If your passport with a TRV is lost or stolen

If your passport with a valid Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) has been lost or stolen, you must obtain a new passport and then apply for a new TRV. Please make sure to provide a letter of explanation in your application about why you are applying for a new TRV.

You should not leave Canada until you get your new documents.

TRV Stamp

The Canadian government will permit you to travel to a Canadian port of entry to request admission to Canada. A visa may be issued as a single-entry or multiple-entry visa, and the length will typically correspond with the length of your study permit or visitor status.

The stamp allows you to enter Canada; however, it does not guarantee admission, as admission is at the discretion of a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer at the port of entry.

Applying

If you are currently outside of Canada

You must apply at the nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC). Every VAC will have specific application and processing requirements.

If you are currently in Canada and have a valid study permit
You must apply either Online or by paper through the Case Processing Center in Ottawa.

The application fee is $100.00 CAD.

When to apply

You should apply for your TRV 1 to 4 months before your planned travel, or immediately after you extend your study permit. If you do not have enough time to apply for a new TRV before leaving Canada and require re-entry, you may apply for a new TRV outside Canada at your nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC).

Processing time varies. You can check approximate processing times online. Note: In the hyperlinked drop-down menu, please select Visitor visa (from inside Canada) to view approximate processing times for applications made within Canada.  Select visitor visa (from outside Canada) for approximate processing times for applications being made outside of Canada.