A Canada Visitor Visa (also known as a Canada Tourist Visa or a Canada Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) is required if you need to travel to Canada to visit family and friends, do business in Canada, or transit through a Canadian airport.
Nigerian passport holders require a Canada visitor visa to visit Canada. So, we have put together this step-by-step guide to help Nigerian citizens understand the requirement for a Canada visitor visa and the process to apply.
- Canada Visitor Visa – Eligibility
- NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
- 4 SIMPLE STEPS TO APPLY FOR A CANADA VISITOR (TOURIST/TRV) VISA IN NIGERIA
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – CANADA VISITOR VISA IN NIGERIA
- WHAT NEXT?
Canada Visitor Visa – Eligibility
Who can apply for a Canadian Visitor Visa?
To apply for a Canadian Visitor (Tourist) Visa, you must meet some basic requirements:
• have a valid travel document. That is an international/travel passport.
• be in good health.
• have no criminal or immigration-related convictions.
• convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets, or family—that will take you back to your home country, Nigeria.
• convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
• have enough money for your stay.
- The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
You may also need a medical exam and also a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
Some people are not allowed to enter Canada
Some people are not admissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:
- criminal activity.
- human rights violations.
- organized crime.
You can also be inadmissible for security, health, or financial reasons.
TIP: It is a good idea to have “Previous Travel History” to other countries before applying for a Canada Visitor (Tourist) Visa.
Having previous travel history is not a requirement for a Canada visitor visa, but it is advisable.
We have discovered that those who have previous travel history to other countries outside their home country before applying for a Canadian visa, usually have a higher visa success rate.
Previous travel to countries like the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (USA), Australia, and similarly developed countries have been found to be beneficial.
On the other hand, previous travel to other African countries, Dubai, and other similar countries have been found not to have any added benefit when applying for a Canada Visitor visa.
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4 SIMPLE STEPS TO APPLY FOR A CANADA VISITOR (TOURIST/TRV) VISA IN NIGERIA
Short on time? Here is the summary of the 4 Simple Steps to Apply for a Canadian Visitor Visa in Nigeria:
• Step 1 – Decide on how to apply (Online versus Paper application).
• Step 2 – Gather your supporting Canada Visitor Visa application documents.
• Step 3 – Complete the Canada Visitor Visa application forms.
• Step 4 – Submit your application (Pay your visa fees and get your biometrics done).
STEP 1:
DECIDE ON HOW TO APPLY
There are two options when applying for a Canada visitor visa (also known as a Temporary Resident Visa – TRV).
You can either:
1. Apply Online through the Government of Canada IRCC website portal, or
2. Submit a Paper Application through the VFS Global Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lagos or Abuja.
Why You Should Apply Online, Benefits:
Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recommends that you apply online for the following reasons:
• No courier fees or delivery time – IRCC gets your application instantly.
• Online applications may be processed more quickly compared to paper applications.
• Avoid processing delays. Applying online helps ensure your application is complete before you submit it because you will not be able to submit an online application until you complete all the required sections.
On the other hand, with paper applications, you cannot be 100% sure that you are submitting a complete application. If you submit an incomplete paper application, it will be returned to you without processing leading to processing delays.
• If IRCC needs to ask for more documents, you can quickly submit them online.
• You do not need to submit your International/Nigerian passport until IRCC asks for it.
• You get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account.
Still not sure if you should apply online or submit a paper application?
Important points to note about the difference between applying online versus submitting a paper application for Canada visitor visa application in Nigeria:
FOR ONLINE APPLICATION:
• You will need to submit scanned copies of your international passport, and other supporting documents. Therefore, you should have access to a scanner to create digital copies of your documents.
• Payment for the visa processing fee and biometric fees is done online, so you must have a debit or credit card that is authorized for foreign exchange (FX) web payment, as the amount is quoted is in Canadian dollars.
It should be noted that most Nigerian bank debit/ATM cards and credit cards are accepted for IRCC online payment, but make sure you confirm with your bank. If you do not have a debit/credit card of your own, you can ask your family/friends to use their own as that is accepted.
FOR PAPER APPLICATION:
• Your original international/Nigerian passport and some original supporting documents must be submitted along with your visa application.
• Payment of the visa and biometric fees is in Naira (₦) and will be done in person at the point of submitting your visa application at the Canada VFS Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lagos or Abuja.
