What is the difference between a single entry visa, a multiple entry visa and a transit visa?
A single entry visa allows one entry only to Canada, during the validity of the visa. A multiple entry visa allows several entries to Canada, during the validity of the visa. A transit visa allows entry to Canada for a short stop-over (maximum 48 hours) en route to another country. If your return travel is also through Canada, you should request a transit visa valid for 2 entries. IMPORTANT : The validity of a temporary resident visa can never exceed the validity of the passport.
A single entry visa allows you to enter Canada only once unless you enter via the border of the United States of America (USA) during the validity of your TRV (See Question # 1.6 for more information about travelling between Canada and the USA). A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Canada from any country multiple times during the validity of the visa as seen on the upper-right corner of the visa counterfoil (See Question # 1.5 for more information on the visa expiry date of a multiple entry visa). A transit visa allows entry into Canada for a short stop-over (maximum 48 hours) en route to another country. If your return travel is also through Canada, you should request a transit visa valid for 2 entries. (See Question # 2.
A single entry visa allows one entry only to Canada, during the validity of the visa. A multiple entry visa allows several entries to Canada, during the validity of the visa. A transit visa allows entry to Canada for a short stop-over (maximum 48 hours) en route to another country. If your return travel is also through Canada, you should request a transit visa valid for 2 entries. Important: The validity of a temporary resident visa can never exceed the validity of the passport.
