Example of an Invitation Letter for Parents to Visit Canada

The invitation letter should be presented to the Visa Officer when applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada. The example of Letter of Invitation written below is for parents to visit Canada. The information of the host (person inviting) and the guest (person invited) must be complete according to the guidelines set by the Canadian Immigration website (see the link below). The information provided in the sample letter are fictitious. The invitation letter for inviting grandparents, brothers, sisters, family members, relatives, in-laws, and friends should be similar to the format written below. You can also find useful tips on how to write a good invitation letter (located on the bottom of this page).


Sample of an INVITATION LETTER FOR PARENTS TO VISIT CANADA

Date: 14 March 2012

Dear Mommy and Daddy:

How are you? I hope you are doing well.

As I mentioned in the previous telephone conversations about your visit in Canada, I am now writing you this Formal Invitation Letter to visit me here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for a period of 3 months. You must submit this letter to the Canadian Embassy when you apply for your Temporary Resident Visa. You also need to bring the following supporting documents: a) Passport; b) Government-issued IDs; c) House ownership documents; d) Land titles; e) Bank statements; f) Pension slips; g) and any other related documents as required by the Canadian Embassy.

The best time to visit Canada is during the summer months. You should plan to come here between June 2012 and September 2012. Trees, gardens, and flowers are in full bloom and the weather is perfect for travelling and seeing beautiful places and tourist attractions in Canada. You will see your grandchild Johnny and you will have the opportunity to see the birth of your new grandchild due on July 2012 as my wife is now pregnant with our second child.

I will be responsible for your round-trip airfare, food, living accommodation, transportation, medical insurance, and any other expenses to financially support you during your visit and temporary stay in Canada.

God bless you. We all miss you. Take care, we love you.

Lovingly yours,
signature
John Smith



GUESTS (PERSONS INVITED TO CANADA):
1. Name: MARY SMITH
Address: 17 BLOSSOMFIELD ST., BLUE MOUNTAINS, 2378 AUSTRALIA
Date of Birth: 7 JULY 1944
Telephone: (02) 9907-0678
Relationship: MOTHER
Passport No: M1234567

2. Name: LARRY SMITH
Address: 17 BLOSSOMFIELD ST., BLUE MOUNTAINS, 2378 AUSTRALIA
Date of Birth: 14 JUNE 1937
Telephone: (02) 9907-0678
Relationship: FATHER
Passport No: F7890124

HOST (PERSON INVITING):
Name: JOHN SMITH
Address: 202 BLUEBERRY ST., TORONTO, ONTARIO, M6K 2L4, CANADA
Date of Birth: 24 MARCH 1970
Telephone: 416-456-7890
Citizenship status: CANADIAN CITIZEN
Citizenship card #: C123-4567
Occupation: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Employer: TORONTO CITY CONSTRUCTIONS INC.

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Details of an Example of Letter of Invitation (reference: Canada Immigration website): -- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/letter.asp

Click here for complete information on Canadian Immigration website: -- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/faq/visit/index.asp

See the topics:

• How do I help a family member or a friend apply to visit Canada?
• Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada?
• Who is eligible for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa?

And many more related FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Version 2: (Format based on Guide on Citizenship and Immigration Canada website)

GUESTS (PERSONS INVITED TO CANADA):

1. Name: MARY SMITH
Date of Birth: 7 JULY 1944
Address: 17 BLOSSOMFIELD ST., ORTIGAS, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Telephone: (011-63) 912-345-6789; (011-63) 923-456-7890
Relationship: MOTHER
Passport No: M1234567
Purpose of Trip: See John’s family and visit beautiful places in Canada
How long she intends to stay in Canada: 6 months
Date she intends to enter Canada: June 2012
Date she intends to leave Canada: December 2012
Airfare, accommodation, and living expenses: Responsibility of John Smith (host)

2. Name: LARRY SMITH
Date of Birth: 14 JUNE 1937
Address: 17 BLOSSOMFIELD ST., MAKATI, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Telephone: (011-63) 912-345-6787
Relationship: FATHER
Passport No: F7890124
Purpose of Trip: See John’s family and visit beautiful places in Canada
How long he intends to stay in Canada: 6 MONTHS
Date he intends to enter Canada: JUNE 2012
Date he intends to leave Canada: DECEMBER 2012
Airfare, accommodation, and living expenses: Responsibility of John Smith (host)

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Tips on writing a sample Invitation Letter to Visit Canada:

- Be original with the contents of the Letter of Invitation or Visitor Visa Letter
- Express through the letter your love, care, support, and how you miss your parents, grandparents, brother, sister, relatives, in-laws or friends that you are inviting
- Assurance of the applicants to return back to the home country and have no intention to permanently settle in Canada (should convince the Visa Officer in case of an interview)
- Sufficient financial proof to support and sustain their visit in Canada
- Supporting documents of host (person inviting):

• Photocopy of Passport
• Photocopy of the Certificate of Citizenship (card)
• Letter of Employment from Employer Company
• Copy of Tax Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Copy of T4
• Copy of Recent Pay Stub
• Bank statement for the last 6 months showing sufficient funds to support the visit of your parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives or friends (the dollar amount should be dependent on the number of your guests, e.g. $10,000 per person for a 3-month visit)

- Supporting documents of guest (person invited):

• Valid Passport
• Government-issued photo IDs
• Mortgage or proof of house ownership
• Land titles
• Bank statements
• Pension slips (if retired)
• Letter of Employment and Pay Slips (if working)