receipt to your bank and pay the fee.
The bank will keep the bottom part of the receipt. Attach the middle part of the receipt to you application. The top part of the receipt is yours to keep for your records.
6. Make an appointment with the International Advisor so that she can go over your documents with you.
7. Make sure you make copies of all your documents just in case you lose
your package in the mail. When you go to the post office ensure that you
purchase two pre-paid return courier envelopes. We recommend Canada Post’s
Xpresspost envelopes with a tracking number so that you will be able to
track your package.
Fold the second envelope and put it inside the first one together with your
application and passport, then write your mailing address on the mailing
slip. Your passport will return in the folded envelope.
Do not forget to fill out two address slips so that your passport can
be returned to you without getting lost.
Mail to the Case Processing Pilot office in Ottawa:
CPP – Ottawa
P. O. Box 9640
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0C1
Or
CPP – Ottawa
Temporary Resident Visa Section
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1A 1L1