I have a visitor visa. Can I leave Canada and come back?

You must meet all the necessary traveller entry requirements. A border services officer will make the final decision at the port of entry.

Foreign students and workers who got a temporary resident (visitor) visa in Canada

If there is a V-1 code on your visitor visa

• Foreign students and workers who applied for a visitor visa in Canada since July 2021 may get a V-1 visitor visa.
• You can use your V-1 visa to leave and re-enter Canada – the same way you would use your S-1 or W-1 visa.
• You don’t need to request a different type of visa or follow up with the processing office or client support centre. A new visa will not be issued in this case.

Validity period is different on the V-1 visa

• The V-1 visa is valid until the expiration date of your passport.
  • This is part of the temporary measures in place that will be in effect until further notice.
  • If your V-1 visa expires, you can apply for a new visitor visa.