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 ↗Your details
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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__. ______________________________ Commissioner for Taking Affidavits / Notary Public
Unfilled details appear as [bracketed placeholders]. Do not sign yet — sworn, affirmed and witnessed documents are signed in front of the commissioner during your appointment.
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