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CanadaStatus in-countryLast checked October 16, 2026

Restoration of temporary resident status

visitor, student or worker

Restoration lets a visitor, student or worker who lost temporary resident status get it back by applying from inside Canada within 90 days. You must still meet the original requirements of your stay and must have followed your permit conditions. Students and workers apply for a new permit at the same time. You may stay in Canada while IRCC decides, but you cannot work or study until status is restored.

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Cost of living

90

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

14–33%

Income tax (national)

Federal top rate applies above CAD 258,482 (2026); provinces/territories add their own income tax (roughly 4% to 21% at the top), giving combined top rates of about 44% to 54%.

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Happiness

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Who it’s for

Temporary residents in Canada whose status expired, or who broke a permit condition such as changing employer or school without permission, within the last 90 days.

Eligibility

  • Apply within 90 days

    IRCC must receive your application within 90 days after your status and permit expired.

    90 days

    Time limit · no more than

    • Online applications must be submitted before midnight UTC on the last day
    Official wording

    IRCC must receive the application no more than 90 days after your status (and permit) expired. Online applications must be submitted before midnight UTC on the last day.

  • How status was lost

    Restoration covers staying longer than authorized, changing employer, job or work location without a new work permit, or changing school, program, location or schedule without changing your study permit conditions.

  • Still meet original requirements

    You must still meet the requirements for the stay you had, for example as a visitor, student or worker.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementComplied with other conditions
  • Document checklistApplication form IMM 5708 (visitor) or IMM 5709 (student) or IMM 5710 (worker)
  • FeesRestore status as a visitor

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