FAQS: Canada's Visitor Visa

FAQ 4: What is the difference between single and multiple entry travel visas?

This is another common frequently asked question on Canada’s visitor visa.

The main difference is that single entry visas will allow you to enter Canada for one time only, whereas a multiple entry visa will allow you to enter the country several times.

Unfortunately, you as a traveller won’t be able to choose which visa you get, a multiple entry visa is what all visa applicants are automatically considered for. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will review your application and issue the visa type accordingly.

Multiple entry visa

A multiple entry visa will let you travel to Canada for six months at a time as many times as you want. This type of travel visa is valid for 10 years or one month before your passport expires, whichever comes sooner. You’ll need to arrive in Canada on or before the expiry date on your visa.

Single entry visa

You may be eligible for a single entry visa if:

you are eligible for a fee-exemption and the purpose of your entry to Canada is limited;
you’re taking part in a one-time special event in Canada; and
there are approved country-specific procedures or guidelines in place.

FAQ 5: How much does a visitor’s visa cost?

Visa Fees
Fees	$ CAN
Electronic Travel Authorization	$7
Visitor visa (including super visa) – per person	$100
Visitor visa – per family (1 fee per family of 5 or more people)	$500
Extend your stay as a visitor – per person	$100
Restore your status as a visitor	$200
Biometrics – per person	$85
Biometrics – per family (2 or more people)	$170
Biometrics – per group (3 or more performing artists)	$225

Citizens of certain countries or territories, have to give biometrics (fingerprints and photographs) when they apply for a visitor visa.

The biometric fee covers:

collecting fingerprints and a digital photo; and
moving your documents between our visa office and the visa application centres where you gave your biometrics.