Visitor Visa Processing Time Canada (TRV): 14-90 Days in 2026

Visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) processing times in 2026 vary widely depending on your country of residence. Applications from the United States and Western Europe typically process within 14-30 days, while applications from countries with higher volumes or additional security screening requirements can take 60-90 days or more. IRCC publishes country-specific processing times that are regularly updated.

**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.