Temporary Resident Permits (TRP)
Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) allow foreign nationals who are otherwise inadmissible to enter or remain in Canada when compelling reasons justify a temporary stay and an officer finds the need outweighs risk. TRPs are discretionary—for example family urgency, important business, medical needs, or transitional situations.
A TRP is valid for a fixed period. Some TRPs of six months or more may allow in-Canada work or study permit applications where policy permits. A TRP does not remove underlying inadmissibility and may be cancelled if conditions are breached.
Cohen Visa advises on TRP eligibility, evidence, and compliance to support temporary entry or stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Temporary Resident Permits
A TRP is a temporary, discretionary document that can allow someone who does not meet normal admissibility or document requirements to enter or remain in Canada for a defined period when an officer finds that justified reasons outweigh risks.
TRPs may be considered for individuals who are inadmissible or cannot otherwise qualify for a visa or permit but have compelling reasons to travel—such as urgent family matters, important business, medical needs, or transitional situations—always subject to officer discretion.
A TRP is issued for a fixed period decided by the officer, from brief stays to longer authorizations depending on circumstances. It does not erase underlying inadmissibility once it expires.
Some TRPs may be issued for periods of six months or longer in eligible cases, after which holders may apply for work or study permits from inside Canada where permitted. Conditions depend on the TRP and current IRCC policy; not every TRP authorizes work or study.
No. A TRP is a temporary remedy. Permanent resolution often requires rehabilitation, record suspension recognition, legal opinion, or other admissibility pathways appropriate to your facts.
We assess whether a TRP is the right tool, prepare legal argument and supporting evidence on need versus risk, and advise on compliance, renewals, and longer-term admissibility strategy.