{"id":23801,"date":"2026-06-22T01:17:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T01:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/?page_id=23801"},"modified":"2026-06-22T01:17:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T01:17:53","slug":"extend-your-stay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/fa\/extend-your-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Extend Your Stay in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23801\" class=\"elementor elementor-23801\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c06b107 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"c06b107\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d42ce1 sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"0d42ce1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d852a sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f1d852a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- ===== BroadGate \u2014 Extend Your Stay in Canada page widget. 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Most visitors do this by applying for a <strong>visitor record<\/strong>\r\n        \u2014 a document that sets a new date by which you must leave. Applying on time keeps your stay lawful\r\n        and, in many cases, lets you remain in Canada while a decision is made.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bgext__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"bgext__wrap\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== Table of Contents ===== -->\r\n      <nav class=\"bgext__toc bgext__reveal\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\r\n        <h2>On this page<\/h2>\r\n        <ol>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-what\">Extending Your Stay &amp; the Visitor Record<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-who\">Who Can Apply<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-when\">When to Apply &amp; Your Expiry Date<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-apply\">How to Apply Online<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-docs\">Documents You'll Need<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-maintained\">Maintained Status While You Wait<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-restore\">Restoration if Your Status Expired<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgext-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n      <\/nav>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 1. Overview -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-what\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span> Extending Your Stay &amp; the Visitor Record<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          When you enter Canada as a temporary resident, you are authorized to stay for a limited time. If you\r\n          want to remain longer, you generally need to apply to <strong>extend your stay<\/strong> before your\r\n          current status expires. For visitors, this is done by applying for a\r\n          <strong>visitor record<\/strong> issued by <strong>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/strong>.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>A visitor record is <strong>not a visa<\/strong> and does not let you re-enter Canada. It only sets a new date by which you must leave. If you travel outside Canada, you may still need a valid visitor visa or eTA to return.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          A visitor record can also be used to <strong>change your status<\/strong> \u2014 for example, from a study or\r\n          work permit holder to a visitor. If instead you want to keep studying or working, you would apply to\r\n          extend the relevant study permit or work permit (a different application), not a visitor record.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 2. Who can apply -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-who\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span> Who Can Apply<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>A visitor record is generally for people who are already in Canada and want to:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgext__list\">\r\n          <li>extend their stay in Canada as a visitor<\/li>\r\n          <li>extend their stay as a worker who is authorized to work without a work permit<\/li>\r\n          <li>extend their stay as a student who is authorized to study without a study permit<\/li>\r\n          <li>change their status from a study permit holder to a visitor<\/li>\r\n          <li>change their status from a work permit holder to a visitor<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\r\n          It doesn't matter whether you first entered Canada using a visitor visa, an electronic travel\r\n          authorization (eTA), or another document \u2014 what matters is that you currently hold valid temporary\r\n          resident status and meet the requirements to stay.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 3. When to apply -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-when\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span> When to Apply &amp; Your Expiry Date<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Timing is the single most important part of extending your stay. You should apply\r\n          <strong>at least 30 days before your current status expires<\/strong>, and ideally earlier, because\r\n          processing times vary and applying on time is what protects your status in Canada.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Your status expiry date is shown on the <strong>stamp in your passport<\/strong> made when you entered Canada (not the date on your visitor visa). <strong>If there is no stamp, your status is generally valid for 6 months from the day you entered Canada.<\/strong> <em>(Verified on the IRCC visitor record pages, June 2026 \u2014 confirm your own date before applying.)<\/em><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          If you apply <strong>before<\/strong> your status expires, your existing status continues under the same\r\n          conditions while you wait for a decision (see <a href=\"#bgext-maintained\" style=\"color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\">Maintained Status<\/a>).\r\n          If your status has <strong>already expired<\/strong>, you cannot apply for an extension \u2014 instead you may\r\n          be able to apply for <a href=\"#bgext-restore\" style=\"color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\">restoration of status<\/a>.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 4. How to apply -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-apply\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">04<\/span> How to Apply Online<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>Applications to extend your stay as a visitor must be submitted online. The general process includes:<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__steps\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__step\">\r\n            <h3>Create or Sign In to Your IRCC Account<\/h3>\r\n            <p>You need a secure online account to start your application, upload documents, pay your fees, submit, and check your status.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__step\">\r\n            <h3>Answer the Eligibility Questions<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The online tool asks what you'd like to do in Canada (select \"Visit\") and your current country of residence (select \"Canada\"). Your answers generate a personalized document checklist.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__step\">\r\n            <h3>Complete the Application Form<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The main form is the <strong>Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor or Temporary Resident Permit Holder (IMM 5708)<\/strong>, supported by Guide 5551.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__step\">\r\n            <h3>Pay the Fees<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Pay the required processing fee when you submit. If biometrics are required, pay the biometrics fee at the same time. (See the costs note below.)<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__step\">\r\n            <h3>Give Biometrics if Requested<\/h3>\r\n            <p>You may receive a biometric instruction letter asking you to provide fingerprints and a photo at an official collection location. Biometrics are generally valid for 10 years.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__step\">\r\n            <h3>Wait for a Decision<\/h3>\r\n            <p>If approved, you'll be issued a new visitor record. If refused, you may only stay until your current status expires.