How long can visitors from U.S. stay with me?

[Muggs66]

Hello

I'm a Canadian PR who has friends and relatives in the U.S. who like me, have finally retired. Now I'd like it if they could visit me and spend time in Canada.

I've read that U.S. citizens can stay in Canada for up to six months without a visa as long as they show proof of ample savings and ties to the U.S. If someone visited me for a month then returned to the U.S. could they come back again within a month? How does it work?

Thank you.

 

[bellaluna]

Hello

I'm a Canadian PR who has friends and relatives in the U.S. who like me, have finally retired. Now I'd like it if they could visit me and spend time in Canada.

I've read that U.S. citizens can stay in Canada for up to six months without a visa as long as they show proof of ample savings and ties to the U.S. If someone visited me for a month then returned to the U.S. could they come back again within a month? How does it work?

Thank you.

It really depends on what the CBSA officer decides at their interviews when they enter Canada. Provided it’s a one-time thing, staying for a month and coming back may not raise any issues. The officer may just decide to keep the length of stay from the previous entry, or decide to reset to a new 6 months all together.

 

[Muggs66]

Thanks. I was wondering if the six months was a cumulative thing or if it resets.

 

[canuck78]

Thanks. I was wondering if the six months was a cumulative thing or if it resets.

I resets but the frequency of visits and the total time spent in Canada does factor into it. You US visitors should not appear to be living in Canada.

 

[Muggs66]

I have a good friend who would like to come for a month or two, leave and perhaps visit throughout the year up to six months. No intention of leaving the U.S. Could she be banned if she visits too often? How often is too often? It's very confusing. Or should they just get an extended visa?

 

[canuck78]

Rule of thumb is to be in your home country at least as long as in Canada. It is really up to CBSA whether someone is let in.

 

[Muggs66]

Thanks I'll keep note of this.