Planning a trip outside Canada and the continental US?  You may need a valid temporary resident visa (TRV) or electronic travel authorization (eTA) to travel back to Canada, unless exempted.  Most travellers entering Canada need either an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a TRV.  You can visit the IRCC website to see if you will require a TRV or an eTA to travel to Canada.  Note that your study permit is not a travel document.  

If you do need a TRV and are planning a trip outside Canada, you should apply for a new TRV from within Canada before you leave providing you are eligible to do so. Visit the IRCC website for more information about who is eligible to apply for a new TRV from inside Canada. Application processing times may be lengthy at peak holiday times such as summer and Christmas, so allow yourself plenty of time.  

Alternatively, you may submit an application for a new TRV to be processed from outside Canada while you are away. Immigration officials reserve the right to interview applicants if necessary. You should also keep in mind that if you are submitting your application outside Canada, there may be additional application requirements. For more information, we recommend reviewing the country-specific visa office instructions for the responsible office where you will be applying on the IRCC website. 

i To review the current, estimated processing times for TRV applications in Canada and outside of Canada, visit the IRCC website.