• Payment of processing fees;
• Two recent (taken less than 6 months ago) passport-sized photos for each person on your application. Please see our photo specifications;
• Your original passport or valid travel document;
• Completed application form;
• Completed additional information form PDF ^*  (48 KB);
• Proof of your employment, including a reference letter from your employer and your most recent payslips;
• Letter of invitation from your Canadian host (if applicable);
• Evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself and all your dependents during your stay in Canada (e.g. payslips and bank documents);
• Evidence that your stay in Canada will be temporary (i.e. proof of employment or educational ties, tour bookings, explanations of reason for travel etc);
• If you are not a Malaysian citizen, proof of your status in Malaysia such as a copy of your identity card, work, student, or other pass;
• Birth certificate for any person under 18 years of age included in the application;
• If you or your dependent is under 18 years of age and travelling alone or with one parent, a notarised letter from the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian(s) giving consent to your travel and a letter from your custodian in Canada, a copy of their passport(s) and a copy of your birth certificate are also required. If you or your dependent is the subject of a custody order, proof of sole custody or the other parent's consent must also be provided.

• Who needs a temporary resident visa to go to Canada?
• What types of temporary resident visas are available?
• How long will it take to assess my application?
• What are the basic requirements for a temporary resident visa?
• What documents should I provide to support my application?
• How long can I stay in Canada?
• Frequently Asked Questions about Temporary Visas
• Applications and Forms

Who needs a temporary resident visa to go to Canada?

Citizens of Malaysia require a visa to visit or transit Canada. If you are a citizen of a country other than Malaysia, please see our up-to-date list of countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to enter Canada as visitors

What types of temporary resident visa are available?

A single entry visa allows you to enter Canada only once. However, the visa may be used for repeated entries into Canada from the USA within the time allowed for your stay in Canada.

A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Canada from any country as often as you wish during the validity of the visa. The validity of the visa is issued at the officer's discretion and may be valid for up to 5 years or one month before the expiry of the travel document, whichever comes first.

A transit visa is required for travel through Canada to another country by those persons who need a temporary resident visa and whose transit through Canada is less than 48 hours. To obtain a transit visa you must provide specific evidence of your travel arrangements from your airline. Processing fees are not required for a transit visas.

How long will it take to assess my application?

Please see our processing times for current details.

What are the basic requirements for a temporary resident visa?

To be eligible for a temporary resident visa you must satisfy the visa officer that:

• you will be in Canada for a temporary stay;
• you will be able to return to your country, or be admitted to another country after your visit;
• you have sufficient funds available to maintain yourself and your dependents during your stay in Canada and to return home;
• you are in good health;
• you are law abiding and have no record of criminal activity;
• you will not be a risk to the security of Canada;
• you do not plan to work or study in Canada; and
• you have paid a non-refundable processing fee.

What additional documents should I provide to support my application?

In addition to the minimum application requirements, you may submit anything that you feel would support your application.

All documents which are not in English or French must be properly translated into either of these languages. We will inform you if additional documents or an interview is required.

How long can I stay in Canada?

When you arrive in Canada, the port of entry officer will determine whether you may enter Canada and how long you may stay. You must leave Canada on or before the date set by the port of entry officer. Generally, you are allowed to stay in Canada for a maximum of six months. Under special circumstances you may be allowed to extend your visit. This is only possible if you make an application before the end of your authorized stay. Contact a CIC Call Centre in Canada or visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for more information.

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