About re entry in canada

[Gagan_preet]

I have 7 year visitor visa and I went to Canada in October 24 and returned on 24 November bt now I want to go back is there any rule?

 

[Omairi7]

Absolutely no issue. You can travel multiple times.

 

[rish888]

as long as it's multiple entry you can go as often as you like. (for temporary purposes only, don't be moving there.)

 

[Buletruck]

Do be aware, that if CBSA feels you are spending more time in Canada than your home country, they can limit or even refuse your entry, regardless of having a multi entry, multi year TRV . CBSA officers have the final say.

 

[rish888]

To err on the side of caution I would play by Schengen rules. (These don't de jure apply to Canada in my opinion but are a pretty good way to stay on the good side of immigration.)

No more than 90 days in a 6 month period, and no more than 6 months in a year.

Of course you must also have enough finances to cover your stay and if questioned satisfy the officer that there is something back home that will keep you from planting your feet in Canada for good.

 

[canuck78]

I think you can spend more than 90 days in a 6 month period. Because we are so far away from many places people usually stay in Canada for one long period and not frequent small visits but no more than 6 months a year is definitely something I agree with. You will only be allowed to stay up to 6 months without an extension unless on a supervisa. As already mentioned it is always up to CBSA.

 

[rish888]

I think you can spend more than 90 days in a 6 month period. Because we are so far away from many places people usually stay in Canada for one long period and not frequent small visits but no more than 6 months a year is definitely something I agree with. You will only be allowed to stay up to 6 months without an extension unless on a supervisa. As already mentioned it is always up to CBSA.

I would if say someone comes and decides they want to stay for 5 months or even the full 6 months that's of course ok. (say for example a long summer.) But in the cases of repeated entries and exits it shouldn't appear that the OP is trying to live in Canada by getting fresh 6 month periods. Schengen rules are overly stringent in my view but it's a great way to stay of immigration's radar if someone wants to enter/exit frequently rather than just fly once and stay for a while.

 

[canuck78]

I would if say someone comes and decides they want to stay for 5 months or even the full 6 months that's of course ok. (say for example a long summer.) But in the cases of repeated entries and exits it shouldn't appear that the OP is trying to live in Canada by getting fresh 6 month periods. Schengen rules are overly stringent in my view but it's a great way to stay of immigration's radar if someone wants to enter/exit frequently rather than just fly once and stay for a while.

For sure. Think many family members especially parents/grandparents may stay for 6 months but it should never appear that you are living in Canada. Seen some people only come for one 6 month visit but only visit once in 5 years. Since flights are so expensive from some parts of the world it makes sense to stay for a couple of months if you don't have other commitments and have family you can stay wuth. If CBSA ever feels you are spending too much time in Canada they will definitely grant you a shorter stay than you may want.