Visa & Immigration

To enjoy and prepare for your visit to Canada, please ensure that you checked the latest entry requirements well ahead of the planned travel. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Most foreign nationals need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. For information about the TRV and eTA application processes, see: Visit Canada. To find out if you need a TRV or eTA to travel to Canada, see: Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada. Please note that PPS 2025 is a registered event with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC is sharing the following information for international invitees seeking entry into Canada to attend an event registered with IRCC, click here for more information. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the information before submitting an application to IRCC.ca.

If you need an Invitation Letter to apply for your travel document to enter Canada, or a Special Event Code please register for PPS 2025 and contact us (pps2025@uoguelph.ca). Please apply early.