ADMISSION AS TEMPORARY RESIDENTS

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A temporary resident is a person who is lawfully in Canada for a temporary purpose. Temporary residents include students, foreign workers and visitors such as tourists.

Every temporary resident, except from countries specifically exempted, must obtain a temporary resident visa before arriving in Canada.

Foreign nationals wishing to come to Canada as temporary residents must demonstrate that they will respect the conditions that apply to temporary residents. One of these conditions is that they will voluntarily leave at the end of their visit.

Decisions on granting temporary residence visas are made on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must show that their intentions are genuine. Individuals who apply to come to Canada as temporary residents must satisfy the visa officer that they:

• are in good health (in some cases a medical examination may be required);

• do not have a criminal record;

• do not pose a threat to Canada's security;

• have a valid passport or travel document;

• have enough money to support themselves and their family members while in Canada; and

• will leave Canada voluntarily at the end of their stay.