Visitor Visa Processing Time Canada (TRV): 9-157 Days in 2026

Visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) processing times in 2026 vary widely depending on your country of residence. Low-volume, low-risk visa offices can clear applications in about 9 to 30 days, while offices with heavy volume or additional security screening can take 60 to 157 days. As of July 2026, India has fallen to about 20 days, Nigeria runs about 59 to 61 days, and Iran is currently the slowest office at about 157 days. IRCC publishes country-specific processing times that are regularly updated, so check the live figure for your visa office.

**TRV processing time inside Canada vs outside Canada:** If you are applying from outside Canada for a new visitor visa, the country-specific times above apply. If you are already inside Canada and applying to extend your stay (a visitor record), the processing time is 30 to 120 days, with the median sitting around 60 days for routine cases. These two are different applications with different fees and timelines, so confirm which one applies to your situation before you file.

The processing time begins when IRCC receives your complete application, not when you submit it online. Incomplete applications or missing documents are the most common cause of delays, so ensuring your application is complete and accurate is crucial. Peak travel seasons (summer months and holiday periods) can also lead to longer processing times as visa offices handle increased application volumes.

Multiple-entry visas are now standard for most approved visitor visa applications, valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. This means you can enter and leave Canada multiple times without reapplying, though each stay is limited to 6 months unless extended. Processing times are the same whether you're applying for a single-entry or multiple-entry visa.