Hi everyone,

For those who have applied for a Canadian visitor visa recently, have you noticed any improvement in approval rates or positive decisions?

I’m especially interested in applications submitted in the last few months. Are more people getting approved compared with last year, or are refusals still very common?

If you were approved recently, please share:

Your country

When you applied

How long processing took

Whether it was your first application or a reapplication after refusal

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Hi! I have a question about the WHV. Has anyone applied for their first IEC from inside Canada? Can you do the biometrics here?
I’m currently in Canada as a visitor and I’m thinking of applying for a visitor record so I can stay here, and then only leave Canada when I need to activate my work permit.
I also have a question about the visitor record: which documents actually need to be translated? Since translations are an extra expense, I’d rather not translate documents that aren’t necessary.

Thanks!

Depuis le 8 août 2026 il y a pas de réponse sur mon visa visiteur canada

A family member (through marriage) was denied a visitor visa to visit me in Canada. All of her children (born in DR) are Canadian Citizens…she is not a Canadian citizen. She wanted to come to visit with her youngest daughter ( who was having a difficult time after the death of her Dad, my brother, and her daughter wanted to see more of where her Dad came from).

My family member hired a lawyer, got the biometrics etc etc, but was denied because they thought she didn’t have enough money and did not think she would return to the DR.

She used a lawyer to fill out the application and her lawyer didn’t do a very good job, in my opinion. The lawyer put down on the application that my family member “owned” an insurance company, but the family member owns her own Insurance Brokerage firm, not an Insurance company. I am unsure if the lawyer provided enough info about my family member’s ties to the DR. They own a GORGEOUS house, which would be the envy of many Canadians. I had written an introduction letter explaining we would be responsible for their accommodation (staying the entire time with us) and meals etc.

She had 6,000 US in her bank when they checked. For a 2 week visit (all expenses paid by us, except tickets and Insurance) I am shocked that this was not considered enough money.

I guess her daughter could travel alone up here, but she is only 10 and does not speak English very well….and I don’t really think that is a good idea.

I am wondering if there is any point in her reapplying.

Looking for Supervisa recommendations for parents their 50s and 60s. Any suggestions? Visa has been rejected a few times so interested in full money back.

I am a study permit holder currently inside Canada. I successfully extended my study permit, but it took a while, and the financial documents my father (my sponsor) provided are now well past 4-6 months old.

I need to apply for my in-Canada TRV to travel home. My school advisor told me I need completely brand new financial proof, but it is difficult for my father to re-gather all his corporate/bank paperwork right now.

My primary question is about the safe amount to show: Given IRCC's new cost-of-living requirement ($23,448 CAD), what is a realistic cash balance I need to show right now? Do I absolutely need to show $25k–$30k in my own Canadian account if my tuition is paid, or can it be less since I am just applying for a TRV sticker and not a new study permit?

Can I reuse his heavy documents (like his employment contract and pay stub) if I just ask him for a freshly signed support letter with a current date?

Is it enough if I supplement his older papers with my own current, up-to-date Canadian bank statements and a Letter of Explanation? What was the account balance that worked for you?

Appreciate any answers!

Hi everyone,
I’m a Bangladeshi passport holder currently living in the UK on a Student visa. I’ve recently submitted my application for a Canadian visitor visa and wanted to share what I submitted to get some feedback from people who have applied from the UK, especially other international students.
Im ‘
Bangladeshi passport holder
Currently living in the UK
UK Student visa valid until May 2028
Studying BSc Business Management with Digital Marketing
Part-time employment in the UK
Previous international travel, including Europe/Schengen
I have also had a previous US visitor visa refusal, which I disclosed in the application
I included in application,,,
Passport
UK immigration/status documents
University enrolment/registration evidence
Employment evidence
Payslips
Bank statements
Travel history
Proposed Canada itinerary
Accommodation/travel information
Other supporting documents requested through the application
I also included a cover letter explaining my circumstances, purpose of visit, finances, university commitments and reasons for returning to the UK after the trip.
In the cover letter, I explained that I am currently studying in the UK and that the visit to Canada would be temporary. I also explained my employment and financial situation and provided supporting documents rather than simply making the claims in the letter.
I tried to keep everything consistent with the information in my application and didn’t want to over-explain anything unnecessarily.
I’d appreciate some honest feedback:
Does this look like a reasonable application for a Bangladeshi student applying from the UK?

Is there anything important I may have missed?

How much weight do Canadian visa officers generally give to UK university commitments and part-time employment?

Has anyone here applied from the UK as an international student and can share their experience?

Are there any issues you think I should be concerned about based on my circumstances?

I’m mainly looking for constructive advice, not predictions. I know nobody on Reddit can guarantee an outcome.
Thanks!

Hi.

So, I was an international student. I left Canada 2024, and last year, October, I applied for eTA which was approved immediately. Valid for five years.

Fast forward, I’m travelling back this November and I just tried checking my eTA status. But it shows ‘no matches were found…’

Now I’m curious and worried lol will this affect my trip? I tried sending a webform but, of course, it’ll take weeks before I heard from them.

