Are you planning a trip to Canada for tourism, to visit family or friends, or for business purposes? Global Compass Consultants (GCC) is ready to assist you in acquiring a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for Canada. Our expertise will help maximize your chances of successfully obtaining the visa, ensuring a smooth process.

Processing Time:
Typically, Canadian visitor visas are processed within 8 to 12 weeks.

Visa Validity:
A Canadian visitor visa can be valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires, depending on the discretion of the visa officer.

Visa Validity:
A Canadian visitor visa can be valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires, depending on the discretion of the visa officer.

Stay Period:
The duration of your stay is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.

Canadian Government Fees

Application Processing Fee
Per person: 100 Canadian Dollars
Family (5 or more): 500 Canadian Dollars
Biometrics Fee
Per person: 85 Canadian Dollars
Family (2 or more): 170 Canadian Dollars

Basic Requirements for a Canadian Visitor Visa (Tourism Purpose)
Documents Needed:

1. Cover Letter
2. Completed Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257)
3. Family Information Form (IMM 5645), if applicable
4. Schedule 1 – Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257 – Schedule 1), if applicable
5. Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409), if applicable
6. Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476), if applicable
7. Visa processing and biometric fee
8. Valid passport (must have one blank page other than the last)
9. Two recent passport-sized photos
10. Proof of current immigration status, if applicable (e.g., study or work permit)
11. Proof of employment (employment letter, personal bank statement, salary slips, tax documents)
12. Proof of return travel (flight tickets and hotel bookings)
13. For minors: Letter of authorization from parents or guardians if traveling alone

Requirements for a Canadian Business Visa

If traveling for business, additional documentation may include:

• Business license and registration documents
• Business-related financial documents
• Invitation letter from the Canadian business
• Proof of ongoing business activities between the applicant and the Canadian company

Canadian Visitor Visa for Visiting Family or Friends

When visiting family or friends, additional requirements include:

• Invitation letter from your host in Canada
• Proof of the host’s immigration status
• Financial support documents from the host if your trip is sponsored

Canadian Transit Visa

For those passing through Canada en route to another destination, the Canadian Transit Visa has specific requirements including:

• Valid passport
• Proof of visa for the onward destination
• Flight itinerary to the onward destination

Contact Global Compass Consultants Our team is here to support you through the visa application process. We are available from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. You can also email us at any time, and we’ll respond within one business day.