Canada Visitor Visa
A Canada visitor visa — officially a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) — allows a temporary stay in Canada for tourism, visiting family or friends, or a short business or medical visit. It is separate from Canada's study and work permits. For the wider visitor visa process common to every country, see our general visitor visa guidance.
Canada visitor visa — at a glance
Fees, processing times and document requirements change frequently and are set solely by the visa authority — we confirm current requirements at your consultation. For the current official rules, see IRCC's official Visit Canada page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Who this visa is for
- Visiting family or friends settled in Canada
- Tourism and sightseeing trips
- Attending a wedding, celebration or family event in Canada
- Short business meetings or conferences
- Short-term medical treatment, where genuinely required
Documents we help you prepare
- A valid passport with sufficient validity and blank pages
- A correctly completed Canada visitor visa application
- Passport-size photographs to the specification required
- Proof of funds — bank statements and income proof
- A travel itinerary and accommodation details for your stay in Canada
- An invitation letter from your host, where relevant, with their supporting documents
- Details of your previous international travel, where applicable
- Evidence of your ties to India — employment, business, property or family
Common refusal reasons
- Funds that are insufficient or cannot be genuinely explained
- Weak or unclear ties to India
- Inconsistent information across the application and supporting documents
- Unclear or poorly explained purpose of travel
- A previous refusal or visa history not disclosed honestly
How Visa Connection helps
- Honest assessment of your Canada visitor visa profile
- Complete, cross-checked documentation prepared for your case
- Guidance through the application and appointment process
- In-person support from our Jalandhar office, from consultation to submission
Canada visitor visa — FAQs
What is a Canada visitor visa?
A Canada visitor visa, officially called a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), allows entry to Canada for a temporary purpose such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or a short business or medical visit. It is issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
What documents are typically needed for a Canada visitor visa?
Typically a valid passport, a completed application, photographs, proof of funds, evidence of ties to India and, where relevant, an invitation letter from your host. We prepare a checklist for your specific case.
Do I need to give biometrics for a Canada visitor visa?
Most applicants need to give biometrics (fingerprints and a photograph) as part of the process, with some exceptions. We confirm what applies to you and refer you to IRCC's official guidance.
Do you guarantee a Canada visitor visa?
No. The decision rests solely with IRCC. We focus on honest guidance and thorough, accurate documentation.
How does Visa Connection help with a Canada visitor visa application?
We assess your profile honestly, prepare and cross-check your documents, and support you through the application process from consultation to submission.
Requirements and processing times are set by IRCC and change frequently — we confirm current details during your consultation. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Read our full Canada visitor visa guide ›
IRCC’s own requirements, ties, funds and invitation letters
Thinking about a Canada visit?
Get an honest assessment and a document checklist for your Canada visitor visa file. See IRCC's official Visit Canada page. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Disclaimer: Visitor visa approval is decided solely by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Visa Connection provides guidance and documentation support only and does not guarantee approval. For current eligibility, fees and processing information, see IRCC's official Visit Canada page. Last reviewed: July 2026.