Canada Visa Checklist

PASSPORT: The applicant must produce an original passport issued within the last ten years. The passport must be valid for six months after the scheduled date of travel. The current passport of the applicant must contain two empty/blank pages back to back. Handwriting and alterations are not permitted. From the top page to the last page, make a clear photocopy. If the applicant has already utilized any pages, he or she must give a clear copy of those pages as well. If the applicant possesses an old passport, it must be included.

PHOTOGRAPH: I recently took two passport-size (3.5mm X 4.5mm) photographs that I need to submit. The photo should be current, with the applicant’s frontal perspective and a white backdrop. When shooting photographs, wearing glasses is not permitted, although prescription eyewear is permitted.

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANT:
 Tin Certificate.
 Persona Income Tax certificate (ITR) for the last 3 years [If available need to provide]
 Bank statement & Solvency certificate (last 6 Months-Personal).
 National ID Card / Birth Certificate (Applicant)
 Marriage certificate (if married mandatory).
 Last Education Certificate.
 Spouse and children’s passports or identification docs such as birth certificates or Nid
 Parent’s National ID Card / Birth Certificate

PROFESSION- BUSINESS:
 Trade license (1st and last one-notarized)
 Visiting card/ Business Card.
 Company blank pad/ letterhead.
 Company Memorandum/ Partnership Deeds
 Company Bank Statements: If the firm supports the trip, a copy of the sponsoring company’s or party’s bank statements for the previous six months clearly specifies the bank’s name and phone number with an approved bank stamp and signature.
 Company ITR Certificate: The applicant must produce the last three years’ Income Tax Return Certificate from the employer for which he or she works. If the firm is sponsoring the vacation, the license must be approved by legal authorities.

PROFESSION-EMPLOYEE/ADVOCATE/DOCTOR:
 Visiting card/ Business Card.
 No Objection Certificate (NOC) letter
 Office Identity Card (ID Card)
 Joining Letter, the date of hire
 Job Designation / The Desk position
 Salary Certificate /Pay Slip
 BMDC Certificate (For Doctor)
 Bar Council Certificate (For Advocate)
OTHER FINICAL DOCUMENTS:
 Land properties documents. (Need to provide asset valuation if available)  Car documents. (if available) bluebook photocopy of the car if any
 House Rent /Tenant agreement (if you are receiving any rent) (if available)
 Personal FDR/DPS/MSS/Credit Card & Other Bank Documents ((if available)

STUDENT DOCUMENTS:
 Certificate from Alma meter
 NOC from Alma Mater
 ID card from an educational institution
 Payment slips of educational institution

VISA APPLICATION FORM FOR CANADA: An online visa application form must have all of the necessary information. The form must be completed in block letters.

COVER LETTER:
A personal letter from the applicant explaining personal information, the purpose of the visit, and who will bear the whole expense of the trip. Travel and lodging must both be included. The letter should be written to The Visa Officer at, Canadian Embassy in Dhaka. The subject line must include the Visa category.

FORWARDING LETTER:
A letter from the employer’s office, such as a NOC/LOI letter on the organization’s letterhead pad, detailing the applicant’s name, designation, passport number, application purpose and allocated tasks during the visit, duration of the stay, contact details, and other pertinent information.

SPONSORED FAMILY VISITORS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
 Invitation Letter
 Forwarding Letter
 Relation with Invitee
 Resident proof of Host
 Invitee’s Photo ID Card and Utility Copy
 Invitee’s Bank Statements
 Personal Bank Statements, Personal ITR Certificate, Company Bank Statements,