ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Temporary residency in Canada

Alright kiddo, so imagine that you have a really good friend who lives in Canada, and you really want to visit them for a little while. But you can't just go there and stay as long as you want without getting in trouble with the government. That's where temporary residency comes in.

Temporary residency means that for a certain amount of time, you're allowed to live in Canada without becoming a permanent resident or a citizen. It's basically like borrowing Canada's country for a little while.

To do this, you need to apply for a temporary visa. That's like a special permission slip that says you're allowed to be in Canada for a certain period of time. There are different types of visas depending on why you want to be in Canada. For example, there's a tourist visa if you just want to visit for a short time, or a student visa if you want to go to school there.

When you apply for a visa, you have to fill out a bunch of forms and provide information like why you want to go to Canada, how long you plan to stay, and where you're going to live while you're there. You might also have to provide things like your passport or proof that you have enough money to support yourself while you're in Canada.

Once you have your visa, you can go to Canada and enjoy all the fun things it has to offer! But make sure you don't overstay your welcome, or you might get in trouble with the government. When your visa runs out, you have to leave Canada and go back to your own country.

That's pretty much it in a nutshell, kiddo! Just remember to always follow the rules and be respectful of the country you're visiting.