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CanadaStatus in-countryLast checked October 16, 2026

Extend your stay in Canada as a visitor (visitor record) and maintained status

A visitor record lets a person already in Canada stay longer as a visitor and gives a new expiry date. It also lets workers or students without permits stay longer, or lets permit holders change to visitor status. If you apply before your status expires, you keep 'maintained status' and can legally stay until IRCC decides. If status has already expired, you may apply to restore it within 90 days.

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3 entry rules for Canada based on recent travel

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Life in Canada

Money

3

Currency

Canadian Dollar

CAD

Canadian Dollar

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%.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.7

#24 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Visitors in Canada who want to stay longer, and study or work permit holders who want to change to visitor status.

Eligibility

  • Valid status when applying

    Apply before your current status expires; IRCC recommends applying at least 30 days before.

    30 days

    Recommended timing · recommended minimum

    Official wording

    You must apply before your current status expires. IRCC recommends applying at least 30 days before.

  • Know your expiry date

    Check your expiry date: it is the date stamped in your passport or on your permit or visitor record.

    6 months

    Default expiry without a stamp

    Official wording

    Your status ends on the date stamped in your passport or on your permit or visitor record. Without a stamp, it ends 6 months after entry.

  • Reason for staying

    You must give full details of why you want to stay longer.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementFinancial support
  • Document checklistApplication to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor (IMM 5708)
  • FeesExtend stay as a visitor (visitor record)

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  • 5 more requirements
  • 7 documents
  • 4 fees
  • 8 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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