🇹🇷TÜRKIYE

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Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa to visit Canada?

Q: How much does the visitor visa cost?

CAD 100 for the visa plus CAD 85 for biometrics, totalling CAD 185, before any VFS service charges.

Q: How long can I stay in Canada on a visitor visa?

Usually up to 6 months per entry. The exact authorized stay is decided by the CBSA border officer when you arrive.

Q: Do I have to give biometrics?

Yes. Applicants aged 14–79 must provide fingerprints and a photo at a VFS Global centre in Ankara or Istanbul, valid for 10 years.

Q: How long does processing take?

It varies widely, from a few weeks to a few months. Apply at least 3 months before your planned travel date.

Q: Is the visa single or multiple entry?

IRCC normally issues a multiple-entry visa valid up to 10 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa, TRV) to enter Canada for tourism. Türkiye is NOT eligible for the eTA, so there is no fast online alternative — you must apply through IRCC, give biometrics, and wait for approval before you travel. Canada does not grant visa-free entry or eTA access to Turkish (TR) ordinary passport holders. Türkiye is not on Canada's list of eTA-eligible countries, which means a full Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) is mandatory for short tourist stays. The application is filed online with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), costs CAD 100 plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee, and requires attending a VFS Global visa application centre (in Ankara or Istanbul) to submit fingerprints and a photo. A multiple-entry visa is typically issued and can be valid up to 10 years (or until the passport expires), but each visit is normally limited to 6 months as decided by the border officer on arrival. Processing time varies widely; budget several weeks to a few months and apply well ahead of travel.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa / TRV)

Maximum stay

Up to 6 months per entry (decided by CBSA officer)

per entry

Entries

Usually multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

CAD 100 visa + CAD 85 biometrics

consular fee only

Processing time

Several weeks to a few months

standard track

Validity

Up to 10 years or until passport expiry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Türkiye is not eTA-eligible, so an ordinary passport holder must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa. Verify on the IRCC "Check if you need a visa or eTA" tool.

· IRCC tool· Visa required

/02

Create an IRCC account and apply online

Register for an IRCC secure account, complete form IMM 5257 and the visitor visa application, and upload supporting documents.

· Online· IMM 5257

/03

Pay the fees

Pay the CAD 100 visa fee plus the CAD 85 biometrics fee online by credit/debit card.

· CAD 185 total· Card payment

/04

Give biometrics at a VFS centre

After paying, you receive a Biometrics Instruction Letter. Book an appointment at the VFS Global centre in Ankara or Istanbul to submit fingerprints and a photo within 30 days.

· VFS Ankara/Istanbul· Within 30 days

/05

Wait for processing and decision

IRCC reviews the file after biometrics are received. If approved, submit your passport for the visa sticker via the VFS centre.

· Passport submission· Visa sticker

/06

Travel to Canada

Arrive with your valid passport bearing the visa. The CBSA border officer makes the final admission decision and sets your authorized stay (normally up to 6 months).

· CBSA decision· Up to 6 months

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Turkish ordinary passport valid for the duration of the intended stay

required

Completed IMM 5257 visitor visa application

required

Recent passport-style digital photo meeting IRCC specs

required

Proof of funds (bank statements) covering the trip

required

Travel itinerary / proof of return travel

recommended

Proof of ties to Türkiye (employment letter, property, family)

recommended

Letter of invitation from a host in Canada (if applicable)

optional

Hotel/accommodation booking

recommended

Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) at VFS centre

required

Travel/medical insurance for the trip

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visitor visa (TRV) feeCAD 100Single or multiple entry, per person

Biometrics feeCAD 85Per person; CAD 170 cap for a family applying together

VFS service chargeApprox. CAD 35–45Varies; paid at the VFS Global centre in Türkiye

Total estimateCAD 185 — CAD 230incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online application

Several weeks to a few months

Apply via IRCC account, give biometrics, then await decision. Processing time counts from when biometrics are received.

Peak-season application

Up to 3+ months

Summer and holiday periods see higher volumes; apply at least 3 months before travel.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Most common reason for a short visit to Canada.

High

/02

Visiting family or friends

Visiting relatives or friends living in Canada.

High

/03

Business meetings or conferences

Short business trips also use the visitor visa.

Medium

/04

Transit through a Canadian airport

Transit passengers generally still need a visa as Türkiye is not visa-exempt.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Türkiye to Canada route verified

Confirmed via IRCC that Türkiye is not on Canada's eTA-eligible list, so Turkish ordinary passport holders require a Temporary Resident Visa. Verified the CAD 100 visa fee and CAD 85 biometrics fee on the IRCC fee list, and the VFS Global Türkiye application channel.

/09 — The questions