Planning a Visit to Canada?
Whether you hope to see Canadian cities, visit loved ones or take a short family holiday, your application should tell a clear and honest story about your trip. The Visa Guru helps you understand the main questions you should prepare for before applying.
What is a Canada visitor visa?
A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an entry document required for many travellers, depending on nationality and travel circumstances. Many visitors can stay for up to six months on entry, although an officer may determine a different period. Visa validity and permitted stay are not the same.
Tourism and visiting family
A tourism application can focus on a planned holiday, itinerary and funding. A family visit may also include information about the host, relationship and invitation where relevant. The requirement to show that the visit is temporary remains important.
What evidence may be relevant?
- Valid passport and identity information.
- Purpose of travel and proposed duration.
- Employment, business or family commitments outside Canada.
- Financial circumstances and travel funding.
- Invitation details if staying with family or friends.
- Travel history and previous visa decisions.
Applying from India or while resident in the UK
Your country of residence, nationality and immigration status can affect your application steps and evidence. Tell us where you live now, not just which passport you hold.
How enquiries work
- Choose Canada Visitor Visa on our form.
- Tell us whether you are travelling for tourism or to visit family.
- Add your intended dates and country of residence.
- We respond with information about the process and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can relatives invite me to Canada?
Yes, an invitation may be relevant in a family-visit application, but it does not guarantee that a visa will be granted.
Does a long-validity visa mean I can stay for years at once?
No. The length of stay at entry is distinct from the visa’s validity period.
Do I need a visa if I live in the UK but hold an Indian passport?
Entry-document requirements depend on nationality and other facts, not residence alone. Check the current Canadian government requirements.
Can I travel with my child?
Families can travel together, but each traveller may need their own appropriate document and application.