Standard Canada Visa Requirements

Here are the documents required for a Canada visa:

 Your passport.
 Appropriate Canada visa application form.
 Proof of paid Canada visa fees.
 Photographs in accordance with the photo requirements for Canada visa.
 Proof of financial means.
 Proof you will return to your home country once the Canadian visa expires.
 Identity and Civil Status Documents.
 Police clearances.
 Medical exam.
 A cover letter that explains the purpose of your travel to Canada.
 Letter of support/invitation to Canada.

Age
The requirements may differ based on whether the applicant is an adult (over 18) or a minor
(17 or under). Only adults can be primary applicants on an application. The minors must be
attached as the dependents.

Passport
You must have a valid passport and any other travel documentation. When you apply for a
Canadian visa, you have to provide photocopies of the information page of your passport. It
must include:

 Your passport number.

 The date of issue and expiry.
 Your personal information: name, photo, place of birth, and date of birth.

Police clearances
You will have to prove that you do not have any previous criminal records and are not a
danger to Canadian society. You can do this by obtaining a police certificate or clearance in
your home country.

Medical exam
You have to be in good health in order to obtain a Canadian visa. In order to prove that, you
may be required to enter a medical examination and include the results in your application.