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F-1 — Facilitation Visa
CanadaCanada•North America
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F-1 — Facilitation Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

1–15 days

Estimated Cost

CAD $235

Stay Duration

Duration of emergency visit

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Canada

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryCA$48,000
Quality of Life
170/200
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Overview

A Facilitation Visa is a specialized, exceptional Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) counterfoil placed in a foreign passport to allow a Canadian citizen (who lacks a Canadian passport) to travel to Canada.

The Facilitation Visa is an administrative Canadian travel document — technically a Temporary Resident Visa counterfoil — issued by consular offices to Canadian citizens who cannot obtain a valid Canadian passport in time for urgent travel.

It is single-entry and valid only for the duration of the emergency visit. Issued in person at the nearest Canadian consulate, it requires proof of Canadian citizenship and a valid foreign passport to receive the counterfoil stamp.

This visa is ideal for dual Canadian citizens abroad who need to return to Canada urgently but cannot obtain a Canadian passport in time.

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Cost Breakdown

Study Permit FeeCAD $150
Biometrics FeeCAD $85
TotalCAD $235

Eligible Nationalities (1)

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Canadian citizen

Must be unable to obtain a Canadian passport in time for urgent travel

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of Canadian citizenship

Evidence of urgent travel

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows entry for citizens without passports
  • Emergency processing

Worth Knowing

  • One-time use
  • Administrative emergency measure
  • Not a Canadian citizen

Application Process

1

Contact nearest Canadian consulate

2

Submit proof of citizenship

3

Receive visa counterfoil

Application Forms

IMM 5257
Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
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