How To Apply For Your Canada Tourist Visa

 

Now you know the basics about the Canada Tourist Visa. Now you need to understand the process of applying for your visa. The application process might seem a bit difficult at first. Still, if you follow my guide, you should complete it easily.

I'll divide the How-To process into steps and add additional screenshots for your convenience. Be sure to bookmark this page to quickly return to it when you start your own application process.

 

In this How-To section, you'll find the following information:

 

Step 1 - Complete The Canada Tourist Visa Application Form

Step 2 - The Required Documents For Your Canada Tourist Visa

Step 3 - Schedule Your Biometrics Appointment

Step 4 - Attend Your Biometrics Appointment

Step 5- Submit Your Original Passport

Step 6 - Get Your Shipping Labels

 

First, we'll look at the Canada Tourist Visa Online Application Form. Phew what a mouth full...

 

Quick note: I recommend using the clickable links above to navigate this section. The online application process can take a while, and there are a lot of complicated steps you need to take. Therefore, I'll be providing an extremely detailed guide you can follow. Also, I'll add multiple screenshots for your convenience.

 
 
What Are The Canada Tourist Visa Fees?

For your Canada Tourist Visa, or Visitors Visa, you can expect to pay the following amounts:

 

Canada Visa application fee - $78.18 USD or $100 CAD

 

Biometric fee - $66.45 USD or $85 CAD

 

These are the fees I paid when I first applied for my Canada Visa. Keep in mind that fees are subject to change and may not be the same for you. Also, at the end of the visa application process, you'll need to submit your passport via post. To do this, you'll need to purchase the appropriate shipping labels, which cost around $90.

                                        Canada Tourist Visa Application Link
     

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The Canada Visitor Visa process requires you to meet the following criteria:

·       A valid passport with an expiry date that is after six months or more.
·       Documents that prove you have enough ties to your home country.
·       Financial statements that prove you have enough funds to support your stay in Canada
·       A letter of invitation from your relatives if you are planning to stay with them
·       Medical clearance certificate if you need to undergo a medical exam before your trip

When applying for a visit visa, you must also provide a cover letter, which is a crucial component of the application. The following elements should be included:

The reason for going to the destination.

Explanation of how you plan to handle your trip expenses, as well as confirmation that you have the finances to do so.

Describe your income source.

Describe if you have a Canadian sponsor – Describe your relationship with your sponsor and why you were chosen as a sponsor.

Give a summary of your flying itinerary, including your flight schedule as well as the dates of your key scheduled activities in Canada.

The purpose of your trip.

A description of how you plan to handle your travel expenses, as well as proof that you have the necessary finances.

Description of your source of income.

Details of your flight.