DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENT (VISITOR) VISAVisitor-visa documents depend on the reason for travel and the applicant’s circumstances. Begin with IRCC’s visitor-visa application instructions and the personalized checklist provided in the application portal.

The following are examples of supporting documents for a relative’s visit, not a complete government checklist. Evidence of the visit’s purpose, financial support and the applicant’s circumstances should be consistent and accurate. Notarization is not a universal requirement for every document; follow the applicable instructions for translations, copies and certification. Our office can advise on what is relevant in your particular case.

Copies of your record of landing or Canadian citizenship, your spouse’s record of landing or citizenship

Copies of your record of employment and t4 slips for both you and your spouse, original letters from your employer stating the length of service, description of job and the amount of annual income.

If you own a house, a copy of your title and property tax bill

If there is a compelling reason for the visitor visa application please provide proof, copies of documents:

• if wedding, provide invitation card, marriage license, copy of the banquet contract,copy from the church / temple etc. of when the wedding will take place.

• a pregnancy letter from the doctor that you or your spouse is pregnant and require the parents to assist with the household duties.

• death in the family, please provide death certificate, funeral home arrangements etc.

• sickness in the family, letter from the doctor stating the reasons, letter from the hospital etc.

If you are paying for the tickets provide proof (letter) from the travel agency with travel itinerary, travel insurance, etc.

Letter from your bank that shows your net worth so that you can prove that you are capable of maintaining your relative while they are visiting you in Canada.