Canada Tourist Visa: A Complete Document Checklist ​

Who requires a Canada Visitor Visa?

Foreign nationals who would like to visit Canada for:

• Leisure and tourism purpose

• Meet family and friends

• Business purpose

All the above categories require having a visitor visa to enter Canada. This is a type of temporary resident visa.

Minimum Requirements for a Canada Visitor Visa

Given below is the list of the documents required for Canada tourist visa:

• Original Passport with 6 months validity from the date of arrival in Canada + old passport (if any)

• Visa Application Forms

• 3 color photographs: 35 mm *45 mm, white background, matt finish, 80% face size.

• Covering Letter mentioning the details of the applicants, travel, and details of the other members travelling with you

• Hotel Bookings

• Day to Day tour itinerary

• Air tickets

• Original Leave Letter from Employer/School/College

• Salary Slips for last 6 months if employed

• If Self Employed – Shop Act/ MOA/Deed

• Original personal bank statements for last 6 months updated with healthy and sufficient balance.

• Income Tax returns / Form 16 for last 3 years

• If Student – School/College ID card copy

• If Retired – Retirement proof/pension passbook or slips.

• Other financial documents like FD, NSC, PPF, Shares, Property papers etc

Canada Tourist Visa Processing Time

The processing time for a tourist visa for Canada is a maximum of 10-15 days. The processing time may vary according to the location of the application centre, individual cases and documents submitted.

This time does not include – time for giving biometrics and application send between VAC and Visa Office.

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Proof of financial means

You have to provide evidence that you can financially support yourself and any family members that may be coming with you for the duration of your stay. You can do this through the following –

• Bank statements

• Letter of employment showing annual earnings

• Evidence you have arranged to receive financial support from friends/family to cover the duration of your stay.

• Evidence of income of your Canadian host or family member

Proof that you will return to your home country once the visa expires

You will need to convince your visa officers that after your visa expires, you will return back home. There are several ways you could do that, including –

• Proof of employment – you have to provide copies of your employment contract, a letter of employment which identifies you as a permanent employee, states when you are expected to return to work, and your role at the company.

• If you own property in your home country, you have to provide evidence of it, such as title deeds or lease agreements.

• If you have familial ties in your home country or people that you need to take care of, such as elderly family members or children, you need to get evidence of your responsibilities.

Purpose of travel

You need to provide a purpose for your travel to Canada when you apply for a Canadian visa. The requirements depend on the country, but it could include:

• An invitation letter from your sponsor or the family member/friend you will visit.

• Contact information of the people who can support your stated purpose of visit.

• Any documents that support your purpose of travel.

Letter of support/invitation

In some cases, you may need to provide a letter of invitation from someone in Canada. That person has to be either a Canadian citizen or hold Permanent Residence.

The person who writes the letter is not legally responsible for you. He or she has to give you that letter, and you must include it in your application.

The letter has to include this information about you (the person applying for the visa):

• Name.

• Birth date.

• Phone number and address.

• The relationship you have with the person who is writing the letter.

• How long you will stay in Canada, where you will stay, and when you plan to leave.

• How you plan to support yourself financially.

The letter also has to include the following information about the writer:

• Their complete name and date of birth.

• Their Canadian address and phone number.

• Their residence status (Citizen or Permanent Resident) and a photocopy of a document that proves it.

• Their job title.

• Their family details (names and dates of birth for his/her spouse and dependents).

• Number of people in the household.

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