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It's $170 per family. $85 per individual.

omisakint:
Thanks for the response. I will like to have an idea of the amount. If possible sir.. Thanks

auto5598:
Have you received your Visa?? and do you think the new Portal is better?

Yes, I received my visa already - within a month of application. This was my first Canada visa. I used the new IRCC portal. I don't have anything to compare with, so I can't say which is better.

MsAnonymous:
Hiii, please did you include any other documents? like pay slips etc.

Hello, no I didn't include my payslips. Just my employment and promotion letters (which have information about my annual pay) and bank statements for the last 3 months. I merged both in a single doc and uploaded as proof of finances. Now, I am not remembering why I left out payslips - I usually include this in all my visa applications, so if you feel like it could improve your chances, please include it.

MsAnonymous:
Please do I need proof of funds if I have a valid US visa?
Also what is a safe bank balance to have for a 7 day canadian trip
Finally what additional documents apart from the norm can I add. Is an introduction letter necesaary? to fully explain why I want to travel

I have a valid US visa and in the new portal, it asked for "Proof of financial support" (I submitted bank statements). I also included a self introduction/cover letter (with an overview of my travel plans) and employment + promotion letters. I forgot to add my full itinerary but I believe that can be helpful too. For a safe balance to have, I'm not sure. Someone here recommended budgeting at least $300/day. So maybe a little over that, prorated for 7 days will be good enough.

** VISA ALERT WITH TIMELINE (~1 Month+)**

November 01 2024
- Submitted application online via the new IRCC Portal
- Received Biometrics Collection Letter same day

November 4 2024
- Biometrics at VFS office in Nairobi

December 2 2024
- Received Biometrics Validity Letter

December 5 2024
- Received Original Passport Request letter early morning around 1am

December 9 2024
- Submitted passport at VFS
- Received notification of transfer to IRCC office

December 11 2024
- Received notification of passport collection
- Received notification of passport dispatched via courier

December 12 2024
- Passport delivered by courier
- Visa approved until duration of my passport (5 years)

- First Canada visa
- Valid US visa and used but expired UK, Schengen visa on passport
- Travel history to US, UK, France, Japan and other countries
- IRCC portal still shows "No Decision Made" and "Application-In-Progress"
- But overview page shows "Application Closed"

Hope this helps someone.