To apply for a visitor visa (also known as a Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) for Canada, you need to gather specific documents to support your application. Here’s a comprehensive checklist of the documents typically required:

1. Passport

• • Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Canada and must have at least one blank page.

2. Visa Application Form

• • IMM 5257 Form: Complete the Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Application Form. This form is available online on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

3. Visa Application Fee

• • Payment Receipt: Proof of payment for the visa application fee.

4. Photograph

• • Passport-sized Photograph: A recent color photograph meeting the Canada visa photo specifications.

5. Proof of Purpose of Visit

• • Letter of Invitation: If you are visiting friends or relatives, a letter of invitation from your host in Canada including their contact information, your relationship, and details of your stay.
  • Business Activities: If visiting for business purposes, documents such as invitation letters from Canadian companies, conference or seminar registrations, etc.
  • Tourist Itinerary: A detailed itinerary of your planned activities in Canada if visiting as a tourist.

6. Proof of Financial Support

• • Bank Statements: Statements for the last 3-6 months showing sufficient funds to cover your expenses in Canada.
  • Employment Letter: From your employer stating your position, salary, and the duration of your employment.
  • Income Tax Returns: Copies of your income tax returns (ITR) for the last 3 years.

7. Ties to Your Home Country

• • Employment Proof: If employed, provide a letter from your employer and/or payslips.
  • Property Documents: Ownership or rental documents of property in your home country.
  • Family Ties: Evidence of family ties in your home country (marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, etc.).

8. Travel History

• • Previous Visas: Copies of visas from other countries, especially visas for the United States, United Kingdom, or Schengen countries (if applicable).

9. Additional Documents

• • Medical Examination: Depending on your country of residence and length of stay, you may need to undergo a medical examination. Check the IRCC website for details.
  • Police Clearance Certificate: If required, provide a certificate or a police report from your country of residence proving you have no criminal record.
  • Biometric Information: In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) at a biometric collection service point.