From working visa to visitors visa

[Azo]

Hello!

I am currently in Canada on a working visa that expires by the end of August.

After my work permit expires I would like to stay in Canada for another ~6 months as visitor. I am from a visa exempt country. Given this, do I still need to apply for a visa in order to stay in Canada and in that case, which option is the best? I am assuming at the very least I could exit Canada and return back in (this grants me 6 months of visitor status) but is there a simpler way?

What is the general procedure if I wish to stay as a visitor and I am visiting from a visa exempt country?

Thanks

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello!

I am currently in Canada on a working visa that expires by the end of August.

After my work permit expires I would like to stay in Canada for another ~6 months as visitor. I am from a visa exempt country. Given this, do I still need to apply for a visa in order to stay in Canada and in that case, which option is the best? I am assuming at the very least I could exit Canada and return back in (this grants me 6 months of visitor status) but is there a simpler way?

What is the general procedure if I wish to stay as a visitor and I am visiting from a visa exempt country?

Thanks

Hi

You need to apply to change conditions and extend your stay as a visitor before your work permit expires.