Visitor Visa - New IRCC Portal

IRCC has released a new visa portal. At the moment the applications accepted through this portal are limited to Visitor Visas for applicants meeting certain eligibility criteria. However, in the future, it is very likely that majority of temporary resident applications such as study permits, work permits, etc. go through this portal in the future.

New visa portal by IRCC

Who is eligible to apply through this portal

Here on this government of Canada tool, you can find who is currently eligible to apply through this portal.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html

Immediate Family Member Definition

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#how-citizens-prs

Extended Family Member Definition

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended

Link to the portal

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa/portal-application-process.html

Documents to submit with your visa application

Here you can find the documents that are recommended to submit with the visa application based on the purpose of travel and travel exemptions.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/supporting-documents.html