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Canada Visa Processing Times Guide 2026: All Categories

Complete guide to IRCC visa processing timescales: eTA 72 hours, TRV 40–60 days, Work Permit 55 days, Study Permit 8 weeks, Express Entry PR 6 months, and citizenship 12 months.

Overview

IRCC publishes live processing times for all application streams at ircc.canada.ca/check-processing-times. Express Entry Invitations to Apply (ITAs) are issued through regular draws, with processing targets of 6 months from ITA to PR. TRVs typically take 40–60 days but vary by visa office and applicant country. IRCC also offers expedited processing for urgent humanitarian or medical cases.

Key Facts & Statutory Reference

ItemDetailStatutory / Official Source
eTA72 hours (some minutes — most cases)IRCC eTA Processing
TRV (Visitor Visa)40–60 days (varies by office)IRCC Processing Times Tool
Work Permit (LMIA)55 business daysIRCC Processing Times 2024
Study Permit8 weeks (standard)IRCC Processing Times 2024
Express Entry PR (ITA)6 months target from ITA to COPRIRCC Level 1 Service Standard
Citizenship Application12 months averageIRCC Citizenship Processing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Log into your IRCC Secure Account (ircc.canada.ca/account) and navigate to "Check Application Status." You can also use the IRCC webform to request updates on applications exceeding standard processing times.

Temporary permit (TRV/work/study) applicants can travel provided they have valid status in Canada or are applying from outside. PR applicants who receive an ITA should not leave Canada unless they have maintained valid temporary status or are re-entering under the same passport details on file.