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Canada updates rules for cancelling temporary resident documents

Canada introduced rules allowing officers to cancel temporary resident visas, eTAs and certain permits in specified individual circumstances.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new rules on February 12, 2025, with the regulatory changes effective January 31, 2025.

The rules allow officers to cancel a temporary resident visa, eTA, work permit or study permit in individual cases. Grounds can include a change in circumstances, a finding that the person is unlikely to leave Canada as required, inadmissibility, false information or a lost or stolen document.

Holding a visa or eTA does not guarantee boarding or entry. Travelers should keep their identity documents, travel purpose and supporting information current and should review the conditions that apply to their specific document.

Source: Government of Canada. This page summarizes the official announcement and does not replace an individual visa decision. Requirements can depend on passport type, itinerary, purpose of travel and entry point.Always confirm final requirements with the relevant official authority before booking or travelling.Back to Canada policy updates