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Invitation Letter for Canadian Visitor Visa

A letter of invitation supporting a visitor visa application to Canada — inviting a relative or friend and describing the visit. Fill it in online and download a ready-to-sign PDF. Notarization is optional unless a specific instruction asks for it.

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Also known as

  • Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa
  • Letter of Invitation (Canada)
  • Super Visa Invitation Letter
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    • Visitor Visa Invitation Sample

Invitation Letter for Canadian Visitor Visa

To: Canadian Embassy/Consulate — Immigration Division

Address: ______

Date: ______

Subject: Invitation on Behalf of ______

Dear Immigration Officer,

I, ______, hold ______ citizenship and am a ______ residing at ______. I am writing to formally invite my ______ ______, who resides in ______, to visit Canada from ______ to ______.

This letter is submitted in support of their application for a Canadian Visitor Visa. The reason for ______'s visit is ______. I will host them at ______ for the duration of their stay, and ______ will be responsible for covering meals, local travel, and sightseeing expenses.

______'s details are as follows:

1. Date of birth: ______

2. Place of birth: ______

3. Passport number: ______

4. Passport expiry date: ______

5. Address:

6. Phone: ______

7. Email: ______

My own details are as follows:

1. Name: ______

2. Phone: ______

3. Email: ______

4. Date of birth: ______

5. Address: ______

6. Immigration status: ______

7. Nationality: ______

8. Passport number: ______

9. Occupation: ______

10. Employer: ______

11. Length of employment: ______

12. Household size: ______

I appreciate your consideration of this Visitor Visa application. Should you need any additional information, please feel free to reach out to me directly.

I/We solemnly declare that the contents of this document are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief.

Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.

______________________________
A Commissioner of Oaths / Notary Public

______________________________
______

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Invitation Letter for Canadian Visitor Visa

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01Visitor Details

Visitor's full name

Embassy or consulate address

Host's email address

Invitation Letter for Canadian Visitor Visa

To: Canadian Embassy/Consulate — Immigration Division

Address: ______

Date: ______

Subject: Invitation on Behalf of ______

Dear Immigration Officer,

I, ______, hold ______ citizenship and am a ______ residing at ______. I am writing to formally invite my ______ ______, who resides in ______, to visit Canada from ______ to ______.

This letter is submitted in support of their application for a Canadian Visitor Visa. The reason for ______'s visit is ______. I will host them at ______ for the duration of their stay, and ______ will be responsible for covering meals, local travel, and sightseeing expenses.

______'s details are as follows:

1. Date of birth: ______

2. Place of birth: ______

3. Passport number: ______

4. Passport expiry date: ______

5. Address:

6. Phone: ______

7. Email: ______

My own details are as follows:

1. Name: ______

2. Phone: ______

3. Email: ______

4. Date of birth: ______

5. Address: ______

6. Immigration status: ______

7. Nationality: ______

8. Passport number: ______

9. Occupation: ______

10. Employer: ______

11. Length of employment: ______

12. Household size: ______

I appreciate your consideration of this Visitor Visa application. Should you need any additional information, please feel free to reach out to me directly.

I/We solemnly declare that the contents of this document are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief.

Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.

______________________________
A Commissioner of Oaths / Notary Public

______________________________
______

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  1. 01

    What is a letter of invitation?

    A letter of invitation — also called an invitation letter for a visitor visa or super visa — is written by a host in Canada to support a visitor’s application, describing who is invited, why, and for how long.

    It is one supporting document among others; it does not guarantee a visa, which the visa office decides.

  2. 02

    When you might use one

    It supports a visitor’s application to come to Canada.

    • Inviting a relative or friend to visit Canada on a visitor visa.
    • Supporting a parent or grandparent super visa application.
    • Describing the visit, accommodation, and any support you will provide.
  3. 03

    What to include

    Identify yourself as the host and the person you are inviting, your relationship, the purpose and dates of the visit, and the accommodation and any support you will provide. Be truthful and consistent with the visitor’s own application.

    Use only the supporting documents requested by the current checklist or recommended by an authorized representative; do not add sworn declarations by default.

  4. 04

    How to notarize a letter of invitation in Ontario

    Once you have filled in your letter of invitation and downloaded the PDF, do not sign it in advance if a witnessed signature is requested or chosen. A notary public records the host's identity, signature, and signing date; the notary does not validate the letter's contents or the visa application.

    Minute Notary witnesses your letter of invitation online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.

    • Fill in the document online and download a clean, ready-to-sign PDF — free, no account.
    • Book an in-person Ottawa office or mobile appointment only if witnessed-signature evidence is requested or independently chosen.
    • Present valid photo ID; we witness your signature and apply the notary seal.
    • Confirm the current IRCC checklist or receiving-party requirements before submitting the document.
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Short notes from our notary on this template. Worth a minute before you start.

  1. 01

    Reviewed for use in Ontario by a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits.

  2. 02

    Fill it in online for free and download a ready-to-sign PDF — no account required.

  3. 03

    If witnessing is requested or chosen, sign live before the notary; the seal records that act only.

  4. 04

    Optional notarial witnessing is available in person at an Ottawa office or by mobile visit.

Frequently asked

Questions about the Invitation Letter for Canadian Visitor Visa

01
What is a letter of invitation for?
To support a visitor’s application to come to Canada by describing who is invited, the purpose and length of the visit, and the arrangements.
02
Does an invitation letter guarantee a visa?
No. It is one supporting document; the visa office decides the application. Be truthful and consistent with the visitor’s own materials.
03
Should it be notarized?
IRCC's published invitation-letter guidance does not require notarization. A notary can witness the host's signature in person at an Ottawa office or mobile appointment if a specific checklist or receiving party asks, or if the host independently wants witnessed-signature evidence. The seal does not validate the contents or improve approval odds.
04
What should I include?
The host and invitee, your relationship, the purpose and dates of the visit, the accommodation, and any support you will provide.

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