Multiple-Entry Visas Make It Easier For the Travellers to Visit Canada

February 3, 2014-Ottawa-Office of Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister-Visitors to Canada will automatically be considered for a multiple-entry visa, starting on February 6, 2014. Multiple-entry visas allow qualified visitors to come and go from Canada for six months at a time for up to 10 years without having to reapply each time.

The fee for the temporary resident visa (TRV) program will now be reduced from $150 to $100 for the processing of either a single- or multiple-entry visa.

By harmonizing the single- and multiple-entry visa fees, the visa application process will become simpler for applicants and promote tourism and trade by increasing the number of eligible travellers who are able to make multiple visits to Canada.

"As part of our plan to grow the Canadian economy and create jobs, our government is committed to attracting more visitors and business people to our country.By making the multiple-entry visa the standard visitor visa, we are evolving to meet the needs of international travellers who are looking for flexible, fast and convenient options to come to Canada." Chris Alexander, Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister.