Canada Visa from the UK · Requirements

Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) requirements (from the UK)

What UK residents need for a Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) — the full checklist and how Visank gets you approved. British citizens flying to Canada usually need only an eTA (CAD $7), not a visitor visa. A Temporary Resident Visa is for UK residents whose nationality requires one.

Processing

Appointment + biometrics

Cost

CAD $100 + biometrics + Visank fee

If rejected

100% service-fee refund

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Document checklist

Passport valid for the duration of your stay
Completed application (IMM 5257) with your travel purpose
One recent photo to IRCC specification
Proof of funds and ties to the UK
Biometrics at a Canada Visa Application Centre (London)

British citizens

British citizens flying to Canada usually need only an eTA (CAD $7), not a visitor visa. A Temporary Resident Visa is for UK residents whose nationality requires one.

Canada visa — frequently asked

What do I need for a Canada visa from the UK?

You'll typically need: Passport valid for the duration of your stay; Completed application (IMM 5257) with your travel purpose; One recent photo to IRCC specification; Proof of funds and ties to the UK; Biometrics at a Canada Visa Application Centre (London). Visank checks everything against the latest requirements before you apply.

Do British citizens need a Canada visa?

British citizens flying to Canada usually need only an eTA (CAD $7), not a visitor visa. A Temporary Resident Visa is for UK residents whose nationality requires one.

Do I need proof of funds for a Canada visa?

Showing sufficient funds and onward travel is important for a Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa). Visank advises on the right evidence and, where useful, drafts a supporting cover letter.