Let’s help make your decision of Online versus Paper application easier:
In addition to the benefits of online application stated by IRCC, which we provided earlier, you may want to consider applying online for a Canada Visitor Visa if any of the following applies to you:
If you are a frequent traveler or you have an upcoming international trip and you will, therefore, need your Nigerian passport in the following weeks after you apply for a Canada Visitor visa, you will want to submit an online application because you are not required to submit your original international/Nigerian passport to the Canadian Embassy until the Canadian Visa officer asks for it, which is usually when your visa has been approved.
We recommend that you consider an online application as your first choice of submitting a Canada Visitor Visa application
If you do not care about the aforementioned benefits or you are not computer savvy or do not have access to a debit/ATM/credit card to pay for your Canada Visitor Visa fees online, then we recommend a paper application.
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STEP 2:
GATHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
You must submit the following supporting documents/items when applying for a Canada Visitors visa in Nigeria:
1. Passport Photograph. Recently taken within the last 6 months (Size: 35mm x 45mm).
2. Nigerian Passport with a minimum of 2 blank pages and a minimum of 6 months’ validity. And any previous/expired Nigerian passports showing travel history.
3. Explanation of the Purpose of your Trip. A note/letter containing the details of your trip, indicating the length of stay, destination, and contacts.
4. Letter of Invitation. An invitation letter from the person or business you will visit, stating your visit dates, duration, purpose, your host’s contact information, etc.
5. Hotel Reservation that covers the duration of your trip. This only applies if you will not be staying with your host at his/her residence or if this is a business trip.
6. Proof of funds. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your travel (air ticket) and other costs for the duration of your trip to Canada.
If someone else will be paying for your trip, the person/institution must provide a letter of financial support, along with their financial documents (i.e. bank statement).
7. Proof of Ties to your Home Country (Nigeria). Employment letter, payslips, proof of business (if you are self-employed), proof of current studies (if you are a student), marriage certificate (if you are married), children’s birth certificate (if you have children), proof of assets in Nigeria, etc.
Get a Detailed List of Documents Required to Apply for a Canada Visitor Visa, along with visa document tips, here -> Canada Full Visa Requirements for Nigeria
STEP 3:
COMPLETE THE NECESSARY CANADA VISA APPLICATION FORMS
Download and fill out the necessary Canada Visitor Visa application forms. These forms can be gotten/downloaded for free from the IRCC website.
The following are the visa application forms that must be filled out and submitted with your Canada Visitor Visa application:
- Application for Temporary Resident Visa Form (IMM 5257).
- Family Information Form (IMM 5645 or IMM 5707).
- Document Checklist Form (IMM 5484).
These additional forms will only be completed based on your personal circumstances, if applicable:
- Document Checklist – Applicants in Canada (IMM 5721), if applicable.
- Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409), if applicable.
- Use of a Representative (IMM 5476), if applicable.
- Authority to release personal information to a designated individual (IMM 5475), if applicable.
TIP: You should fill out the application forms and other relevant documents electronically and then print afterward.
The Canada Visitor Visa form (IMM 5257) requires that you validate it after completing it. So, you will want to use a computer to type in your personal information into the Canada Visitor Visa application form, instead of completing it by hand. Once you type all your personal information into the form using a computer, you validate it and this will generate a barcode that must be printed and included as part as your visa application documents.
Did you know? The Canadian government shares information with other government such as the United States of America (USA).
If you have been denied an American, United Kingdom (UK), and Australian visa in the past and did not declare this in your Canadian Visa application, the visa officer will find out this information. This is termed “Misrepresentation”.
Misrepresentation diminishes the overall credibility of your visa application submitted and thus are grounds for visa refusal. Examples of misrepresentations would be:
- Not declaring that you have been refused a visa for another country.
- False or altered documents, such as bank statement, marriage certificate, visas, birth certificate, etc.
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STEP 4:
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION (PAY THE VISA FEES AND GET YOUR BIOMETRICS DONE)
As of 23 October 2013, Nigerian Citizens between the ages of fourteen (14) and seventy-nine (79) must give their biometrics (that is, fingerprints and photograph) when applying for a Canada Visitor Visa, Canada Study Visa/Permit or work permit.
Currently, if you have done biometrics within the last ten (10) years, you are not expected to get it done again. Biometrics is now valid for 10 years.
FOR ONLINE APPLICANTS:
Once you have gathered all your supporting documents and completed all the necessary Canada Visitor Visa application forms, proceed with the following steps:
• Go to IRCC’s website and create an account to apply online. You will have to Register for a GCKey User ID and password if you do not have one.
• After you create an online account, you will be guided through the visa application process with the help of a questionnaire.
• Once you have answered all the questions and uploaded your scanned documents, you will be taken to a payment page to pay your Canada Visitor Visa fees online using a debit/credit bank card.
Nigerian bank/ATM cards and foreign cards are accepted.
• If your payment is successful, your application will automatically be submitted to IRCC. You will receive an email confirmation along with an updated status on your online account.
• A letter from IRCC will automatically be emailed to you that says you need to give your biometrics, along with the instructions.
You have up to 30 days from the date of online submission to give your biometrics in person at either Canada VFS Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lagos or Abuja. You are not required to get biometrics done if you did one within the last 10 years from the date of your current application.
Keep in mind that your visa application processing will not start until you have done your biometrics, so the earlier you get it done, the better for you.
• Go to VFS in Lagos or Abuja to get your biometrics done.
* TIP: For Online Applications, payment is made in full online. Thus, since you have paid in full online, do not be a victim of touts at the VFS office who may try to confuse you, so that you can give them additional money. Of course, if you want to ‘dash’ them money, that’s your choice.
FOR PAPER APPLICANTS:
Once you have gathered your supporting documents and completed all the necessary Canada Visitor Visa application forms, follow these steps to submit your application:
• Take all original documents along with one set of photocopies of each document to the Canada VFS Visa Application Centre (VAC) either in Lagos or Abuja.
• When you get to VFS, the VFS staff will check all your documents to confirm completeness.
• If all the documents are acceptable, pay your visa processing and biometrics fees at VFS and get your biometrics done there.
Yay! You’re Done!!
Give yourself a pat on the back. You have successfully applied for your Canada Visitor visa.
Do you need One-On-One Assistance with the Canada Visitor Visa Application Process? Feel free to Contact Us!
AFTER YOU APPLY, WHAT NEXT?
After you apply for a Canada Visitor Visa, a visa officer will be assigned to process your visitor visa application.
In some circumstances, the visa officer may ask you to:
- go to an interview with officials at the Canadian Embassy (High Commission in Abuja or Deputy High Commission in Lagos).
- send more information.
- get a medical exam.
- get a police certificate.
The Canada Visa officer will provide you with instructions of what to do if you need to do any of the above.
ONLINE APPLICANTS:
For online applicants, you will receive a notification at the email address that is linked to your IRCC online application account if the Canada visa officer requires any additional document.
If your application is approved, you will receive a letter in your online portal with instruction to submit your original Nigerian passport. You must go to a VFS office within 30 days of receiving the letter along with your original Nigerian passport for submission.
The visa will be stamped inside your passport and sent back to VFS for you to pick it up there.
If your application is refused, IRCC will send you a rejection letter/explanation through your online account.
PAPER APPLICANTS:
For applicants who submitted a paper visa application at the VFS, IRCC will return your passport and other original documents to VFS after your visa application is processed. IRCC will not return the original bank statements you submitted or any documents they find to be fake/fraudulent.
Once VFS receives your Nigerian passport and other original documents back from the Canadian Embassy, they will contact you through the preferred means that you chose when you submitted your documents.
Keep in mind that you will not know if you Canada Visitor visa application was approved or rejected until you go to VFS to pick up your passport and check it yourself.
If your application is approved, the Canada Visitor Visa will be stamped inside your passport.
If your application is refused, IRCC will include a rejection/explanation letter with your passport.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – CANADA VISITOR VISA IN NIGERIA
How much is the Canada Visitor Visa fee in Nigeria?
• Visa Processing Fee: C$100 (Approximately ₦28,900)
• Biometrics Fee/VFS Charge: C$85 (Approximately ₦24,565)
• Total Amount for Canada Visitor Visa Application: = C$185 (Approximately ₦53,465)
* An exchange rate of C$1 (Canadian Dollar) to ₦289 (Nigerian Naira) was used. So, if the actual exchange rate is lower or higher, the Naira (₦) equivalent amount will change accordingly.
