Frequently asked questions:
Visiting Canada

How do I help a family member or a friend apply to visit Canada?

Anyone who visits Canada must apply from outside the country. If you have a friend or family member who wants to visit Canada, they must apply to the Canadian visa office responsible for their country or region. A visa officer will review the application and decide whether to issue a visa.

You can help by writing a letter of invitation. The letter should explain how you will help. For example, you may offer to pay for plane tickets or accommodation. A letter of invitation can help, but it does not guarantee that a visa will be issued.

Find out how to write a letter of invitation in the Related Links section below.

Related Links

• Letter of invitation