Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) & eTA — built with strong documentation and clear purpose of travel.
CHK Immigration Services helps clients prepare officer-friendly temporary resident applications: Visitor Visa (TRV), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and transit through Canada. We focus on the core decision factors: purpose of travel, financial ability, ties to home country, and consistent supporting documents.
1) Visitor Visa (TRV)
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is a counterfoil placed in your passport that allows you to travel to Canada and request entry as a visitor. A visa officer assesses whether you are a genuine temporary resident who will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.
What officers assess
- Purpose of travel (clear, realistic, verifiable)
- Financial ability (funds + source of funds)
- Ties to home country (employment, business, family, assets)
- Travel history and consistency
- Admissibility (truthful disclosure, background, medical if required)
Typical TRV use cases
- Tourism / family visit / events
- Short business travel
- Visiting spouse/partner, children, or relatives in Canada
- Visiting while maintaining strong ties abroad
2) Business visitors, events & conferences
Canada welcomes business visitors who enter temporarily to take part in international business activities such as meetings, trade shows, events, and conferences. Business visitors are generally expected to remain employed and paid outside Canada and to maintain their primary place of business abroad.
Common business visitor purposes
- Attending a conference, industry expo, or trade show
- Meetings with Canadian clients, vendors, or partners
- Negotiating contracts or exploring market opportunities
- Site visits, quality inspections, or after-sales discussions
Key officer concerns (how approvals are built)
- Clear purpose: what event/meeting, where, and why
- Short duration consistent with a visitor trip
- Foreign employment/business and salary/payment outside Canada
- Strong ties and a clear return plan
3) Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
An eTA is an electronic authorization linked to your passport for visa-exempt travellers who fly to (or transit through) Canada by air. If you are eligible for an eTA, you typically do not need a TRV.
When eTA applies
- Primarily for air travel and air transit
- Linked to your passport electronically
- Travel document rules vary by nationality and travel method
How we support eTA cases
- Eligibility screening before you apply
- Consistency review (passport, history, prior refusals)
- Risk review if past refusals/inadmissibility concerns exist
4) Transit through Canada
The document you need to transit through Canada depends on how you travel (air vs land/sea), how long you will transit, and your passport nationality. In many visa-required cases, travellers may need a Transit Visa for short airport connections, or a Visitor Visa if they will stay longer.
Transit Visa
- For eligible visa-required travellers transiting by air
- Transit time is typically 48 hours or less
- Used when you do not hold a valid visitor visa
Visitor Visa for transit
- Often required if you will stay longer than 48 hours
- Also relevant for crossing by bus/car/train/boat from visa-required countries
eTA for air transit
- For many visa-exempt travellers transiting by air
- Not used for land/sea entry methods
5) Documents & evidence strategy
A strong temporary resident file is not just “documents uploaded.” It’s a clear, consistent story supported by evidence. We organize documents so an officer can verify your purpose, funds, and ties quickly.
Core documents (most cases)
- Passport + travel history (if available)
- Funds evidence (bank statements + source of funds)
- Employment/business proof
- Ties to home country (family, property/lease, obligations)
- Purpose of travel (itinerary, visit details, accommodation)
High-impact enhancements
- Purpose of travel letter that matches documents
- Clean timeline and consistency check
- Officer-friendly labeling and exhibit order
- Proactive explanations (previous refusals, gaps, large deposits)
6) Common refusal reasons
Temporary resident applications are refused when an officer is not satisfied you will leave Canada at the end of your stay or when the evidence does not support the story presented.
Top refusal triggers
- Vague purpose or unrealistic trip duration
- Insufficient funds or unclear source of funds
- Weak ties to home country
- Inconsistencies across forms/documents
What we do differently
- Build a credible, verifiable purpose narrative
- Explain finances with supporting evidence
- Organize ties with strong anchors and timelines
- Prepare refusal-response strategy (where applicable)
FAQ
What is the difference between TRV and eTA?
A TRV is a visa counterfoil in your passport. An eTA is an electronic authorization linked to your passport for many visa-exempt travellers flying to or transiting through Canada by air.
Do I need a transit visa to connect through Canada?
It depends on your passport nationality, travel method, and transit duration. Some travellers from visa-required countries may need a transit visa for short air connections, while others may require a visitor visa or an eTA.
Can I re-apply after a refusal?
Yes — but re-applying without fixing the refusal reasons often leads to another refusal. We recommend a refusal analysis and a structured re-application strategy.
Do you handle Super Visa?
Yes. We handle Super Visa through a dedicated workflow (insurance, host income, invitation package, and temporary intent). Visit our Super Visa page for details.