To apply for a Canada visitor visa in Nigeria, do I go to the Canadian Embassy?
No. The Canadian Embassy does NOT accept walk-in applicants for visa applications.
You will have to either submit your application online or submit a paper application at VFS Global in Nigeria (see details below).
What is the Address of Canada VFS Global in Nigeria?
Canada Visa Application Centre in Lagos, Nigeria
Manor Hall, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way,
Opposite Treasure Garden Estate,
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I,
Lagos – Nigeria.
Canada Visa Application Centre in Abuja, Nigeria
Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor,
Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way,
Central Business District,
Abuja – Nigeria.
* The Canada Visa Application Centre in Abuja moved from Silverbird Entertainment Centre (their old location) to Sterling Bank Plaza (their current location) effective 09 September 2019.
Days/Hours of Operation:
– Monday to Friday (excluding declared public holidays).
– Walk-in / Acceptance of Application: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Applicants/Representatives) or 8:00 am to 10:00 am (Groups of 10 or more).
– Passport Collection: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Applicants/Representatives).
– Canada VFS Helpline Number: +234 815 019 9900
– Canada VFS Helpline Email: info.cannig@vfshelpline.com
What is the Address and Location of the Canada Embassy in Nigeria?
It is important to note that when applying for a Canada Visitor Visa, you will not have to deal directly with the Canadian Embassy in Nigeria neither do you need to go there, except you are invited for an interview.
Canada VFS Visa Application Centre (VAC) collects all Canada visa application documents from Canada Visa applicants, and then sends it to the applicable Canadian Embassy that will handle your application.
Abuja Canada Embassy Address:
High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Abuja
High Commission of Canada
13010G, Palm close, Diplomatic Drive,
Central Business District Abuja,
Abuja, Nigeria
Telephone: +234 9 461 2900
Email: Abuja@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | Friday, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
Lagos Canada Embassy Address:
Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Lagos
Deputy High Commission of Canada
4 Anifowoshe Street,
Victoria Island
Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone: +234 1 271 5650
Email: lagos@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm | Friday: 7:30 am to 1:00 pm.
WHAT NEXT?
• Want to learn more about the Canada Visitor Visa application process? Find questions and answers in our post -> Canada Visitor Visa Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) {Coming Soon}
• Want to apply for a Canadian Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) and need an expert agent to help with your application? Contact Us for customized one-on-one assistance.
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• Did you find any information here that is now outdated or not correct? Let us know by commenting below.
• Which Canada Visitor Visa Application method did you choose? Online or Paper Application? Leave a Comment below. We’d like to know why you chose a specific option over the other.
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Great post! Will you have a detailed post for immigration to Canada through education merits?
Thanks for your feedback. We’re not sure what you mean by “immigration to Canada through education merits”. Could you please clarify?
The online option made it easier, Thanks.
Thanks Henry for letting us know you prefer the online option for Canada Visa application. We usually recommend that people consider an online application as their first choice.
Thanks for the update
Bless,
You’re welcome.
Hello CanadaWiz Team
Please is Canada issuing tourist visa now? can i apply ahead of Christmas?
Thank you
I am highly impressed with your comprehensive explanation. Please do you have a WhatsApp number where I can contact you ?
Thanks so much for the information and also enlighting me in some areas I didn’t understnand before.i don’t have any one in canada for now, can I still apply for trv with hotel booking
Ikenna Eze,
You are welcome.
Yes, you can apply for TRV with hotel booking but if you have someone in Canada that can provide you with a letter of invitation, it will increase your chances of visa approval.
Good luck!
Good day, My question bothers on the legibility of my daughter to invite me for a visit. She is Canadian permanent residence arrangement, she relocated about three months ago with husband, now I want to travel to America and I intend to visit her for two weeks. What’s NY chances if obtaining Canadian visa. Thanks
Wole,
Your daughter who is a Canadian permanent resident (PR) is eligible to invite you to Canada for a visit. The fact that she relocated about three months ago with her husband does not affect her eligibility. If you already have an American tourist visa, then that will increase your chances of being approved for a Canadian visitors visa. Keep in mind though that an important factor that affects your chances of being approved for a Canadian visa is your ability to prove to the Canada visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit, as Canada is currently an attractive destination for immigrants and there have been a lot of cases of people entering Canada on a visitors visa and staying back in Canada.
