Maximum duration for Canada's short term visas?
I want to apply for a short stay visa for Canada. I see somewhere where they say short stay is 6 months valid up to 10 years. As I am from Nigeria, what's the maximum duration for Canada's short term visas? 6 months or 10 years.
I found this information on the government site:
It seems to say I can't stay longer than 6 months. Is that correct?
Best Answer
The maximum duration of the visa's validity is ten years or until one month before the expiration of your passport, whichever is shorter. The maximum duration of each visit is usually six months, but the passport must be valid for the entire duration of your visit.
From http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=417&top=16, emphasis added:
Multiple entry visa
While valid, a multiple entry visa will let you travel to Canada for six months at a time as many times as you want. It will be valid for up to 10 years or one month before your passport expires, whichever is shorter. You must arrive in Canada on or before the expiry date on your visa.
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How can I stay in Canada longer than 6 months?
If you entered Canada and you did not need a visa but want to stay longer, you must apply for an extension and pay a fee. This must be done from inside Canada. You should apply for an extension at least 30 days before your status expires \u2013 usually 6 months from the day you entered Canada.How long can you stay in Canada on a 10 year visa?
The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of six months only.Can you stay in Canada for 3 years?
To keep your permanent resident status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years. These 730 days don't need to be continuous. Some of your time abroad may count towards the 730 days.How long can you get a visitor visa for Canada?
A visitor visa can be granted for a period of up to six months. However, the duration of the visa will be decided by the immigration officer handling your case. If you have children or grandchildren living in Canada, you might qualify for the super visa for parents and grandparents.How Long Can You Stay in Canada as a Visitor | 2020
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