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F-1 — Facilitation Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

1-15 days

Application Fee

235 CAD

Stay Duration

Duration of emergency visit

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Living in Canada

Cost of Living

8% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryCA$50,000

Quality of Life

172/200

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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.

Fee Breakdown

Study Permit Fee	150 CAD
Biometrics Fee	85 CAD

Eligible Nationalities (1)

Canada

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Canadian citizen

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

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

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

Contact nearest Canadian consulate

Submit proof of citizenship

Receive visa counterfoil

Application Forms

IMM 5257

Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

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Verified Claims (8)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Fee Breakdown · 0 · amount	100	ircc.canada.ca
Fee Breakdown · 0 · label	Temporary Resident Visa Fee	ircc.canada.ca
Fees	CAD 100	ircc.canada.ca
Forms · 0 · description	Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)	ircc.canada.ca
Forms · 0 · name	IMM 5257	ircc.canada.ca
Official Info	https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/dual-canadian-citize…	canada.ca
Renewable	false	canada.ca
Spouse Can Work	no	canada.ca

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Overview

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