Visitor Visas
Visitor Visa: for a single applicant or an entire family
A temporary resident visa application prepared correctly the first time, for tourism, family visits, or short personal trips, filed consistently across every family member applying together.
Overview
A visitor visa, formally a Temporary Resident Visa, allows entry to Canada for tourism, family visits, or personal travel. Combined visa and biometric fees run close to CAD 185 per adult, and a typical stay is up to 6 months per entry, though the exact length is set by the border services officer at the port of entry.
What officers look for
Approval depends heavily on demonstrating strong ties to your home country, a genuine and clearly stated purpose of visit, sufficient financial capacity for the trip, and a consistent travel history. Weak or inconsistent evidence on any of these points is the most common reason for refusal.
Applying as a family
When multiple family members apply together, we prepare every application as a coordinated set, with consistent dates, funding sources, and supporting letters, rather than filing each person’s paperwork in isolation.
How Vanguard helps
- A document strategy built around your specific travel purpose
- Letter of invitation review where a Canadian host is involved
- Full application filing for individuals or families
- Refusal review and reapplication strategy if a prior visa was denied
Frequently Asked
Questions about Visitor Visa
How long can I stay on a visitor visa?
Typically up to 6 months per entry, though the border services officer at entry has final discretion.
What is the most common reason for refusal?
Insufficient proof of ties to your home country or weak financial documentation, which is why we focus heavily on these two areas.
Can I apply again after a refusal?
Yes, and we review the refusal reasons first to strengthen the specific weaknesses before reapplying.
Ready to move forward with Visitor Visa?
Book a paid consultation and leave with a written plan built specifically around your file.