Inviting People to Visit You in Canada
Your family may want to visit you during your stay in Canada. Many countries require family members to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) in order to enter Canada. When your family member goes to apply for a TRV, they must provide the embassy with a letter of invitation from you.
This letter must be in English and should include the following information about the person being invited:
- Complete name
- Date of birth
- The person’s address and telephone number
- Your relationship to the person being invited
- The purpose of the trip
- How long the person you are inviting intends to stay in Canada
- Details on accommodation and living expenses
- The date the person you are inviting intends to leave Canada
Your letter must also include the following information about yourself:
- Complete name
- Date of birth
- Address and telephone number in Canada
- Student Status information (a letter from your Registrar is useful).
A photocopy of a document proving your status in Canada (Study permit or Work Permit)
Please note that in some cases the letter may need to be notarized. That is if it is required by the visa office where your family is submitting their application. Therefore, you should check the website of the visa office where your family is applying for a list of documents required. For a list of visa offices aborad, visit the Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) website.
For more detailed information about writing your letter of invitation, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website.
