Canada Visitor Visa Processing time (Average) StepDuration (Weeks) Initiating Application 1st Week Waiting Period 2nd to 5th Week Checking Status 4th to 5th Week Decision Declaration 6th to 7th Week
An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller's passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
A Travel Authorization (TE) is used to request approval for a business-related trip. In this document, the traveler indicates trip destination(s), purpose, and dates of travel and requests advance checks. In response, the TE records trip information and schedules advance checks.
A travel document will only be issued if you can demonstrate to the immigration officer that you meet or will meet the physical residency requirement to maintain the PR status. Depending of the office, issuance of a travel document can take a few days to a few weeks/months.
Projected wait times are approximately 24 months for refugee claims and 12 months for refugee appeals.
Standard pick-up: You must pick up your passport in person at this location. It will be ready in 10 business days.
The advertised processing time for PRTD applications typically ranges from 6 to 8 weeks. However, it's essential to be aware that processing times can fluctuate depending on various factors, including: The current workload of the IRCC.
Mailed-in applications are processed in Canada. Centralized Network – Certificate of Identity Section – Crémazie 6th Floor (OSC) 365 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 Do not mail or bring your application form to any other Passport Program service location.