Canadian Tourist Visa for Philippine Passport Holders
My mother loves to travel so our family often goes onvacation to Asian countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, andThailand. You don’t need a visa when travellingto these countries if you have Philippine passport.
However, if you want to visit North America, you need toapply for a visa, which is a challenge when you’re from certain countries likethe Philippines.
I remember when I graduated from university back home; ourfamily planned for everybody to visit our relatives in the United States. Unfortunately, my older brother and oldersister were denied their tourist visa because the embassy said they did not havesufficient ties to go back to the Philippines.
It is always exciting when someone plans to visit us in Canada. The following are some of the requirements that would help in getting a Canadian tourist visa:
A. Information from the Host
Invitation Letter
Copy of immigration status (passport of citizen, permanent resident card)
Financial documentation of inviter such as
Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency, Bank Statements, Property Assessment and Proof of employment
B. Information from the Applicant (Visitor)
Proof of relationship to the sponsor or inviter
Proof of employment or a letter from employer that the applicant has been granted a leave of absence
Proof of personal funds, such as income tax returns, bank statements (with a history of saving), property statements or other proof of income.
Copies of Visas from previous travels to show travel history
Proof of family ties in the applicant’s country of residence (Marriage certificates, birth certificates, household information, etc.)
All other forms stated on the website https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html
You can also check VFS Global website https://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Philippines/canada-tourism.html
VFS Global provides exclusive service to the Government of Canada. They are authorized to accept all applications regarding visas to Canada.
I hope this will help you in your application to Canada.