I currently hold a valid work permit in Canada. However, I want to attend an event in a month after the expiry of my status in Canada. I am thinking of applying for a visitor visa. Does anyone know if the application of a visitor visa from within Canada while holding a valid work permit is issued for a full 10 years or for a very short period of time? I think it will be economical to get a visa for 10 years rather than being issued for short periods of time.
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As far as I am aware it is not possible to apply for a Canadian visitor visa while you are in Canada.– phoogFeb 12, 2020 at 5:35
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1@phoog Do you have a source for that? I am not seeing that as an eligibility requirements on CIC's website. canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/… Further more, the how to apply page clearly mentions that one can apply for a visitor visa from inside Canada if they meet certain criteria. You can read more about it here: canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/…– Dipen ShahFeb 12, 2020 at 13:19
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I read that too, bit I am not sure if I will get a TRV valid for a short time period or a regular visitor visa valid for 10 years– pg2455Feb 13, 2020 at 3:59
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@pg2455 No one knows that. The only way to find out is to apply.– Dipen ShahFeb 13, 2020 at 15:19
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1@pg2455 According to cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=417&top=16 all visa applicants are automatically considered for a multiple entry visa valid for up to 10 years or one month before your passport expires, whichever is shorter.– TravellerMar 15, 2020 at 5:52
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You can apply to change your status to visitor, but once your current study or work permit expires, you won’t be able to apply for a new study or work permit from within Canada. This means it won’t give you more time to extend your study or work permit.
Most visitors aren’t eligible to apply for a study or work permit from within Canada. If you change your status to visitor, you may have to leave Canada to apply for a new study or work permit.
Because of this, we strongly recommend you don’t change your status to visitor if you need more time to apply for your permit.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1503&top=16