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How much does Visitor visa for Canada cost and how long does it take?

Government fees and processing times can change and may differ by stream, country and family size. Confirm the live fee and processing-time controls on www.canada.ca immediately before paying or planning a deadline.

Practical order

1. 1

   Confirm that a visitor visa—not an eTA or another document—is the entry document associated with your passport and travel method.

2. 2

   Read the current eligibility, identity, funds, purpose-of-travel, ties and return requirements on the official visitor-visa pages.

3. 3

   Open the document list for your country or territory and gather the passport, travel history, financial and purpose evidence that applies.

4. 4

   Create your own IRCC account and answer the online questions using your real travel purpose and complete history.

5. 5

   Upload readable files, review every form and explanation, and pay the visitor-visa and biometrics fees directly to IRCC when required.

6. 6

   Submit the application yourself, complete biometrics or a medical exam only when instructed, and monitor the account for messages.