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Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
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What it is
A temporary resident permit lets someone who is inadmissible to Canada enter or stay temporarily when their reason for coming outweighs any risk. It is discretionary and can last for the length of the visit, up to three years.
Who is eligible
TRPs are commonly used for:
- A past criminal record, including impaired driving
- An earlier overstay or status violation
- Other inadmissibility where the need to be in Canada is compelling
For criminal records, the permanent solution is criminal rehabilitation, available five years after the sentence is completed; a TRP bridges the gap until then. Impaired driving counts as serious criminality, so DUI convictions aren't cleared automatically with time. Applying through a visa office before you travel is usually stronger than asking at the border.
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Service information supplied by Visazone · October 24, 2026. Program requirements can change; confirm the requirements that apply to your circumstances.
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