Apply – Extend your stay

There are two ways you can apply:

Apply online

To apply online you must have access to a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents for uploading and have a valid credit card for payment. Determine your eligibility and apply online.

Apply on paper

Please follow steps 2 to 4 below.

The package includes the application guide and all the forms you need to fill out. Download the application package.

Read the guide carefully before you complete the application form. The fee for processing your form is not refundable, so make sure you are eligible to extend your stay before you apply.

The application form contains instructions. Read those instructions, and be sure to provide the required documents. If information or documents are missing, your application may be delayed.

Make sure you explain why you want to extend your visit in Canada. Collect all the documents you need. See the Application Guide for more information.

The fee is $75.

The fee is payable in Canadian funds only.

To pay your fees online, you must:

• have a PDF Reader;
• have a printer;
• have a valid email address;
• pay with a Visa®, MasterCard® or American Express® credit card;
• print the “receipt of payment” page and include it with your application; and
• pay your fees online when you are ready.

To pay your fees at a financial institution in Canada, you must:

• Obtain an original payment receipt form (IMM 5401). Order it online or contact the Call Centre.
• Fill the receipt form and bring it with you when you go to pay your fees.
• Include the completed payment receipt form (IMM 5401) with your application.

For more detailed instructions, read the “Paying the Fees” section of the application guide.

Submit your completed application to the address given in the application package. Make sure you include the fee receipt and all the necessary documents.