A common worry is whether entering Canada shortly before your visa expires will cause problems at the border. Group members shared consistent, first-hand experience on this.
What group members shared:- Entering close to expiry is generally fine, as long as the visa or work permit is still technically valid on the day you arrive. One member entered under these conditions without issue.
- Expect a border officer to ask about your plans after the visa expires — for example, being asked "what will you do after your visa expires?" It's worth having a clear, honest answer ready (e.g., a pending extension application, a return flight booked, or a new permit already approved).
- Holding a valid work permit at the time of entry was specifically mentioned as reassuring — the safety of entry is tied to whether your document is valid at that moment, not how much time is left on it.
Takeaway: Entry near your visa's expiry date is typically fine as long as it's still valid on arrival, but be prepared to explain your plans for after it expires.