Canada visa from the UK

Canada visitor visa

Stay

Usually up to 6 months per visit

Apply

Online through IRCC

Decision

Changes week to week; check before booking

In person

Biometrics appointment in the UK

Some passports need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead of a visa. Which one applies depends on the passport you hold, not on living in the UK.

About Canada

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, with huge national parks and welcoming cities. Trips usually focus on one region because distances are long.

• CapitalOttawa
• LanguageEnglish and French
• CurrencyCanadian dollar (CAD)
• Best time to visitJune to September; December to March for winter sports

Most visited places in Canada

• Niagara FallsThe famous falls on the border, a short trip from Toronto.
• TorontoThe CN Tower, the waterfront and diverse neighbourhoods.
• Banff and Lake LouiseTurquoise lakes and peaks in the Rocky Mountains.
• VancouverA Pacific city with Stanley Park and mountains behind it.
• Montreal and Quebec CityFrench-speaking cities, the second with a walled old town.
• OttawaThe capital, with Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal.

Documents you will usually need

• Passport with enough validity and blank pages
• Proof of your UK status, such as a BRP, BRC, eVisa share code, PR or ILR
• Completed visa application form
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Travel itinerary and flight reservation
• Hotel booking or other proof of accommodation
• Travel medical insurance (at least €30,000 cover for Schengen)
• Bank statements showing regular income and enough funds
• Employment, business or student documents
• Cover letter explaining the purpose of your trip

Requirements change and differ by nationality. We confirm the current checklist for your case before you pay any fee.

How we help

1. Tell us your plans

   Send your destination, travel dates and current UK status. We confirm which visa you need and quote our service fee.

2. We book your appointment

   We look for the earliest suitable slot at the visa application centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.

3. We prepare your file

   Application form, cover letter, itinerary, reservations and insurance, checked against the current checklist for your destination.

4. You attend and travel

   Attend your appointment with the file we prepared. The embassy makes the decision and returns your passport.

Visa approval is never guaranteed. The decision belongs to the embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Avoid buying non-refundable flights or hotels before your visa is granted.