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Canada visitor visa: documents checklist

The documents applicants usually gather for a Canadian visitor (temporary resident) visa. Your own situation can need more.

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Valid passportCheck that it stays valid for the whole of your stay.
Completed application formsApplications are normally made online through your IRCC account.
Recent photograph that meets the rulesThe usual size is 35 × 45 mm. Check the current photo specifications.
Proof of money for your tripRecent bank statements and pay slips.
Proof of ties to your home countryFor example a job letter, property papers or family ties.
Travel plan or itinerary
Invitation letter, if someone in Canada invites you
Application fee and biometrics fee receipts

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Make a visa photo Official site: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Tips and common mistakes

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A visitor visa application usually needs a valid passport, proof of funds, a travel plan and evidence that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay. An invitation letter can help if someone invites you.

Common mistakes

Missing supporting documents and photos that do not meet the specifications. Apply through your IRCC account and follow the steps for biometrics.

This is a general guide, not an official list. Rules and accepted documents change and differ by office, so always confirm with the official website before you go. Last updated November 2026.

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