Canada welcomes millions of visitors every year whether for tourism, family visits, business trips, or special events. If you want to visit Canada but are not from a visa exempt country, you must apply for a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV). At Sober Immigration, we help individuals and families prepare strong visitor visa applications, ensuring all documents and explanations are in order to maximize approval chances.
What is a Visitor Visa (TRV)?
A Visitor Visa is an official document placed in your passport by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It shows that you meet the requirements to enter Canada as a temporary resident. Visitor visas are typically issued for:
- Single entry (one visit).
- Multiple entry (valid for up to 10 years or until passport expiry).
Who Needs a Visitor Visa?
You need a visitor visa if you are from a non visa exempt country and want to:
- Visit family or friends in Canada.
- Travel for tourism or vacation.
- Attend business meetings, conferences, or events.
- Participate in short term training or courses (less than 6 months).
- If you are from a visa exempt country, you may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead.
Visitor Visa Requirements
To qualify for a visitor visa, you must show IRCC that you will:
- Leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.
- Have sufficient funds to cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
- Have strong ties to your home country (employment, property, family, responsibilities).
- Provide a clear purpose of visit (invitation letter, travel plan, business agenda).
- Have no history of immigration violations or inadmissibility (criminal, medical, or misrepresentation).
Documents Needed for Visitor Visa
A complete application typically includes:
- Valid passport.
- Application forms (IMM 5257 and supporting forms).
- Photographs meeting IRCC requirements.
- Proof of financial support (bank statements, employment letters, pay stubs).
- Proof of ties to home country (employment, family, property).
- Travel itinerary or flight reservations.
- Invitation letter (if visiting family or friends).
- Business documents (if attending a meeting or conference).
- Visa fee payment.
Common Reasons for Visitor Visa Refusals
Visitor visa refusals are common because IRCC doubts the applicant's intent. The most frequent refusal reasons include:
- Insufficient proof of funds.
- Weak or unclear travel purpose.
- Lack of strong ties to home country.
- Poor travel history.
- Previous visa refusals or overstays.
How Sober Immigration Helps
At Sober Immigration, we provide:
- A detailed review of your case and eligibility.
- Guidance on supporting documents to strengthen your application.
- Drafting of invitation letters and explanation letters.
- Step-by-step preparation and submission of your TRV application.
- Support in case of refusals, reconsiderations, or judicial reviews.
Why Choose Sober Immigration?
- Licensed Canadian immigration consultants.
- Extensive experience in visitor visa and refusal cases.
- Honest, transparent guidance we tell you your chances before applying.
- Support for both first-time applicants and refused applicants.
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