This includes the documents that support your visa application.
Check the list of documents based on your situation.
Document | Required | Description | Details to include | When you may need this document |
---|---|---|---|---|
Letter of invitation | No (optional) – visa application Yes – super visa application Only | A letter written by your family member in Canada. It can confirm that your purpose for visiting Canada is valid. | A copy of the letter from the family member inviting you to Canada. The letter must be written to you from your family member. Consult details to include in the letter | Submit with visa or super visa application |
Proof of medical insurance | Yes – super visa application Only | For super visa applicants only. Proof that medical insurance for at least $100,000 coverage has been purchased from a Canadian insurance company. | A copy of the insurance certificate or policy you received for medical insurance coverage for 1 year with a Canadian insurance company. | Submit with super visa application |
Proof that Child or Grandchild meets low income cut-off minimum (LICO) | Yes – super visa application Only | Documents that show that the super visa applicant’s child or grandchild meets the low income cut-off minimum. | Submit one of the following documents:
| Submit with super visa application |
Proof of Relationship | Yes – super visa application | Proof of your relationship with the person or family member inviting you to Canada. | This can include a copy of
| Submit with super visa application |
Immigration medical exam | Yes – super visa application Only | A document confirming that you had an immigration medical exam (IME). | The exam must conducted by a panel physician authorized by IRCC. Get complete details about how to get a medical exam with a panel physician. | Submit with super visa application, or wait for instructions from the visa office. |
Travel history | No (optional) – visa application | If you’ve travelled to Canada or to other countries, this can show that you’ve been able to get a visa in the past. Proof of this includes copies of previous visas in your passport. | A clear copy of 1 or more of the following:
| Submit with visa application |
Itinerary | No (optional) – visa application | Documents that show how long you plan to stay and what you’ll do in Canada. | Copies of any of the following:
| Submit with visa application |
Account statement | No (optional) – visa application | This can help us understand if you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada. | Bank name and contact This allows us to contact your bank or financial institution with questions. Proof it is your account Your name and address on the statement show that the account is yours. Account details At least 6 months of account details, including balances, helps us understand your financial situation. | Submit with visa application |
Employer information | No (optional) – visa application | A letter from your employer can confirm that you have a stable job and will return to it. It can also show that your employer supports your visit to Canada. | The letter should be printed on your employer’s official letterhead. The letter should include:
| Submit with visa application |
Identity document | Yes – visa application | Documents we accept:
Documents we don’t accept:
| A clear colour copy of your valid passport or travel document that you’ll use to travel to Canada.If you have a passport, you must provide a copy of
If you have a travel document, it must be issued by a government and include your
| Submit with visa application |
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