If you are planning to travel to Canada to visit relatives or friends, you will need a visitor visa, also known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
Documents Required for a Canadian Visitor Visa
Passport
A passport valid for at least the entire planned period of stay in Canada and containing at least two blank pages for visa stamps.
Photo for the Online Application
A photo in JPEG or JPG format:
- file size: from 60 KB to 240 KB;
- resolution: at least 600 × 800 pixels.
We recommend taking the photo at a professional photo studio and specifying that it is required for a Canadian visa application.
Invitation Letter from the Host in Canada
The invitation letter should include:
- the full name of the inviting person;
- their address and status in Canada;
- a description of their relationship with the applicant;
- the planned period of the visit.
Documents from the Host in Canada
Recommended documents include:
- a copy of the passport or PR Card;
- proof of financial capacity;
- a bank statement;
- an employment letter;
- a Notice of Assessment;
- other documents, if required.
Documents Confirming the Applicant’s Ties to Their Home Country
These may include:
- an employment or study certificate;
- property ownership documents;
- a marriage certificate;
- children’s birth certificates;
- other documents confirming the intention to return after the trip.
Proof of the Applicant’s Financial Capacity
A bank statement or other documents confirming that the applicant has sufficient funds for the trip.
Travel Plan
If available:
- a letter explaining the purpose of the trip;
- flight reservations;
- hotel booking confirmation;
- a preliminary travel itinerary.
Purpose of Travel Letter
A letter written in free form and including:
- the purpose of the visit;
- the planned duration of stay;
- the expected travel dates;
- information about accommodation in Canada.
Processing Time for a Canadian Visitor Visa
The processing time for a Canadian visitor visa application — Visitor Visa / Temporary Resident Visa — depends on:
- the country from which the application is submitted;
- the current workload of IRCC;
- the accuracy and completeness of the submitted documents.
The estimated processing time for Ukrainian citizens applying online from outside Canada is approximately 30–50 calendar days, excluding the time required for biometrics collection and passport delivery.
The exact processing time can be checked on the official IRCC website — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — by selecting:
- Application type: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
- Country of application: Ukraine
Please also take into account:
- periods of high demand, such as summer months and holidays;
- possible requests for additional documents.
We recommend submitting the application in advance — at least 2–3 months before the planned trip — to reduce the risk of delays.