YOUR WORDS. YOUR INVITATION.

Create a visitor invitation letter

Prepare a draft for one friend or family member visiting Canada. Review and personalize it before signing.

This builder is for an ordinary visitor invitation. Super visa and business invitations need different information. Read IRCC’s official guidance ↗

Create a visitor invitation letter: complete the guided fields, review the draft, download your document. — Prepare your information, review the recipient’s instructions and keep a copy of your completed document.

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01 About you, the host

Your full legal name

Your date of birth

Your full Canadian address

Your telephone number

Your occupation or job titleIf applicable, enter retired, student or not employed.

Your status in Canada

Status details (optional)If you chose another status, describe it here.

Your spouse and dependantsInclude full names and dates of birth, or enter “None”.

02 About your visitor

Visitor’s full legal name

Visitor’s date of birth

Visitor’s full address outside Canada

Visitor’s telephone number

Your relationship to the visitorFor example: parent, sibling or friend.

03 The visit

Planned arrival date

Planned departure date

Purpose of the visit

Where will the visitor stay?Include the full address and accommodation arrangements.

Who will pay for the visit?Explain who will pay for travel, accommodation and daily expenses. Include only commitments you intend to keep.

Additional information (optional)Include any relevant details you want to add to your letter.

04 Review your letter

Letter date

I have reviewed the letter, checked the details and will keep the commitments I have included.

This is a starting draft, not an official IRCC form or a guarantee of visa approval. Check the instructions for the visitor’s application. Attach suitable proof of your status separately; this tool does not collect identification documents.