It's the same situation as mine (like copy-paste). Don't expect that with your wife's application, your son's TRV will be approved; I am confident it will be rejected. The online option that is not coherent is applying like you are outside Canada; that doesn't make sense.. that's why the more secure (and confirmed) option for our situation is applying by paper for the minor TRV. They explained to me (by phone) that only minors with study permits have the TRV option from inside Canada, but my son was too young when he arrived, so he got the visitor record permit. Then, this situation can be explained better and approved when the process is done on paper.
How to apply TRV for children from inside Canada ?
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That is correct, for minor it's done offline and has to mail. Then once submitted, you can link the application to your gckey. Just call IRCC to verify if they received it and so you can link the offline application
hello everyone
i am in same boat . i have minor who is 4 years old who is have visitor record and 8 years old who has study permit . we just extended our work permits. and plan to travel India. can any one explain which application forms to be download to do paper based application??
i am in same boat . i have minor who is 4 years old who is have visitor record and 8 years old who has study permit . we just extended our work permits. and plan to travel India. can any one explain which application forms to be download to do paper based application??
It is the same checklist or documents requested for the online application. Send all these documents, even the photos. The study permit extension for your 8-year-old son can be done without problems on the IRCC webpage; the visitor record extension for your 4-year-old son is the issue. Do it quickly.
Do we need to raise separate TRV request for dependent who has study permit similar to spouse with OWP?
Yes, based on my experience and the experience of a friend, the best thing to do is to create an independent TRV application for each person. The study permit and the OWP could be online, and it should go on paper for the child (the visitor record).
Please Help,
I am on study permit and my wife is on OWP in Canada. We need to apply for a new TRV.
What should be the answer here,
What does your family member want to do in Canada? (required)
-Apply to remain in Canada as a visitor
- Apply for or extend an open work permit
-Apply for or extend a study permit
-Apply for or extend both a work permit and a study permit
I am on study permit and my wife is on OWP in Canada. We need to apply for a new TRV.
What should be the answer here,
What does your family member want to do in Canada? (required)
-Apply to remain in Canada as a visitor
- Apply for or extend an open work permit
-Apply for or extend a study permit
-Apply for or extend both a work permit and a study permit
Applying for a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa stamped on passport for Re-entry) for Minors within Canada (with a Visitor Record)
My experience in 2025 – hope this helps answer your questions!
Limitation in the IRCC Online Portal:
Important: You cannot submit a TRV application for yourself and your family members together in one submission.
My experience in 2025 – hope this helps answer your questions!
Limitation in the IRCC Online Portal:
Important: You cannot submit a TRV application for yourself and your family members together in one submission.
- When asked “Do you want to submit an application for a family member?” always answer “No.”
If you select “Yes,” the system processes a TRV application only for the principal applicant. Other family members are mistakenly placed on the path for a work or visitor record instead. - This is a known issue with the IRCC portal, and no error message is shown—so you may not realize it until it’s too late.
- To avoid wasting time, submit a separate TRV application for each family member individually (go through the eligibility questionnaire each time).
Applying for a TRV for Minors with a Visitor Record (No Study Permit):
This part is crucial—especially if the minor only has a visitor record (not a study permit):- According to the IRCC website and even IRCC agents, only those with a valid work or study permit can apply for a TRV from within Canada.
- However, there's a workaround: you can apply by mail—and it does get approved.
- Applied by mail: May 6, 2025
- Passport request received: June 17, 2025