FAQs for Canada Visit Visa

You will need a valid passport, visa application form, invitation letter, proof of relationship, financial support documents, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation.

Processing times typically range from 2-4 weeks but may vary depending on your country.

The application fee is generally CAD $100.

1. Provide an invitation letter from your family member in Canada, along with details of the purpose of your visit.

1. Yes, an invitation letter from your family member in Canada is required to support your visa application.

You can show recent bank statements, pay stubs, or financial support from your family member in Canada.

Yes, your spouse and children can apply for a visitor visa, but they must submit individual applications.

A Family Visit Visa generally allows you to stay for up to 6 months, depending on the approval.

Yes, you can apply for an extension before your visa expires, provided you have valid reasons for extending your stay.

Common reasons include insufficient financial proof, incomplete documentation, lack of ties to your home country, or failure to meet visa requirements.

Yes, you must provide proof of accommodation, such as hotel bookings or an invitation letter with accommodation details from your host in Canada.

1. No, a Family Visit Visa does not permit you to work or study in Canada.

Travel insurance is not mandatory for the visa application but is strongly recommended to cover medical emergencies during your visit.

You may apply, but a criminal record could impact your visa application. You must disclose it and provide relevant details.

Provide evidence of family, employment, property, or other obligations that demonstrate your intent to return home after your visit.

Yes, your dependent children or spouse can apply, but each family member must apply individually.

You can provide documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or any other proof of family relationship.

Yes, you are allowed to travel throughout Canada on a Family Visit Visa.

You can track your application status online or contact the Canadian embassy or consulate for updates.

Yes, you can reapply, but you will need to address the reasons for the previous refusal and provide any additional documentation.

You can track the status of your visa application through the official CIC website or the application center where you submitted your documents.