A visitor’s visa or a Temporary Resident Visa is required if you intend to visit Canada for reasons which may include visiting friends, family, attending events or celebrations, attending workshops or part of a short term course, etc. TRV usually lasts for 6 months and allows multiple entries in most situations. The foreign visitor needs to prove his purpose with a ‘letter of invitation’ from the Canadian host (family member/ friends/ institution, etc). Few requirements for getting a TRV are: