Canada Visa from UK
Quick answer
To get a Canada visitor visa (trv) from UK, applicants typically need a valid passport, proof of funds, confirmed travel bookings and travel insurance. Processing takes around ~4 weeks (varies by country) and the official fee is CA$100 + CA$85 biometrics. Visaroo handles document prep, review and submission.
Last updated: 24 June 2026
Visitor TRV — single or multiple-entry, up to six months per stay. Visaroo helps British residents apply with the right documents, the right consulate and the right timing.
Quick facts for the Canada route.
Who can apply from UK.
Tailored to British residents applying for the Canada visitor visa (trv).
- Valid UK passport with at least 6 months validity from intended exit date.
- Proof of UK residency: BRP, settled status share-code or recent address documents.
- Evidence of ties to the UK — employment, studies, tenancy or property.
- Bank statements covering the last 3 months showing sufficient funds for the trip.
- Return flights, accommodation and a basic itinerary for Canada.
- Travel insurance where the consulate of Canada requires it.
Your Canada checklist.
The exact documents we ask British applicants to prepare. We review every page before submission.
Personal
- Passport (original + copies of all used pages)
- Passport-size photographs to consulate spec
- Completed application form (we prepare this for you)
- Copy of national ID / BRP / residence card
Financial
- Last 3 months personal bank statements
- Recent payslips or employer letter
- Self-assessment tax summary if self-employed
Travel
- Confirmed return flight reservation
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Day-by-day itinerary for Canada
- Travel insurance certificate (where required)
Supporting
- Employer letter confirming leave dates
- Council tax bill or tenancy agreement
- Sponsor documents if applicable
From enquiry to approval.
Eligibility check
Free 15-minute assessment of your profile for the Canada visitor visa (trv).
Document preparation
We send you a tailored checklist for applicants from UK, then review every document before submission.
Appointment & submission
We book your appointment through the IRCC online portal, with biometrics at a Visa Application Centre and prepare your file in embassy-ready order.
Decision & travel
We track your application and, on approval, help with travel insurance, forex and pre-departure briefing.
Processing times now vary more by country
IRCC now publishes country-specific visitor visa processing estimates rather than one global figure, and counts the clock from your biometrics appointment, not your submission date.
Strengthen your application.
- Complete your biometrics as early as possible — IRCC counts most processing time from the day biometrics are received, not submission.
- Upload clear, complete scans the first time; requests for missing documents restart the clock on your file.
- Show a clear travel and funding plan for the whole trip, not just the flight into Canada.
Common rejection reasons.
- Unclear purpose of visit or an implausible travel history for the stated trip.
- Insufficient funds shown for the applicant and any accompanying family members.
- Incomplete forms or missing supporting letters, which IRCC treats as grounds for refusal rather than a request for more information.
Transparent pricing.
Embassy charges are paid directly to the consulate. Visaroo's service fees cover preparation, review and submission.
Built for the Canada route.
Route specialists
Advisors who file Canada applications every week from UK.
Document review
Every form, statement and letter is double-checked before submission.
98% approval rate
Across 2,000+ applications. We're honest if your file isn't ready.
Common questions, answered.
For UK applicants, Canada consulates typically decide in ~4 weeks (varies by country). We submit appointment-ready files to keep the timeline predictable.
Visaroo's overall success rate is 98% across the Canada route. Approval depends on profile strength — we'll be honest about your chances during the free eligibility check.
Most Canada visa applications from UK are decided on documents alone. You'll usually only visit the centre to submit biometrics.
Plan for roughly £80–£120 per day of your trip, visible in your account for the last 3 months. We'll review your statements before submission.
Yes. We've successfully reapplied for hundreds of previously-refused clients. We start by analysing the refusal letter to fix the exact reason it was issued.
Applications are submitted online via the IRCC portal, with biometrics collected at a Visa Application Centre in the UK.
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