This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2017
A Canadian visitor visa is also regarded as a Temporary Resident Visa(TRV) and is exclusively for individuals who intend to visit Canada for business or pleasure.
The first step to take is to determine whether you need a visa, and then verify your eligibility to apply for one, once it has been established that you need a visa.
Subsequently, you may choose to either apply for the Canadian Visitor Visa online or on paper, in which case, the documents required for Canadian visitor visa are as follows;
For Applicants Outside Canada
In order to apply for a temporary resident visa from outside Canada, applicants should use the IMM 5484 check list, which is one of the forms you need to submit your application; but also lists all the other forms and documents you need. They are as follows;
Forms Required:
- Application For Temporary Visa Form, which should be completed online and validated
- Family Information Form which should be filled by those aged 18 or older
- Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union Form.
- The Use of a Representative form (only if you require the services of a representative)
- Authority to Release Personal Information To a Designated Individual Form (if you permit that information from your case file be released to anyone but yourself)
Documents Required:
- A photocopy of the information page of your valid passport or travel documents which show the following;
- Your passport number
- In addition, The issuance and expiry date of your passport.
- Finally, Your passport photo, name, date, and place of birth
- Two photos that meet the requirements of the Visa application photographs specifications on the back of which you will indicate your name and date of birth.
- Proof of financial support; or proof your sponsor’s solvency and ability to guarantee payment of your expenses.
- Photocopy of your marriage license or certificate
- In addition, Purpose of travel/ invitation letter
- Also, Photocopy of your current immigration status
- Custody documents or letter of authorization from non-accompanying parents or letter signed by both parents or legal guardians ( if you are a minor)
- In addition, Depending on your country, some visa offices may require additional documents. To verify these requirements, you may need to consult this list
For Applicants Within Canada
Applicants that live within Canada should use the IMM 5721 checklist; which is one of the forms you need to submit your application; but also lists all the other forms and documents you need. They are as follows;
Forms Required
- Application For Temporary Visa Form, which should be completed online and validated
- Family Information Form which should be filled by those aged 18 or older
- The Use of a Representative form (only if you require the services of a representative)
- Authority to Release Personal Information To a Designated Individual Form.
- Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union Form; if applicable
Documents Required
- Proof of Payment
- Valid passport
- Two photos (on the back of which you should indicate your name and date of birth)
- Photocopy of your current immigration document demonstrating your legal status in Canada
- Photocopy of your Marriage License or Certificate (if applicable)
- An additional empty prepaid Xpress post envelope from any Canada Post outlet
- Proof of your current studies (if you are a student in Canada)
- Proof of your current employment/ letter from your employer (if you are working in Canada)
