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    Canada Visitor Visa - Tourism from Bangladesh

    Visitor Visa (TRV) for holidays, sightseeing and leisure travel to Canada, with most visitors admitted for up to 6 months.

    Last Updated: 31 August 2026

    The Canada Visitor Visa, formally a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is the standard entry visa used by Bangladeshi nationals travelling to Canada for a genuine holiday, sightseeing or other leisure purposes. This page focuses specifically on tourism applications from Bangladesh and the evidence commonly used to present a clear temporary-visit purpose to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

    Applicants must satisfy IRCC that they meet the visitor requirements, have sufficient funds for the trip, maintain credible ties outside Canada and will leave at the end of the authorized stay. A visitor visa may be issued for up to 10 years, subject to passport and biometric validity, while most visits are authorized for up to 6 months at the border. Applications are normally submitted online, followed by biometrics at a Canada Visa Application Centre (VAC) where required and passport submission only after an IRCC request. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport: Valid passport for the intended trip to Canada. Provide a clear colour copy of the biographical page and pages containing stamps, visas or other markings; IRCC currently advises the travel document should generally be valid for at least 6 months from the planned travel date.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Travel History: Copies of previous passport(s), visas and relevant entry/exit records to support the applicant's travel history and ensure consistency with the information declared in the application. IRCC may consider travel evidence from the previous 10 years.
    3. IRCC Online Application, Forms & Personalized Checklist: Complete the Visitor Visa application through the appropriate IRCC account and upload all required documents. Applicants aged 18 or over must complete IMM 5645 (Family Information Form). Where applicable, also complete IMM 5257 SCH1 (Schedule 1) and any additional forms requested by IRCC, then pay the applicable fees.
    4. Cover Letter: Applicant's signed letter explaining the tourism purpose, intended travel dates, places to visit, accommodation plan, trip funding and relevant personal circumstances. The information should remain consistent with the online application and supporting evidence.
    5. Detailed Tourism Itinerary: A clear and realistic travel plan showing the intended Canadian cities or attractions, approximate dates, accommodation locations and planned leisure activities. The itinerary should be proportionate to the proposed length and cost of the trip.
    6. Flight Reservation: Provisional flight itinerary/reservation showing travel dates, route and flight details, consistent with the planned schedule. IRCC accepts flight details as itinerary evidence; purchasing a non-refundable ticket before a decision is not necessary.
    7. Hotel Reservation / Accommodation Booking: Booking confirmation covering intended stay dates, showing applicant name, accommodation name/address, check-in/out dates and booking reference; consistent with the itinerary.
    8. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, pay slips, salary statements, study evidence or business-related documents. These should be recent, consistent with your application and support your ongoing occupation and expected return after the visit.
    9. Employer / Study / Business Supporting Letter: Where applicable, provide a letter confirming the applicant's role or enrolment, salary or relevant status, length of employment or study, approved leave and expected continuation after the visit. For employed applicants, provide a recent employer letter on official letterhead with employment, salary and employer contact details, along with recent 6 months’ payslips to support ongoing employment and declared income.
    10. Business/Company Financial Evidence (where applicable): Self-employed applicants may provide recent business bank statements, ownership evidence and other records that help demonstrate active business operations, income and the source of funds used for the trip.
    11. Business Registration & Tax Records (where applicable): Relevant Trade License, Incorporation Certificate, company registration documents, TIN and Income Tax Return records may be included where they support the applicant's business status, income and ties to Bangladesh.
    12. Personal Bank Statements & Financial Evidence: Provide at least 6 months of personal and/or salary account details showing the account holder, balances, transaction history and bank contact information. Add other credible financial evidence where relevant to explain income, savings and the source and availability of trip funds.
    13. Personal TIN & ITR: Personal TIN certificate and recent Income Tax Return records may be included to support declared income, financial history and economic ties where relevant to the applicant's circumstances.
    14. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh.
    15. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate or family-related documents where applicable, especially when they help explain family composition, accompanying travellers or ties outside Canada.
    16. Minor Applicant Documents: For applicants under 18, provide birth certificate, parental or legal guardian authorization where applicable, parent/legal guardian identification, relevant financial support evidence and custody or guardianship documents where required. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm the Tourism Purpose & Visitor Requirements

    Check that the visit is genuinely temporary and for tourism or leisure. The applicant should be able to show sufficient funds, credible ties outside Canada, an intention to leave after the visit and overall admissibility.

    Step 2

    Apply Online through the Appropriate IRCC Account

    Complete the Visitor Visa application online through the IRCC Portal, IRCC Secure Account or other account directed by IRCC, select the tourism purpose and follow the personalized document checklist.

    Step 3

    Upload Evidence, Pay the Fees & Submit

    Upload the passport copy, tourism itinerary, financial and occupation evidence and any case-specific documents. Pay CAD 100 for the Visitor Visa plus the biometrics fee where required, then submit the application online.

    Step 4

    Receive the BIL & Book a VAC Appointment

    If biometrics are required, wait for the IRCC Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL), then book an appointment at a Canada VAC in Bangladesh. VFS states that biometric appointment booking is free.

    Step 5

    Attend the VAC & Give Biometrics

    Attend in person with the BIL and required identification to provide fingerprints and a photograph. The VAC transmits biometric information to IRCC but does not decide the visa application.

    Step 6

    IRCC Assesses the Application

    IRCC reviews the application, and may request additional documents, verification or further information.

    Step 7

    Submit the Passport after IRCC Request

    If IRCC issues a Passport Request Letter, book the required passport-submission appointment and submit the passport through a Canada VAC in Bangladesh. After return, check the visa details before travel; final admission and length of stay are decided by the Canada Border Services Agency at entry.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The temporary tourism purpose is not sufficiently established

    How UnivEase helps

    We help structure the tourism purpose, travel plan and personal circumstances so the file clearly supports a genuine short visit and a credible intention to leave Canada after the trip.

    The proposed trip does not fit the applicant's financial profile

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the trip budget, income, savings, six-month account history and any significant or unusual transactions so the available funds and their source are presented coherently.

    Home-country ties and return reasons are not well evidenced

    How UnivEase helps

    We help identify relevant employment, business, study, family and economic evidence that supports the applicant's continuing commitments outside Canada.

    The application contains gaps, inconsistencies or weak explanations

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check the IRCC online answers, travel history, previous refusals, family information, itinerary and any third-party funding so material facts are disclosed consistently and supporting evidence matches the application.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    High Commission of Canada, Dhaka
    Address: United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +880 2 5566 8444
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form
    Website: Click Here
    Access: Services are generally by appointment
    Office Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 08:00-16:30; Thursday 08:00-13:30 

    Visa Application Centre

    Canada Visa Application Centres, Bangladesh
    Locations: Dhaka; Chittagong; Sylhet.
    Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00 at all three centres.
    Appointments: Biometrics after a BIL; booking is free. Passport submission appointment required after IRCC requests the passport.
    Website: Click Here 

    IRCC Visa Office

    IRCC Visa Office Serving Bangladesh – Singapore
    Office: High Commission of Canada, Singapore
    Address: One George Street, #11-01, Singapore 049145
    Telephone: +65 6854 5900
    Visa & Immigration Email: singapore-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form 

    Frequently Asked Questions

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