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How long can I visit Canada?

Stay in Canada for up to 6 months! Learn about visas, extensions, required documents, transcripts, migration, and verification services for a smooth visit.

Updated July 20263 min readBy FACTS Transcripts Editorial Team
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12-07-2026,
By FACTS Admin

How long can I visit Canada?

How long can I visit Canada?

Visit Canada: Stay Duration, Requirements & Transcript Assistance

🕒 How Long Can I Stay in Canada as a Visitor?

Most international visitors can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. However, the final duration of your stay is determined by a Canada Border Services Officer (CBSA) at the point of entry. If your stay is different from the standard 6 months, the officer will:

  • Mark your passport with a departure date, or
  • Issue a Visitor Record indicating your permitted duration.

If there’s no stamp in your passport, you can legally stay in Canada for 6 months from the date of entry or until your passport expires—whichever comes first. If you require a stamp and don't get one at a kiosk, ask a border officer directly.

👉 Visit the official IRCC website for more information.

✈️ Extending Your Stay in Canada

If you want to remain in Canada beyond your authorized stay, you must apply for an extension at least 30 days before your current status expires.

🔗 Learn how to apply for a visitor visa extension here.

📄 Essential Documents for Visiting Canada

To successfully enter Canada, ensure you have the following verified and up-to-date documents:

  • Valid Passport: A clear, color scan showing your personal details, photo, expiry date, and document number.
  • Visitor Visa or eTA: Based on your nationality, you’ll need either a Visitor Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. Check your eligibility here.
  • Proof of Funds: Evidence showing you can financially support yourself throughout your stay.
  • Travel Itinerary: Flight details and return travel arrangements.
  • Invitation Letter: Required if you're staying with friends or family in Canada.
  • Medical Examination: May be needed based on your country of residence or length of stay.
  • Purpose of Visit Documents: Such as a letter from your employer, school, or other supporting evidence. More info here.

🎓 Educational Document Services for Immigration & Study

Need your academic documents for your Canadian application? Whether you're applying for a visa, permanent residency, or educational program, having your transcripts, migration certificates, medium of instruction certificates, and degree verification ready is essential.

💼 Services Available Through FACTS Transcripts

  • Transcript Requests: Fast, reliable university transcript processing.
  • Migration Certificates: Official university-issued migration documents.
  • Medium of Instruction Letters: Required for English language proficiency exemptions.
  • Document Verification: Sealed and attested documents sent directly to WES or other agencies.

✅ Explore document support and submission services through FACTS Transcripts.

🔍 Final Tips for a Smooth Canadian Visit

  • Ensure all documents are verified and valid before your travel.
  • Apply for extensions early if you plan to stay longer.
  • Use trusted partners for transcript and verification needs to avoid delays in immigration or study processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about sending transcripts to WES from India.

From the day you place the order to the day WES issues your ECA report typically takes 30–60 working days. The biggest variable is your university's transcript processing time — some universities issue in 1 week, others take 6+ weeks. Apply at least 60 days before you need the report.

No. WES does not accept transcripts sent by the applicant. The documents must come directly from your university or through an authorized service that picks up sealed envelopes from the university and dispatches them to WES.

The total cost is typically ₹22,000–₹30,000 for one degree. This includes the WES application fee (₹16,000–₹22,000), university transcript fee (₹500–₹3,000), and either international courier (₹2,500–₹4,000) or FACTS service fee (₹4,500–₹6,000).

If WES finds an issue — opened envelope, missing document, wrong address — they post the issue in your online account and pause processing. You must request fresh documents from your university and have them re-dispatched. This can add 4–8 weeks to your timeline, which is why first-time accuracy matters.

WES doesn't require an MOI letter for the ECA itself, but Canadian immigration (IRCC) and many universities accept MOI letters in lieu of IELTS/TOEFL. If your degree was taught in English, request an MOI letter from your university — FACTS can obtain it alongside your transcripts.

Yes. If you have a Bachelor's from one university and a Master's from another, FACTS can handle all of them in a single coordinated order, ensuring everything reaches WES in the right packaging with your reference number.

Some universities only mail to Indian addresses. In that case, FACTS receives the sealed envelope from your university and forwards it to WES via tracked international courier — fully compliant with WES's direct-dispatch requirement, since the seal is never broken.

WES ECA reports are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. If your immigration application is delayed beyond 5 years, you'll need a new evaluation.

WES offers a 7-business-day expedited evaluation for an additional fee at their end. However, the bigger time consumers are your university's transcript processing and international shipping — and those can't be expedited by WES. The fastest practical path is to use a service like FACTS that knows exactly which universities respond fastest and how to dispatch immediately upon receipt.

WES Canada (Toronto) is used for Canadian immigration, education, and licensing. WES USA (New York) is used for U.S. university admissions, employment, and licensing. The application process and required documents are nearly identical, but reports are issued separately for each — you cannot use a WES Canada report for a U.S. application or vice versa.

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