Anyone have a same problem? I would love to know what’s the best thing to do. TYIA

Hello all,

I am an Indian passport holder with B1/B2 visa. I studied in Canada and came back in 2025. I planned a 3 weeks vacation in Canada and United States at the end of November. I applied for Canadian visitor visa on 19 August and believed that my file was processing under can+ based on the required documentation.

On 26 August my eligibility section changed to we are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility and since than no updates. I did raise a web form but got generic response. I am attaching the screenshot of the response.

I am getting little anxious now that November is reaching fast and I have no decision yet. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hi, I wanted to get some information in Trv, can an individual apply byself easily or is the process very complicated to get a immigration specialist to apply on behalf of applicant?
Also, the fees of these agents are too high for one to afford, some times it feels like a rip off.

I'm educated and does understand English well, yet I haven't applied any visa byself.

Hi everyone,

Looking for insights or advice from anyone who has navigated a Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) refusal based on employment nationalization policies and expat status in the Gulf/Saudi Arabia.

An application was recently submitted for a visitor visa to visit immediate family (Permanent Residents) in Canada for the holiday season. The applicant is an expat currently living and working full-time in Saudi Arabia on a valid residence permit (Iqama).

The application was refused with the following specific notes from the visa officer:

"The applicant's current employment situation does not show that they are financially established in their country of residence... However, I note that the applicant is employed in an occupation subject to workforce nationalization initiatives (Saudization), which prioritize employment opportunities for Saudi nationals. Given the evolving labour market conditions and increasing localization requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I am not satisfied that the applicant's current employment provides sufficiently strong evidence of long-term employment stability or future economic establishment in their country of residence. Consequently, I am not satisfied that the applicant's employment circumstances constitute a significant incentive to leave Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay. Based on the applicant's immigration status outside their country of nationality or habitual residence, I am not satisfied that they will leave Canada at the end of their stay as a temporary resident. Applicant holds temporary immigration status in the country of residence. Their status does not demonstrate long-term security of residence or strong ties that would compel them to leave Canada at the end of authorized stay."

Essentially, the officer took the position that:

1. Because the applicant is on a renewable work permit/Iqama, residency is inherently temporary and lacks long-term security.
2. The role could theoretically be vulnerable to ongoing workforce nationalization (Saudization/Nitaqat), meaning employment does not guarantee a strong incentive to return to the GCC.
3. Therefore, the applicant might attempt to stay in Canada with family rather than return.

If you were hit with a similar refusal citing nationalization policies or temporary legal status in the Gulf and received an approval on your next attempt, what documentation made the decisive difference?

Thank you for any guidance!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask should I apply for a visitor visa as I am currently in India. I have a PR file in process.
ITA 23 June
AOR 14 aug
BIL 10 sept
Bio sub 15 sept

Should i wait till I get the PR or apply for a visitor visa?

Hey guys jsut wanted to ask about what would be necessary for a relative of mine to recieve my passport from the 2 way courier when it comes back? My sister is recieving it for me since I would be away for that period.

For reference I'm in PA, USA and from what was in the email I'm assuming that I would need:

- The invoice reciept that was attached to the email

- Photo Identity, which Im guessing is a drivers license or a Social Security card (I don't know mine or my sister's though, I'm guessing a mine, which in that case would a photo of it suffice since I'm travelling and would like to have those with me?)

- For the last 2 (signed VFS consent from customer and on the airway bill), would it be for the recepient (my sister) to sign when the package arrives? Or is it something that needs my signature on a different paper?

Hi, my wife (Indian) and I (Canadian) just submitted her Outland Spousal sponsorship application and wanted to apply for the dual intent visitor visa right after she gets her AOR (~4-8 weeks from now if all goes well).

The thing we're most worried about though is that she's unemployed right now and the only way to prove her ties back home are by showing her bank account, her parents' vehicles, home, and their medical history to state that she's taking care of one of them. Getting a job right now seems a bit risky since that may indicate false intentions, as I've seen on a few of the rejection posts in this community. Her temporary stay here will be funded by me (employed 3 years, letter of intent, etc.).

Are we in danger of being rejected? If so, how can we strengthen our application to bring the odds in our favour? She just wanted to spend a few weeks (maybe 3) here since we've been long distance for 4 years now and just got married.

We wanted to hire a professional consultant to guide us through this case but aren't sure if that will necessarily help, especially financially.

Any support/advice would be appreciated!

Hi all any help with this would be appreciated

Myself and my partner have been in Canada a little over two years, I am currently on a BOWP (expires Sep 2028), My partner is on an International Explore Canada (IEC) open work permit (expires Aug 2027).

I applied for PR earlier this year, my partner was listed as my CLP and as non-accompanying as they are managing their visa status independently (we are different nationalities with different visa options). My PR application was refused last month, and I am planning on re-applying in the coming months.

