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A counterfoil code is the category label printed on your Canadian visa sticker (the counterfoil in your passport). Each code identifies the type of visa you received, such as V-1 for a visitor visa, S-1 for a study permit, or W-1 for a work permit. These same codes appear in the Document Issuance section of your GCMS notes when your visa is approved and printed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Counterfoil Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When IRCC approves a visa that requires a physical sticker in your passport, they print a counterfoil (also called a visa vignette). This sticker contains your photo, validity dates, number of entries allowed, and a category code. That category code tells border officers what type of visa you hold and under what conditions you can enter Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your GCMS notes, the counterfoil code appears in the Document Issuance section after approval. For example, if IRCC approved your visitor visa, you will see a reference to ‘Counterfoil Category: V-1’ along with the visa number, validity dates, and the office that printed it. For a full explanation of the Document Issuance section, see our guide on how to read GCMS notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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