--- title: "Visit Canada" description: "Make your visit a clear, well-prepared plan." url: "https://canadavisadesk.com/visit-canada" updated: "2026-10-06" source: "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html" publisher: "Canada Visa Desk" --- # Visit Canada > Make your visit a clear, well-prepared plan. Canonical page: https://canadavisadesk.com/visit-canada ## Overview Understand the travel document for your trip and prepare a clear account of why you are visiting. A visitor visa and permission to remain in Canada serve different purposes. ## Who it is for People planning tourism, a family or friend visit, or an eligible business visit. ## Eligibility Your passport, travel document, purpose and travel arrangements determine the route to check. Use current IRCC guidance for your situation. ## Documents to prepare ## Start with the purpose of the visit Before assembling files, write down the basic facts: who is travelling, the reason for the visit, the intended dates, where you expect to stay and who will pay. This is an organizing exercise, not a script to copy into every application. Your explanation should reflect the trip you actually intend to make. A parent visiting an adult child, a tourist planning a holiday and a person attending a business meeting can need different supporting evidence. Use the current IRCC application instructions and the checklist generated for your situation to decide what belongs in the submission. Official application instructions. ## Make the documents tell the same story A useful preparation method is to group documents by the question they help answer. Keep identity and travel documents together. Group trip arrangements separately from financial records and the information about your host. Then compare dates, names and explanations across those groups. For example, if your draft itinerary describes a two-week visit but a host’s letter refers to a much longer stay, resolve the discrepancy using the real plan. Do not change facts simply to make the application look stronger. If the plan has genuinely changed, make sure the final information is consistent. Our visitor checklist is a planning aid for organizing your preparation. It cannot replace the personalized document list or a request sent by IRCC. Keep a final copy of everything submitted so you can understand and respond to any later request. ## Budget for more than one fee Use the government-fee calculator for the application type and family situation, then check its official source. Keep government charges separate from any professional fee and third-party costs. Ask for a written service scope before agreeing to paid support, including what is included, what is excluded and who will deliver it. Check the current government fee in the fee calculator and request a written professional quote that explains currency, applicable taxes, included work and any extra charges. If a package starts at a quoted amount, confirm what can change the final price before engaging. ## Understand the processing estimate Use the India processing page to check the latest published estimate for the correct application type. Read the retrieval date and any stale-data notice. An estimate is not an appointment or a guaranteed decision date; your own letters and official account remain the sources for requests about your file. IRCC processing estimates. ## If you have been refused before Begin with the actual refusal letter, any decision note you received and the previous submission. Organize what the documents say before deciding on a next step. A new application should not simply repeat the old material with a new cover page. Questions about legal remedies or deadlines need appropriately qualified advice. ## Talk to Canada Visa Desk If you would like to discuss the support available, message our team with the topic of your enquiry. We can explain the next contact step and the service scope before you decide whether to proceed. WhatsApp our team · Call +91 91155 80911 ## Document checklist - Passport and identity records - Purpose of visit and proposed itinerary - Financial evidence - Relevant invitation and relationship records - Country-specific documents requested by IRCC ## Application steps 1. Check the visa or eTA route. 2. Build a consistent document pack. 3. Submit using the official application instructions. 4. Follow biometrics and document requests. 5. Prepare for travel after a decision. ## Common mistakes - Unexplained deposits or inconsistent financial evidence - An itinerary that conflicts with the stated purpose - Missing country-specific instructions ## Fees Government fees are separate from our professional fees. Medical examinations, biometrics, insurance, translations and other third-party costs may apply. Confirm the current government fee with IRCC and request a written service scope before paying. ## Published professional packages - **Canada visitor visa preparation** — ₹7,499 (India; fixed). Scope: Application preparation; Visit explanation and document review; Biometrics preparation support. Source: https://www.lifesetoverseas.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-05). - **Visitor preparation for family of a Canadian resident** — C$249 (Canada; fixed). Scope: Family visit document preparation; Invitation and host evidence support. Source: https://www.lifesetoverseas.com/canada/in-canada/visitor-visa-for-family (checked 2026-10-05). These are published professional service prices, with GST included. Government fees and third-party costs are separate where applicable. Prices apply to the named package and region; confirm your scope and written quote before paying. ## Processing time Processing times are estimates, not guarantees. Select your application type and country in Processing Times, or check directly with IRCC. A published estimate does not predict the decision date for your file. ## After you apply Keep a copy of your submission, check the official account used to apply, and follow any request from IRCC. Respond by the deadline in your letter. Our preparation progress is separate from official IRCC application status. ## Understanding a refusal Review the stated concerns before reapplying. Reusing the same documents without addressing those concerns can leave the original questions unresolved. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does a visitor visa guarantee entry? No. The border officer determines admission and the conditions of your stay. ### Can I extend my visit? Check the visitor record instructions. Extending your stay and renewing a travel visa are different processes. ## Official source https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html (editorial check 2026-10-06) - [IRCC visitor visa guidance](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html) - [Official application instructions](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html) - [IRCC processing estimates](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html) _Canada Visa Desk is an independent information and application-preparation platform operated by Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited (India). It is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Immigration decisions are made by IRCC and Canadian border officers. Processing times and fees are published estimates and can change; verify with the official source linked on each page._