How long can Filipinos stay in Canada as a visitor?

Up to 6 months under the Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.

How long does the Canada Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) take for Filipinos?

Typical processing is 2–6 weeks after applying.

Can Filipinos work in Canada on a visitor stay?

No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Filipinos need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Canada visa guide for Filipinos.

🇨🇦 Canada tourist visa for Filipinos 2026

Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Canada's official pages; see the source at the end.

Yes. Filipinos need a visa before a short visit to Canada. Most Filipino citizens need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, business meetings or conferences.

Quick facts

Visa: Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa)
Maximum stay: up to 6 months
Government fee: about $133
Processing time: 2–6 weeks
Paid work: Not allowed
Business or conference: Covered

Where Filipinos apply

Since June 2023 Filipinos who have held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years or who currently hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa can instead apply online for a CAN$7 eTA, provided they arrive by air; everyone else, and anyone arriving by land or sea, needs the TRV.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Invitation from the Canadian host or organiser, employer letter, and the IRCC event code if registered.

Documents and steps

Check whether you qualify for the CAN$7 eTA instead of a TRVCanadian visa in the last 10 years or a valid US nonimmigrant visa + arriving by air = eTA for CAN$7.
Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond travelPassport valid 6+ months past travel; scan bio page and all stamped pages in colour.
Create an IRCC secure account and start the online TRV applicationOnline only via the IRCC secure account; allow 6 to 8 weeks end to end before travel.
Prepare a digital photo to IRCC specificationRecent photo, plain background, 35x45 mm proportions, at least 420x540 px.
Gather proof of funds and employment tiesSix months of bank statements, employer letter under 3 months old, ITR and certificate of employment.
Set out your itinerary, accommodation and reason to returnTravel plan and accommodation; host invitation with proof of status if visiting family.
If travelling for business or a conference: add the invitation letterInvitation from the Canadian host or organiser, employer letter, and the IRCC event code if registered.
Pay CAN$100 visa fee and CAN$85 biometrics feeCAN$100 visa plus CAN$85 biometrics, paid by card at submission.
Give biometrics at VFS Global in Manila or Cebu within 30 daysWithin 30 days of the instruction letter at VFS Manila or Cebu; biometrics last 10 years.
Submit your passport on request, collect the visa, check your stayVisa expiry is your last arrival date; the officer normally grants up to 6 months per entry.

The full checklist with timing, dependencies and personalised due dates is part of the paid plan. Start with the free quiz and pick “Visit” as your purpose.

Planning a trip to Canada?

Answer 6 questions, choose “Visit”, and get a dated checklist for your travel dates — free.

Plan my visit

Frequently asked questions

Do Filipinos need a visa for Canada?: Yes. Filipinos need a visa before a short visit to Canada. Most Filipino citizens need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, business meetings or conferences.
How long can Filipinos stay in Canada as a visitor?: Up to 6 months under the Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
How much does the Canada Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) cost for Filipinos?: Since June 2023 Filipinos who have held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years or who currently hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa can instead apply online for a CAN$7 eTA, provided they arrive by air; everyone else, and anyone arriving by land or sea, needs the TRV.
How long does the Canada Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) take for Filipinos?: Typical processing is 2–6 weeks after applying.
Can Filipinos attend a conference or business meeting in Canada on this visa?: Invitation from the Canadian host or organiser, employer letter, and the IRCC event code if registered.
Can Filipinos work in Canada on a visitor stay?: No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Filipinos need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Canada visa guide for Filipinos.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Filipinos who want to work, study or settle in Canada have 2 main routes, compared in the Canada visa guide for Filipinos.

Canada for Filipinos, in depth

Visiting other countries as Filipinos

Visiting Canada from elsewhere

Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.