Extend Your Visit in Canada
To extend a visitor visa, you apply for a visitor record from inside Canada. Apply at least 30 days before your authorized stay expires.
زمان پردازش
Approximately 385 days, about 12.5 months (IRCC, October 1, 2026) - Apply well in advance
هزینه دولتی
$100 CAD
هزینه بیومتریک
$85 CAD (if required and not previously provided)
هزینه کل
$185 CAD (if biometrics required)
درباره Visitor Visa Extension
To extend your visitor visa in Canada, you apply for a visitor record. A visitor record is the document IRCC issues to extend how long you can stay in Canada as a visitor. It is not a new visa. You apply online from inside Canada, before your current authorized stay ends.
Most visitors are initially authorized to stay for up to 6 months from their entry date (check the stamp in your passport or your entry document). If you apply to extend before the date you are supposed to leave, you can legally stay in Canada until IRCC decides your application. IRCC calls this maintained status (it was previously called implied status). If you apply after your status has expired, you have lost that protection and may need to restore your status instead.
Visitor visa, visitor record and eTA are three different things. The visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa, the sticker in your passport) or the eTA lets you travel to and enter Canada. The visitor record sets how long you may stay once you are already here. Even if your visa expires while you are in Canada, you can still extend your stay with a visitor record. You only need a new visa or eTA if you leave and want to come back. A visitor record can also be used by workers and students who want to switch to visitor status. It never allows you to work or study.
Processing times for visitor extensions are long (385 days on IRCC's October 1, 2026 update), so apply as early as you can.
مهلتهای مهم
- Apply at least 30 days before your current authorized stay expires to keep maintained status (earlier is better given processing times)
- Provide biometrics within 30 days if you receive a biometrics instruction letter
- If you miss the deadline, you have 90 days from expiry to apply for status restoration as a visitor ($246.25 total)
- Respond to IRCC document requests within the specified timeframe to avoid application refusal
- If you are refused, you can only stay until the expiry date of your current status
مشاوره تخصصی برای تمدید
مطمئن نیستید واجد شرایط تمدید هستید؟ مشاوران مجاز RCIC ما وضعیت شما را بررسی کرده و راهنمایی میکنند.
رزرو مشاوره تخصصیاطلاعات درخواست اصلیمجوز RCIC: R515110
الزامات واجد بودن
برای واجد بودن Visitor Visa Extension باید این الزامات را رعایت کنید.
Currently in Canada with valid temporary resident status (visitor, student, or worker)
Have a valid reason for extending your stay (tourism, visiting family, etc.)
Have not engaged in unauthorized work or study
Have sufficient financial resources to support yourself during the extended stay
Will leave Canada at the end of your extended authorized stay
Do not have a criminal record or pose a security risk to Canada
مدارک لازم
قبل از شروع درخواست تمدید این مدارک را جمعآوری کنید.
فرآیند درخواست گام به گام
این مراحل را برای تمدید موفق وضعیت خود در کانادا دنبال کنید.
Determine Your Current Status Expiry Date
Check your passport stamp, visitor visa, or port of entry document to determine when your current authorized stay expires. If no date is specified, it's typically 6 months from your entry date. Calculate the deadline for your extension application (at least 30 days before expiry).
Prepare Your Extension Justification
Write a detailed letter explaining why you need to extend your stay in Canada. Include specific reasons, planned activities, and why you cannot complete your visit within the original timeframe. Be honest and provide supporting evidence for your claims.
Gather Financial and Supporting Documents
Collect recent bank statements showing sufficient funds, proof of accommodation arrangements, travel insurance, and evidence of ties to your home country. Demonstrate that you can support yourself financially and will return home after your visit.
Create an IRCC Online Account
Register for an IRCC secure account if you don't already have one. This will be your portal for submitting the application, uploading documents, and tracking your application status.
Complete the Application Form
Fill out the Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor (IMM 5708) through your online account. Provide accurate information about your current status, travel history, and extension request details.
Upload Documents and Pay Fees
Scan and upload all required supporting documents in the correct format. Pay the $100 government processing fee and $85 biometrics fee (if applicable) using a credit or debit card through the secure portal.
Submit and Monitor Your Application
Review your application carefully before submitting. After submission, you have maintained status (previously called implied status) if you applied before your current status expired, so you can stay in Canada until IRCC decides. Check your IRCC account regularly for updates and respond promptly to any document requests.
Receive Your Decision and Visitor Record
If you are approved, IRCC sends a decision letter and mails your visitor record, which should reach you within six weeks of the decision letter. If it does not arrive, contact IRCC. If your application is refused, you can only stay in Canada until the expiry date of your current temporary resident status, so plan your departure or your next application before that date.
اشتباهاتی که باید از آنها اجتناب کنید
از تجربه دیگران بیاموزید و هنگام درخواست تمدید از این اشتباهات رایج اجتناب کنید.
نکته حرفهای
با یک مشاور RCIC مجاز کار کنید تا از این اشتباهات رایج اجتناب کنید. مشاوران ما به هزاران نفر کمک کردهاند وضعیت خود را با موفقیت تمدید کنند. درخواست شما را قبل از ارسال بررسی میکنیم تا خطاها را شناسایی کرده و شانس تایید را به حداکثر برسانیم.
هزینههای تمدید
هزینههای دولتی برای درخواست Visitor Visa Extension.
هزینهها ممکن است تغییر کند. برای نرخهای جاری وبسایت IRCC را بررسی کنید.
پرسشهای رایج
سوالات متداول درباره Visitor Visa Extension
How do I extend my visitor visa in Canada?
What's the difference between a visitor visa and a visitor record?
Can I stay in Canada while I wait for the visitor record decision?
What if my visitor status has already expired?
What happens if my visitor record extension is refused?
How long can I extend my visitor status in Canada?
Can I work while on a visitor record extension?
How long does a visitor record extension take?
Can I leave Canada while my extension application is pending?
سایر انواع تمدید
Study Permit Extension
About 2 months (60 days per IRCC, October 1, 2026) inland - Apply at least 30 days before expiry
Continue your educational journey with a smooth study permit extension. Apply at least 3 months before your current permit expires.
Work Permit Extension
About 3.5 months (108 days per IRCC, October 1, 2026) inland - IRCC says apply at least 30 days before expiry; we recommend 4 months
Continue your Canadian employment with a work permit extension. Apply at least 4 months before your current permit expires.
Status Restoration
10 months (300 days) - You must wait in Canada during processing without work/study authorization
Regain your legal status within 90 days of expiry. Act quickly to restore your visitor, student, or worker status in Canada.
آماده تمدید اقامت در کانادا هستید؟
وضعیت قانونی خود را به خطر نیندازید. همین امروز با مشاوران مجاز RCIC ما مشاوره بگیرید. به شما کمک میکنیم یک درخواست کامل آماده کرده و شانس تایید را به حداکثر برسانید.
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