What do I need to do if I am planning a trip outside of Canada?

You must ensure that you have a valid passport and a valid immigration travel document (ie. Temporary Resident Visa/TRV for visa-required countries or Electronic Travel Authorization/eTA for visa-exempt countries), unless exempted, so that you can travel back to Canada and seek re-entry. To review if you need a TRV or eTA to travel back to Canada, please visit the IRCC website.  

If your TRV or eTA is near its expiry, you should apply for a new one from within Canada ahead of time before you plan your trip. To review how to apply from within Canada, please visit:

• TRV Renewal: Handout | Instruction Guide
• eTA Renewal

It will also be important that your study permit is valid for your return if you wish to study upon returning to Canada.  

Need to renew your passport? Please review our website.