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Invitation letter (visitor visa)

A letter inviting a family member or friend to visit Canada, in support of a visitor-visa application.

Official reference: IRCC — inviting someone to visit Canada

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TO THE VISA OFFICER

Re: Letter of invitation for [guest full name]

I, [host full name], a [citizen / permanent resident] of Canada residing at [address in Canada], am writing to invite my [relationship], [guest full name], to visit me in Canada.

The purpose of the visit is [purpose of visit]. The intended visit is from [arrival date] to [departure date].

I confirm the information above is true to the best of my knowledge.


______________________________
Signature of host

Declared before me at ____________________, Ontario,
this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

______________________________
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