Letter of Invitation for Canadian Visitor Visa – Template

Download our Letter of Invitation sample for you to use if you are invited by someone in Canada, either a friend or family member.

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When you are not eligible for an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), you will need to apply for a visitor visa (TRV). In that case, your friend or family living in Canada may help you in the process. Indeed, they can write a Letter of Invitation where they will attest to the fact that you will be staying with them during your stay in Canada.

Keep in mind that having a Letter of Invitation does not necessarily mean your application will automatically be approved.

This article will let you know what the requirements for the Letter of Invitation are, and offer you the possibility to download a sample for your use.

Letter of Invitation Template

All the information provided in our template needs to be completed for the Letter of Invitation to satisfy to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements.

You can also download the Word document, in French or English, below.

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Letter of Invitation Template

Subject: Letter of Invitation

To whom it may concern,

will be staying at my home for the duration of their stay.

Please find attached to this letter proof of my legal status in Canada. You will also find my personal information as well as those of my guest(s).

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Signature

Guest Information:

Personal Information:

Name and date of birth of spouse and dependents:
Number of people living in my household, including people still being sponsored:

Does the Letter of Invitation need to be notarized?

The Letter of Invitation, in some instances, has to be notarized in Canada by the person inviting you. However, you cannot know in advance if it has to be notarized. The Visa Office in charge of your region will notify you if they need it to be notarized.

To notarize your Letter of Invitation in Canada, you will need a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public to sign your letter (or a certificate which would be attached to the letter).

Where to add the Letter of Invitation?

The Letter of Invitation needs to be added to your list of supporting documents that are part of your application package. If you apply online, you will need to scan the letter and upload it.