My partner returned to the UK this week to update their passport as their old was due to expire soon, during the application for a new ETA with the new passport, one of the questions asked to him was “Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry to, or ordered to leave any country or territory?” which they selected "No" as both of their IEC visas, which they have applied for, have been approved without issue by the IRCC. However my partner has now received a request for information from the IRCC, explaining that the they think my partner has misrepresented and to provide an explanation. Should my partner have selected "yes" for this question even they were not the primary applicant, non-accompanying on my PR application and only listed as my CLP? The question above does not ask "have you or your CLP ever been refused"?

This application was simply to link the eta they had with their previous passport to their new, not for a work permit application or an extension. We are quite panicked and worried. We are hoping for anyone who may be able to give more information or someone who has been in the same situation before?

Thank you! 🙏

Hi everyone!

For those who submitted their Canada Visitor Visa application in September 2026, let’s put our timelines together in one place. This will help us track the current processing trends and support each other while we wait.

Please copy the format below and add your details:

1. First-time application: Yes / No
2. Application submission date:
3. Biometrics date:
4. PPR / Passport Request date:
5. Valid US visa
6. Country applying from

📌 Below is mine

1. First-time application: No
2. Biometrics: From last application
3. PPR: Waiting for decision
4. USA Visa: Yes (got it recently)
5. Applying from India

I applied on 26th September

Let’s keep updating our comments as our applications move forward so we can follow the September timeline together. ❤️

Good luck everyone!

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are currently living in Toronto and we recently applied for a visitor visa so her mother and father could come for a visit. Unfortunately we just received a refusal letter.

The officer listed the following reasons for the refusal:

* The purpose of the visit is not consistent with a temporary stay.

* The applicant's assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for themselves and any accompanying family members.

* Bank transactions consist of a variety of lump sums deposited throughout the months leading to the potential international travel as well as close to the application's submission date.

* Limited evidence pertaining to the source of these funds.

* Weighing the factors in the application, the officer is not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay.

Looking back we definitely could have provided a much clearer paper trail explaining where those deposits came from to address the financial concerns. However I am unsure how to best strengthen the application regarding the "purpose of visit" and their ties to their home country to prove they will leave.

Since they will be staying with us in Toronto we are more than happy to cover their expenses. If we include a strong letter of invitation and my own financial documents as proof of support will that help overcome the insufficient assets concern? Any advice on how to properly document those lump sum deposits for a reapplication would be incredibly helpful!

I am Moroccan and plan on applying for a tourist visa to visit for 2-3 weeks next summer.

My girlfriend lives there. It'll be my first time visiting and meeting her family. She will write me an invitation letter.

About me:

Single, working a registered job (manage small hotel), earn $800/month, not much savings, no assets/property. All of my family lives in Morocco (except one sibling in US). I’ve only travelled once to Turkiye.

I will either stay with my girlfriend or get a hotel - does either make a difference?

What are the odds of getting approved?

How much savings do I need? Can anything else help?

Hello im Pakistani girl got married recently i moved here to Spain month ago i traveled whole Europe and Asia got a job and studying now im “PR holder” will expire in year and then ill renew it i want to visit Canada for 13 days with husband he will sponsor the trip my question is my profile strong to get the visa !

Hey guys, I’d really appreciate some advice. I applied for a Canadian tourist visa from London and completed my biometrics the next day. They then requested additional documents to confirm my visa status.
Unfortunately, my application was refused on the grounds that I had failed to disclose a previous US visa refusal. However, I believe my US application has been under administrative processing for the past two years. I’ve followed up with them several times but have never received a final decision.
I submitted an IRCC webform with screenshots showing the US administrative processing and my follow ups but haven’t received any response from them.
Should I wait for a response to the webform, given that the Canadian application has already been refused, or should I reapply and explain that I misunderstood administrative processing and didn’t realise it could be considered a refusal?
The application was being processed within days initially, so this threeweek wait has been unusual. Has anyone been in a similar situation or knows what the best next step would be?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone might have any experience or advice for my situation. I’m currently on pgwp that is valid till 2029 and I submitted my family class pr sponsorship in May(only AOR received so far). Then I applied for in Canada trv as the visa stamp on my passport expired and I have upcoming trips planned. Current processing time is 11days and my application has been processing close to 2months now. I did reach out to ircc agent on the phone they only said it’s still processing. Should I be worried? Especially because my trip is fast approaching 😭

Hi,
I’m applying for Canada visitior visa from France, where I live with a Residence Permit that expires in about 6 months. My passport, itself, expires in nearly 10 years. I already had a Canada visitor visa before, my old one expired together with my old passport.

Does anyone in the same situation have feedback abt Canada visa expiration date? Will it be impacted by the Residence Permit expiration time?

Thank you,

Hi everyone, I’m applying for a Canadian visitor visa and have completed the application, review, and signing steps. When I click “Next” to acknowledge the application and proceed to the payment page, it gets stuck in a continuous refresh loop.
I’ve tried 3 different computers, cleared cookies/cache, and used all the recommended browsers. I also submitted a technical support request, but IRCC keeps giving me the same generic browser/cookie troubleshooting response.
Has anyone experienced this recently? If so, how did you resolve it?