In your Canada visitor visa application, you should include documents that shows you have ties to Nigeria. Ties is basically evidence of what you have in Nigeria that will make you want to go back to Nigerian after your visit to Canada. For example, if you have a family in Nigeria (spouse, other children), you have a job or business in Nigeria, you own a landed property (or several landed properties) in Nigeria or other financial assets in Nigeria; you should include evidence of these in your application as it proves you have ‘things’ in Nigeria that will make you want to go back to Nigeria after your visit.
Check this out -> https://canadawiz.ca/canada-visa-requirements-nigeria-documents-visitor-tourist-trv/
for a Detailed List of Documents Required to Apply for a Canada Visitor Visa, along with Canada visa document tips.
Morning sir/ma,
Thanks for this huge vital information am totally overwhelmed seeing this; just want to ask is their any possibility for a first time attempt on my passport into canada and also is their a must interview for a visiting visa….. Par adventure i was offer visa can i work while still on visiting visa
Omogbehin Paul,
Thanks for the feedback.
We usually recommend that Canada visitor visa applicants have ‘previous travel history’ to other developed countries, such as America, the UK, Australia, etc. before applying for a Canadian visiting visa. This is not compulsory, but it is advisable, as we have discovered that those who have previous travel history have a higher Canada visa success rate. However, depending on the purpose of your trip to Canada and whether you have strong ties to your home country, you may be successful on your first attempt.
Most Canada visitor visa applications are handled by Canadian visa officers without the need for an interview. In some rare situations, a Canada visitor visa applicant might be invited for an interview if the visa officer deems it necessary.
As per Canadian immigration law, you cannot work in Canada with a visiting visa.
What is the content of visitation letter I need everything that will be included in the letter please
Monday,
You can find the content of the visitation letter here
is it possible to apply for my family in nigeria,i live in united states
Bola,
Absolutely! Your family in Nigeria can apply for a Canada visitor visa using the process described here.
Hi, is online statement of account print out okay for online application?
How many months statement of account?
Frank,
An online statement of account print out is not okay, even for online application. This is because your statement of account must be certified, that is stamped/signed.
You will need a minimum of 4 months’ history (6 months for business/company accounts) including 1 month prior to or the same month as your application submission.
Secondly, what’s the least amount one should have in his account to be presented as proof of funds?
Frank,
The least amount you should have should cover the estimated cost of your flight ticket and all your expenses (e.g.. accommodation, feeding, etc.) for the period of your intended stay in Canada.
I cannot give you a ballpark figure, as air tickets vary (depending on so many factors) and I do not have details of your trip itinerary (e.g. someone who’ll be visiting Canada for 10 days, will need less money as proof of funds than someone who intends to visit Canada for 20 days).
thankyoum for your comprehensive site
I am a canadian citizen . I want to invite my sibling to Canada as per this period of Covid . Do i still need to fill the visitors visa forms in addition
Mbong Akinyemi,
Thanks for your positive feedback. I am not sure I understand your question, but I’ll answer to the best of my knowledge.
If your sibling requires a TRV to visit Canada, they’ll have to complete the visitor’s visa application forms. If I did not answer your question, feel free to add a follow-up comment to clarify.
Hello I would like to know if visiting visa is being given at this time.
Is this a consultant agency I will need assistance with my processing
How can I contact you on WhatsApp?
I’m abt to apply for a Canada sport event and as a football player i will only be issued invitation letrer from the organisers. i dont have statement of act but ve a someone who.can satand as a sponsor.i need your help on hw to do the application sucessfully.whatsapp.90922043493
Good day…
Please if I opt for an online visa application method through the Government of Canada IRCC website portal, do I still need to download and fill the imm5645 and imm5257 forms and add to my scanned documents?
Thanking you most sincerely in advance for your prompt response.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
I WANT TO KNOW IF THE EMBASSY WILL ISSUE VISAS THIS TIME
THANKS
Thanks for the complete information. I’m grateful.
I am a first time applicant and I want to apply for working visa in Canada. I don’t have anyone inviting me, can you guide me?
Hi l received my interview with the immigration officer and after all the conversation on video call.and l also told her that l have a good job and have 5 workers under me. And My 4 childrens 2 In high institution.so the officer told me to apply for a visitor Visa.pls.is visitor Visa available now? Or how do I get it? Thanks pls am expecting your reply.
