The Canada Visitor Visa is a Temporary Resident Visa which allows the foreign nationals to visit Canada for reasons such as:
If you like to visit Canada for a short period of time you may apply for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). You can visit Canada as a tourist, to see family and friends, or to explore business opportunity. Whether you intend to visit Canada for a few days or few months, you must meet immigration requirements.
You must be able to fulfill the following criteria to apply for the Temporary Resident visas for Canada:
You may be required to give your fingerprints and photograph at a designated location near by your country of residence. Your family members may also need to give fingerprints if your family members are also applying.
If you hold Canadian tourist visa you are not allowed to work or study in Canada. You may travel across Canada for visiting your family and friends and sightseeing; however, you are not allowed to stay in Canada permanently. Also, you are not allowed to file for Canadian Health Care and other government benefits.
Important information: It is not your right to allow you to enter Canada but a privilege. Therefore, you must meet the requirements for Temporary Resident Visa.