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IRCC shared a post of social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) publishing a set of answers to the questions it says that visitors ask most often and the responses are worth a read before you book that trip. With millions of people visiting Canada every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says a handful of questions come up again and again. Canada’s immigration authority has stepped in to clear up some of the most common confusion facing travellers. Here’s what the agency wants every prospective visitor to know.

Your application needs to include a digital copy of your passport or travel document, which should be valid (not expired) for at least 6 months from the date you plan to travel. This is where many travellers get caught out. If you do need a visitor visa, you’ll have to submit an application along with supporting documents proving your identity, travel plans, and eligibility to enter Canada — and processing times can vary significantly depending on demand and your location. At a minimum, your application needs a digital copy of your passport or travel document, and it must remain valid for at least six months beyond your planned travel date — a detail that trips up more travellers than you’d expect. The good news: applying online generates a personalised document checklist inside the portal, so you know exactly what’s required for your specific case rather than guessing. If you need a visitor visa, you must complete an application and provide the required documents, which may include documents proving your identity, travel plans and eligibility to enter Canada. Processing times vary, so check the latest estimated processing time before you apply.

IRCC is urging applicants to check current estimated processing times before applying, rather than assuming last year’s timeline still holds.