Crisis in Gaza: Special measures for extended family

Special measures to apply for a temporary resident visa (TRV) are in place for Palestinians who

• are living in the Gaza strip when they submit their application
• are related to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who lives or intends to live in Canada
• will be supported in Canada by the Canadian citizen or permanent resident for a period of 1 year 

If you’re eligible, your family members can also apply for a TRV under these measures.

After entering Canada, in most cases you can stay for up to 3 years as a temporary resident, as long as your passport and biometrics are valid for the entire time. If your passport or biometrics expire in less than 3 years, your status as a temporary resident will expire at the same time. You can apply to extend your status before it expires, but you need to make sure your passport and biometrics are up-to-date before you apply.