Reunite with your loved ones sooner. If you are inviting a family member or friend to visit you in Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) often requires a Letter of Invitation to support their Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application.
At Canada Notary, we make this process stress-free. Whether you need a simple notarization of a letter you wrote yourself, or you need us to professionally draft the entire document for you, our licensed team ensures your paperwork meets the strict standards expected by visa officers.
A Visa Invitation Letter is a formal document written by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident inviting a relative or friend to visit them in Canada. It serves as a pledge of support, confirming that the host will provide accommodation (and potentially financial support) during the stay.
While not always mandatory, getting this letter notarized adds a layer of credibility, verifying the identity of the host and strengthening the visitor’s visa application.
We offer flexible options depending on your needs.
Best for those who have already written their letter.
Bring your printed, unsigned letter to any of our [Walk-In Locations].
We will verify your identity and witness your signature.
Cost: Standard Notary Fee.
Best for those who want to ensure the wording is perfect.
Our experts will draft the entire letter for you using professional legal language that complies with IRCC guidelines.
We ensure all critical details (dates, financial support, relationship proof) are included to avoid delays.
Includes final notarization.
Perfect for: Super Visa Applications (Parents & Grandparents) which have specific income requirements.
If you are using our Drafting Service, please have the following information ready:
Full Name & Date of Birth.
Address & Phone Number.
Status in Canada (Copy of Canadian Passport, Citizenship Card, or PR Card).
Job Title & annual income (or Notice of Assessment for Super Visa).
Total number of people currently living in your household.
Full Legal Name (as it appears on their passport).
Date of Birth & Address.
Relationship to you (e.g., Mother, Brother, Friend).
Purpose of the trip (e.g., Wedding, Tourism, Family Visit).
Intended dates of arrival and departure.
While IRCC does not always explicitly demand notarization for standard tourist visas, visa officers frequently request it to prevent fraud. A Notarized Invitation Letter acts as a sworn affidavit, proving that:
The host is a real person residing in Canada.
You cannot later deny inviting the person.
You have formally declared your intent to support the visitor.
Pro Tip: For Super Visa applications (parents/grandparents staying up to 5 years), a signed and witnessed letter is a mandatory requirement.
No. A notarized letter strengthens the application, but the final decision lies entirely with the visa officer. They assess the visitor's ties to their home country and financial stability.
Yes. We can draft or notarize Business Invitation Letters for partners coming to Canada for meetings, conferences, or trade shows.
Yes! We can draft the letter for you via email. Once drafted, we can use our [Online Commissioning Service] (Link to /services/online-commissioning/) to witness your signature via video call, so you don't even need to leave your home.
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Offer valid from September 12–15, 2025. Excludes Apostille and Translation services.
Terms & Conditions
To qualify for the 15% notary discount, eligible individuals must provide valid proof. Full-time students are required to present a valid student ID along with proof of current full-time enrollment. Seniors must be 65 years of age or older and show government-issued ID for age verification. Those receiving social assistance must provide official documentation from either Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Canadian military personnel must present valid military identification. All submitted documentation must be current and verifiable. Canada Notary reserves the right to decline the discount if sufficient proof is not provided.
