Canada checklist

Canada tourist visa document checklist

The documents and steps for a Canadian visitor visa. Biometrics are given at the Kathmandu visa application centre.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Checklist version 2026.10

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Documents

Valid passport
Required
Official source: IRCC: Apply for a visitor visa
Bank statement with at least 6 months of account details
Required
It should show the bank's name and contact details and prove the account is yours.
Official source: IRCC: Apply for a visitor visa
Letter of invitation from someone in Canada
Requiredif you have a host in Canada
IRCC asks for it. The inviter writes it themselves, and it does not guarantee a visa.
Official source: IRCC: Letter of invitation
Proof of your relationship to the inviter
If it appliesif you have a host in Canada
For example a marriage certificate or a birth certificate.
Official source: IRCC: Apply for a visitor visa

Pay the CAD 100 visitor visa fee
Required
Official source: IRCC: Apply for a visitor visa
Pay the CAD 85 biometrics fee
Required
Official source: IRCC: Fee list
Give biometrics at the Kathmandu visa application centre
Required
The appointment is free: do not pay anyone to book it.
Official source: IRCC: Apply for a visitor visa

General information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change: always confirm on the official government site before you apply.

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