Guide to Processing Times

Processing Time for Initial Response to Temporary Resident Cases
Visitor
Returning Resident                 5 Working Days

Work Permit
Study Permit
Shot Term Student Group       10 Working Days


Temporary Resident Categories are:

• Visitors
• Student
• Workers
• Permanent Resident Travel Documents
  

Please Note:While the time frames indicated at the link above apply in the majority of cases, for a variety of reasons some applications may take longer to process than others. Should you have any queries relating to the location of your passport, contact Canada Visa Application Centre.