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

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-15 days

Application Fee

235 CAD

Stay Duration

Duration of emergency visit

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information
Canada flag

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)

CanadaCanada

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

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)
Fill online

Verified Claims (8)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Fee Breakdown · 0 · amount100ircc.canada.ca
Fee Breakdown · 0 · labelTemporary Resident Visa Feeircc.canada.ca
FeesCAD 100ircc.canada.ca
Forms · 0 · descriptionApplication for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)ircc.canada.ca
Forms · 0 · nameIMM 5257ircc.canada.ca
Official Infohttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/dual-canadian-citize…canada.ca
Renewablefalsecanada.ca
Spouse Can Worknocanada.ca

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