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 5. Documents -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-docs\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">05<\/span> Documents You'll Need<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Your exact checklist is generated by the online tool, but applications to extend a visitor's stay\r\n          commonly include:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgext__list\">\r\n          <li>a completed Application to Change Conditions \/ Extend Your Stay (IMM 5708)<\/li>\r\n          <li>copies of your passport pages, including the page showing the entry stamp from your most recent arrival<\/li>\r\n          <li>your most recent visitor record, study permit, or work permit (if you have one)<\/li>\r\n          <li>proof that you can financially support your extended stay<\/li>\r\n          <li>a letter of explanation describing why you want to stay longer and that you'll leave at the end of your authorized stay<\/li>\r\n          <li>any additional documents listed on your personalized checklist<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>If your application is rejected as <strong>incomplete<\/strong>, IRCC treats it as never submitted \u2014 which means you would not keep maintained status, and if your original status has since expired you would have to apply for restoration. Submit a complete application well before your expiry date.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 6. Maintained status -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-maintained\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">06<\/span> Maintained Status While You Wait<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          If you apply to extend your stay <strong>before<\/strong> your current status expires, you benefit from\r\n          what IRCC calls <strong>maintained status<\/strong> (previously known as \"implied status\"). This means\r\n          your original temporary status continues <strong>under the same conditions<\/strong> until IRCC finalizes\r\n          your application and notifies you of the decision \u2014 even if your original expiry date passes while you wait.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__cards\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgext__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>You Can Stay Legally<\/h3>\r\n            <p>You may remain in Canada under your existing conditions while your extension is being processed.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgext__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 12h18\"\/><path d=\"M3 6h18\"\/><path d=\"M3 18h18\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Same Conditions Apply<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Maintained status carries the same conditions you already had \u2014 it does not grant new permissions to work or study.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgext__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgext__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Apply Before You Expire<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Maintained status only applies if your application was received while your status was still valid.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M10.29 3.86 1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Temporary resident permit (TRP) holders do <strong>not<\/strong> benefit from maintained status. If you leave Canada while on maintained status, your ability to keep working or studying under those conditions may be affected \u2014 get advice before travelling.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 7. Restoration -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-restore\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">07<\/span> Restoration if Your Status Expired<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          If your temporary resident status has <strong>already expired<\/strong>, you should not apply for an\r\n          ordinary extension \u2014 you are no longer eligible. Instead, you may be able to apply for\r\n          <strong>restoration of status<\/strong> if you act quickly and still meet the requirements.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgext__list\">\r\n          <li>you must apply <strong>within 90 days<\/strong> of losing your status<\/li>\r\n          <li>you must have met, and continue to meet, the requirements for your stay<\/li>\r\n          <li>you must not have failed to comply with the conditions of your original status<\/li>\r\n          <li>you must remain in Canada while your restoration is being decided<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M10.29 3.86 1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Restoration is <strong>not<\/strong> maintained status: you may <strong>not work or study<\/strong> until your restoration (and any related permit) is approved. If more than 90 days have passed, restoration is no longer available and you would need to leave Canada. Approval is never guaranteed.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div><strong>Fees (as of June 2026, set by IRCC and subject to change \u2014 confirm the current amounts on the official IRCC page before applying):<\/strong> extend your stay as a visitor is <strong>$100 per person<\/strong>; restoring your status as a visitor adds a <strong>$246.25 restoration fee<\/strong> on top of the visitor record fee; biometrics, where required, are <strong>$85 per person<\/strong> (with a family maximum). Processing times vary \u2014 check IRCC's current processing times tool.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 8. FAQ -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__sec bgext__reveal\" id=\"bgext-faq\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgext__h\"><span class=\"num\">08<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__faq\">\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>What is the difference between a visitor visa and a visitor record?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">A visitor visa (or eTA) is a travel document that lets you enter Canada. A visitor record is issued from inside Canada and sets a new date by which you must leave \u2014 it extends your stay but does not let you re-enter the country. If you leave Canada and your visa or eTA has expired, you may need a new one to return.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Can I stay in Canada while my extension is being processed?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">Yes, if you applied before your current status expired. This is called maintained status: your original status continues under the same conditions until IRCC makes a decision. If you applied after your status expired, maintained status does not apply and you may need to look at restoration instead.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>My status already expired \u2014 can I still stay?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">You may be able to apply for restoration of status, but only within 90 days of losing your status, and only if you still meet the requirements and stayed compliant with your conditions. You must remain in Canada during processing, and you generally cannot work or study until you are restored. After 90 days, restoration is no longer available.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>How long before my status expires should I apply?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">IRCC recommends applying at least 30 days before your current status expires. Because processing times vary, applying earlier is safer \u2014 it helps ensure your application is received while your status is still valid so you keep maintained status.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Can I extend my study or work permit using a visitor record?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. A visitor record extends your stay as a visitor (or changes a student\/worker to visitor). To keep studying or working, you must apply to extend the specific study permit or work permit, which is a separate application with its own requirements. We can help you confirm which one fits your situation.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Will extending my stay let me re-enter Canada if I travel?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. A visitor record is not a travel document. If you leave Canada, you must meet the entry requirements to return, which may include a valid visitor visa or eTA. Check your travel documents before leaving so you aren't stranded outside Canada.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== CTA ===== -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgext__cta bgext__reveal\">\r\n        <div class=\"bgext__cta-text\">\r\n          <p class=\"bgext__cta-eyebrow\">Talk to a Licensed Expert<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Want to stay in Canada a little longer?<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Our licensed team \u2014 Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) regulated by the CICC \u2014 can help you apply on time, keep your status protected, and choose the right path for your situation. 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