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TRV for Canada Travel: Why a Visa Stamp Is More Important Than You Think
If you are in Canada on a study permit, work permit, or PGWP, understanding the importance of a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) can save you from serious immigration trouble. Many students and workers ignore this small visa sticker—until they face an emergency and get stuck outside Canada.
In this, we will explain what TRV is, the difference between visa and permit, why you must apply for TRV after extension, and what problems can happen if you don’t.
1. What Is a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa)?
A TRV is a sticker visa stamped on your passport that allows you to travel to Canada from outside the country.
It can be a Study Visa (S)
Work Visa (W)
Or Visitor Visa (V)
When people say “TRV,” they usually mean a Visitor Visa used for re-entry into Canada after you already have a valid permit.
Important:
A TRV is required only to travel to Canada, not to stay inside Canada.
2. Visa vs Permit: Most Common Confusion Explained
What Is a Permit?
A permit is the document you receive after landing in Canada at the airport. It looks like an A4 paper and can be:
Study Permit
Work Permit
PG Work Permit
Visitor Record
This permit allows you to stay and work or study inside Canada, and it contains:
Start date & expiry date
Conditions
Personal details
What Is a Visa (TRV)?
A visa is the sticker on your passport that allows you to:
Board your flight
Enter Canada from outside
Without a valid visa stamp, airlines will not allow you to board the flight, even if your permit is valid.
3. Why TRV Is Mandatory After Permit Extension
When you first apply for a study or work visa, you already get a visa stamp. So first-time travel is not a problem.
But after that:
You extend your study permit
Or apply for PGWP
Or extend your work permit
Or get a visitor record
You receive a new permit, but NO new visa stamp.
That means:
Your old visa stamp may already be expired
And you cannot travel back to Canada without a new TRV
4. TRV Applied Inside Canada = Visitor Visa
When you apply for a TRV from inside Canada, it is technically a visitor visa application, but it is considered an inland application.
Benefits of Applying TRV Inside Canada
High approval rate
Minimal documents
No need to show heavy funds
Faster and smoother process
💲 Fees: CAD 100 only
You may receive:
TRV valid till permit expiry
Or even 10-year multiple-entry TRV (decision depends on visa officer)
5. Real Case Example: A Small Mistake, Big Loss
One applicant:
Studied for 1 year
Got 1-year PG Work Permit
Travelled to India without applying for TRV
Applied for TRV from India → Refused
Result:
Stuck outside Canada
Half of PGWP validity already lost
PGWP is valid only once in a lifetime
Now forced to consider LMIA or another complex route
All this happened just because a CAD 100 TRV was ignored.
6. Why TRV from Outside Canada Is Risky
When you apply for TRV from outside Canada, the application is treated as a normal visitor visa, not an inland case.
Major Problems:
Very high refusal rate
Long processing time (3–5 months)
Strong financial proofs required
Home country ties checked strictly
Young applicants without jobs often refused
Sometimes refused automatically by CHINUK system
Even if you have:
Valid PGWP
Valid study or work permit
You still cannot travel back without TRV approval.
7. Emergency Situations: Why You Must Be Prepared
You may think:
“I’m not planning to travel.”
But emergencies don’t come with warnings:
Parents fall sick
Death in family
Marriage or urgent travel
If you leave Canada without a valid TRV, you may:
Get stuck outside
Lose months of your permit
Lose Canadian work experience
Damage your PR profile
8. Example Scenario (Very Common)
Study visa valid till August 2024
PGWP approved from Jan 2025 – Jan 2028
Study visa stamp already expired
TRV not applied
Emergency travel to India
Result:
PGWP valid, but no TRV
TRV applied from outside → delayed/refused
4–6 months of PGWP wasted
9. Key Rule to Remember (Very Important)
Permit = Stay inside Canada
Visa (TRV) = Travel to Canada
You can travel to Canada without a permit but never without a visa.
10. When Should You Apply for TRV?
Immediately after getting permit extension, before traveling outside Canada.
Whether you have:
Study Permit Extension
PG Work Permit
Work Permit Extension
Visitor Record
Apply for TRV from inside Canada.
11. Final Advice from Globexa Immigration
Saving CAD 100 today can cost you:
Thousands of dollars later
Lost work permit time
PR complications
Stress and uncertainty
Always keep a valid visa stamp on your passport. Always.
