If you’re traveling to Canada and you need to apply for a visa, please see the complete list below for the Canadian tourist visa application requirements. Make sure you submit the complete requirements to get your visa approved.
Canadian Tourist Visa Application Requirements
1. Online Application Form:
a. A tourist visa is valid from the date of issue.
b. Application must be completed and submitted online.
2. Photograph:
a. One (1) photo of size 51mm x 51 mm. Paste this on Page 1 of the Application Form.
b. Photo must be compliant with specifications
3. Signatures:
a. Sign at Page 1, inside the box, below your photo, and at Page 2.
Minor Applicants (Below 18 Years):
a. Signature must match with the valid passport.
b. If a minor cannot sign, using only black or blue ink, apply left hand thumb impression for boys & right for girls at Pages 1 & 2.
c. In this case, both parents must also sign below the applicant’s signature on Page 2 only and on the consent form.
4. Documents:
a. Canadian/Foreign passport and photocopies.
b. Must be valid for at least 190 days.
c. Must have at least two blank/unstamped pages.
d. Proof of address: driver’s license/utility bill/Govt. issued id (Photocopy) Proof of Address (Photocopy of Driver’s License/Utility Bill/Bank Statement) (The latter two must be less than 6 months old)
e. If applicant’s place of birth is outside Canada, Bank statement with more than CAD 5000 closing balance and letter of employment are required if 10 years tourist visa is applied for.
5. Documents for Minor applicant (below 18 years)-Photocopies
a. Valid passport copies of both parents
b. Minor consent form – duly completed and signed by both the parents
c. Copy of birth certificate with both parents name on it
d. Proof of address of either parent
(Minor traveling without parents)
a. Notarized affidavit indicating consent to travel duly signed by both parents.
b. Passport photocopy of the person traveling with
(If either parent is out of the country while applying, that parent needs to provide the following in addition)
a. Notarized affidavit indicating consent to spouse to travel with minor
b. Notarized passport copies of second parent who is abroad
Additional documents for Minor applicant in case parents are Nationals of your country
a. Passport copies of both parents
b. Photocopy of status of parents(PR card/Work permit/Study permit)
(If parents acquired foreign nationality)
a. Current passport copies
b. Cancelled passports copies/ copy of surrender certificate/copy of citizenship certificate
c. Copy of landing paper
7. Additional documents for Non-Canadian Passport:
a. ‘Additional Form to be filled by Non-Canadian Nationals’ – duly completed and signed.
b. Proof of work status in Canada: PR Card or Work Permit (photocopies)
c. Job letter
d. Bank statement
e. flight itinerary for visa
8. Visa fees
Please visit the Canadian embassy website as well to double-check the requirements.