Gather all the necessary documents that are required for your Canada visa application.
These documents include:
- Identity document
- Proof of relationship
- Bank account statement
- Itinerary
- Letter of invitation
- Travel history
- Proof of employer
Step 2: Apply
Apply for a Canada visa, either online or on paper.
Online applications require you to:
- Have a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents to upload
- Have a valid credit card to pay with
- Paper applications require reading the instruction guide and preparing your application package.
Step 3: Submit
Submit your application package.
If you submit a paper application, you must select the country or territory you are applying to get your local visa office instructions.
If you need help to open an application form or fill one out, you can get help in the Help Centre.
Another Easy Way to apply for a Canada visa
Here are some easy ways to apply for a Canada visa.
Express Entry: Apply as a skilled worker
Family sponsorship: Apply by being sponsored by a family member
Provincial nominees: Apply by being nominated by a Canadian province or territory
Quebec-selected skilled workers: Apply as a skilled worker in the province of Quebec
Atlantic Immigration Program: Apply by graduating from a school or working in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador
Family-based humanitarian program: Apply as a national of Colombia, Haiti, or Venezuela living in Latin America or the Caribbean, with family in Canada
Self-employed: Apply as a self-employed person in cultural or athletic activities
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: Apply through smaller Canadian communities that support their local economy through immigration
Agri-Food Pilot: Apply by working in specific agri-food industries and occupations
Temporary resident to permanent resident pathway: Apply through this limited-time pathway to permanent residence
Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents: Apply through these pathways for eligible Hong Kong residents who are currently in Canada
Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot: Apply through economic permanent residence pathways as an eligible skilled refugee
Refugees: Apply as a refugee or become a sponsor
Francophone immigration: Apply to live, work, or study in French in a Francophone community outside of Quebec.