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Get your Canada Visitor Visa: Apply now
Fast approval for the Canada Visitor Visa. iVisa helps you apply with confidence.
Last updated: December 2025
Get your Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) with iVisa. This official travel document is required for tourism, visiting family and friends, short business visits, or attending FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Canada.
Don’t wait to apply: Canada visitor visas often require biometrics and processing times can vary by country. Applying early gives you the best chance of traveling when you want.
Canada Visitor Visa fast facts
➡️ Official Canada visa: Required for many nationalities to enter Canada for short stays.
➡️ Multiple or single-entry: Multiple-entry visas can be valid for up to 10 years and up to **6 months per visit).
➡️ Biometrics usually required: Many applicants must give fingerprints and a photo at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).
➡️ No room for mistakes: Our experts review your details and documents (including your DS-160) to help avoid errors that can delay or impact approval.
➡️ Easy group applications: Apply easily as a family/group via our website or app, and save your progress at any time.
What you need for the Canada Visitor Visa
Depending on your nationality and travel purpose, you’ll typically need these key documents. Have them ready to keep your travel plans on track:
✔️ A valid passport
✔️ Recent passport-style photo
✔️ Proof of purpose of visit
✔️ Proof of funds
✔️ Travel itinerary
✔️ Proof of accommodation
✔️ Proof of ties to your home country
Don’t have your documents right now?
Simply start your application today, save your progress, and add your documents when you’re ready to proceed.
💡iVisa pro tip: “Give biometrics as soon as possible. Delays here are one of the biggest reasons applications take longer.”
Why choose iVisa for your Canada Visitor Visa
| iVisa ✅ | Do it yourself ❌ |
|---|---|
| Error-free application: We ensure everything’s correct. | Even a typo can cause delays or rejection. |
| Biometrics guidance: We tell you exactly when and how to book your VAC appointment. | You must figure out the next steps alone. |
| Support in 14+ languages: Need help in your own language? We’re here for you. | Limited support available. |
| Group application: Add more fans in one simple process. | Separate applications required for each traveler. |
| Save & resume anytime: Pause and pick up where you left off. | Start over if you wait too long. |
Ask iVisa
Have a visa question? We'll provide the answer.
Marco
ArgentinaNovember 21, 2025
I don't have a job right now but I have savings and I'm going to see a football match for the world cup. Is that ok?
iVisa
November 21, 2025
Hi Marco! That sounds fun.
Yes, it’s possible. Canada wants to see you can realistically afford your trip (flights, stay, daily expenses). If you’re being supported by someone else, you can include a sponsor letter plus their financial proof, or if you're relying on savings, you must show bank account statements.
The key is a consistent story: trip length, budget, and documents should match realistic daily costs. We review your proof of funds to make sure it fits your plan.
Aisha
TurkeyJune 11, 2025
I’m visiting my sister in Toronto so do I need an invitation letter, and what should it include?
iVisa
June 11, 2025
Hi Aisha!
An invitation letter isn’t mandatory for every applicant, but it can strengthen your file if you’re staying with family or friends.
It should include your host’s full name, status in Canada (citizen/PR/work permit), address, contact details, your relationship, visit dates, and a short note confirming where you’ll stay. We’ll tell you if it’s recommended for your case and help you format it clearly.
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How to Apply: Visitor Visa
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Easy application
Complete our user-friendly online application in just 20 minutes, or feel free to take breaks and return at your convenience.
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Helpful support
Move closer to an approved visa with our team of iVisa Experts, who not only review your answers but also provide you with the necessary tools to prepare.
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Correct documentation
Make use of our feedback and free templates to confidently submit accurate information, and experience a surprisingly stress-free process!
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Get your visa
Once government-approved, your visa will be ready for collection, marking the start of your travels.
How to Apply: Embassy Registration
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Fill Out Online Application
Complete our easy online application and pay with credit card or PayPal
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Travel Safely
Your embassy will assist you if an emergency (eg. Natural disasters, civil unrest, etc) occur
Why Register with the Embassy
Travel Registration is a service provided by the government. This service allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad to the Department of State so it can be used to assist you in case of an emergency. People residing abroad can also get routine
information from their nearest embassy or consulate if registered.
Required Information to Apply
Once You Have Registered With Your Embassy Or Consulate, You Will Need To Update Your Data If:
- your contact details change,
- your civil status changes,
- you are going back to your home country.
Visas for Nearby Destinations
Questions?
Apply as early as possible — ideally 2–4 months before travel, or earlier during peak seasons. Processing times vary by country and biometrics appointments can add extra days or weeks.
After submission, the Canadian authorities may:
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Request biometrics (if required) and ask you to book a VAC appointment
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Ask for extra documents
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Schedule an interview in rare cases
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Issue a decision once your file is complete
Don't worry, you'll be notified of any changes in your application status or if extra documents are required.
Most visitors can stay up to 6 months per entry. The border officer decides your exact length of stay when you arrive, and may stamp your passport or issue a visitor record with a specific date.
You can do this by logging into your account, either through iVisa (if applied through our platform or app) or the government portal. In your iVisa account, click the “check status and messages” button and the “view my submitted requests” section.
No, an interview is not part of a standard Canada Visitor Visa application.
However, you may be required to attend an interview at the visa office if they have concerns about your application. You will be contacted by the Visa Application Center if this is the case.
This depends on your passport.
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If your nationality requires a visitor visa, you must apply for a Canada Visitor Visa before traveling.
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If you’re from an eTA-eligible country, you usually travel with an eTA instead of a visa.
Check your eligibility by clicking “Apply now” on this page and we’ll guide you to the right document.
Report the loss to local police (if stolen) and contact IRCC or your nearest Canadian visa office. Your lost visa becomes invalid, and you’ll need to apply for a new Canada Visitor Visa with a new passport.
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