MOMOH Abdul Salam,
The first part of your statement is not quite clear to me. What video call interview did you have with a Canada immigration officer? And what kind of visa did you apply for? If you could clarify, maybe I can provide you with more relevant information.
Yes, IRCC is still processing visitor visa applications. However, the processing timeline is longer than usual due to COVID-19 backlogs.
Good day
Thank you so much for this useful information.
I am a first time applicant of Canadian tourist visa.
I will be attending a conference in March 2022.
Please,can I still meet up with the visa process since the application process is now longer.
Thank you.
Please may I have you email address and contact details for further help?
My whatsApp number is +234703XXX0648 {Phone number truncated for your protection}.
Anand
My first passport that had my travel history to USA was stolen. Pls how do I prove I had travelled when applying for Canadian tourist VISA since the international passport was stolen.
Genny,
When your first passport that had your travel history to USA was stolen, did you file a police report? If yes, you can add that to your application and also provide additional details in a letter of explanation. If you did not file a police report at the time, you can get an affidavit done and add that to your application.
Keep in mind that Canada shares information with the USA, so make sure that any information your provide is accurate as the Canada visa officer will see your previous travel history to the USA.
Good luck!
I have visited Canada before 4 years and I plan to visit again with my family this summer. We have all been to the US but no valid visa to USA at this moment. Should we renew USA visa before applying canada visa to ease the process or travel history is enough?
One of my son’s passport will expire in July. Can I use that passport to apply online visiting visa while processing renewal that takes a month, then send the new renew passport at the time of visa issuance?
Mita,
The fact that you and your family have previous travel history to the USA is good but that may not be enough if your personal/family situation has drastically changed since your last USA visa application.
Based on your comment, my understanding is that your previous travel to Canada was not with your family. Therefore, you need to prove in your new Canada visa application that your family has strong ties to your home country since you all intend to travel together this time.
If you are positive that your USA visa renewal will result in approval, then it will be a good idea to renew your USA visa first before applying for a Canada visa. But keep in mind that if your USA renewal is denied, there will also be a high chance that Canada will deny your visa too as they share information with the USA.
No, you cannot submit a different passport from the one you used to apply online for a visiting visa as the approval is tied to that specific passport. Since your son’s passport will expire in July, it is advisable to renew the passport first before submitting the online application. This is particularly important as Canada does not typically issue a visa that is more than the validity of the passport.
I hope this helps? Good luck!
I want to escort my son for school resumption in Aug/Sep, so I need to process a visa for myself. Do I need to get a letter of invitation for that purpose or I can put my documents together? Will the letter of invitation give me a higher chance of getting the visa? I had previous Canadian visa that just expired.
Bola,
You can accompany your son for his school resumption in Aug/Sep. You are not required to get a letter of invitation since the purpose of your trip is to accompany your son. The fact that you had a previous Canadian visa is a plus. But keep in mind that you still need to prove that you meet the requirements for a TRV.
Good luck!
Hi, I have applied for the visa but I did not get a biometrics Invitation letter, It is over 72 hours of application. This is my first time applying for a canada visit visa
Good day,pls I already uploaded my online bank statement that is not signed but it’s stamped though I ve not submitted my application yet,can it be retrieved so I can upload the scanned signed copy?
Hello CanadaWiz Team
Please is Canada issuing tourist visa now? I don’t have anyone in Canada to give me letter of invitation, me and my Fiancee just want to go there for Christmas/New year.
I also had just one travel history on my passport which is United Arab Emirates Dubai
Thank you
Hi, thanks so much for this information, God bless you.
My husband recently arrived in Canada on a study permit precisely last month, I and my daughter will like to visit him. Please what is the best route to go about it.
Thanks in anticipation.
Good morning please did you have to book online for the biometric? Can I also submit what other documents before submitting the biometric?
Thanks
Please I want to know if I can submit a biometric i use for another country?
Thanks
Aneru
I applied for a visiting visa to visit my husband for our 1 year marriage anniversary, we included the time for visit and number of days I will be staying (mind you, we have spousal visa processing).
It’s been 3 weeks since we applied for the visa, is there a possibility the visa will be approved?
I did my biometrics in nigeria but am not in the country when my application was approved..can I submit my passport in another country??
Abisola,
Congratulations on your visa approval. Yes, you can submit your passport in another country.