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Bolex247:
Hello Gurus in the house, how are you doing it. I just entered the group. I have applied for Canada visiting visa for two times now, all refused I want to try again and I need information on how those that get approved did it. Please help

Ashirioluwa:
Because your parents have been issued a Canadian visitor visa within the last 10 years makes them eligible for the CAN+ program, which provides expedited processing.

Their applications are typically sent to a faster stream because they have already been vetted.

Your sister benefits from this faster processing timeline as well, since she applied with them.

davodyguy:
You're wise.

This clarification is very much necessary, so People don't think it applies to first timers.

There's a 'privilege' his family enjoyed for the speedy response

tpain121:
on the average, how long does it take for a decision to be made on first timers ?

Codeblues:
Hello house, I am having issues with booking Lagos appointment for my mom on VFS website. Its requesting I should complete the DOB but doesn't accept when I tried to insert it before i can submit. What could be the problem?

Mee346:
No, Canada does not require a formal travel itinerary or cover/introduction letter in the same rigid way the Schengen visa does, but a well-written cover letter is strongly recommended for a Canadian Visitor (Tourist) Visa.

What Canada officially requires

For a Canadian visitor visa, IRCC focuses more on:

Purpose of travel

Ties to your home country

Proof of funds

Travel history

Intention to return.
I can help you with a well detailed cover letter template. You just have to paste your details and necessary infos required

talk2tonie:
Click on “choose file” to upload the biometric instruction letter sent by IRCC. This will automatically populate the DOB and IRCC No details.

Ajalalomo:
I was denied in 2023. and I just give a space of exact 2 years no to show any kind of desperation

Was the visa granted in 2023 when you applied?

Codeblues:
Thank you. This was really helpful. Initially before coming here I tried several times to upload but it was not uploading it. This is because I changed the generic name of the biometrics letter when i was saving it. Immediately I saw your response I downloaded and saved biometrics letter without changing the generic name and problem solved. Thanks 👍🏻

Codeblues:
Is there any additional fee to be paid at VFS Lagos, when doing biometrics single applicant for visit visa? If any, what's the estimate amount and if payment is by cash or debit card? Thanks!

xicoxylem:
Anyone applied in December 2025 or January 2026, Please share your timelines?

aminubala20:
From my end nothing for now. I submitted with my wife January 1st 2026 and did biometrics on the 5th of January. I have UK and USA valid visas, my wife has only Uk visa. The surprising thing is that someone else that did biometrics on thesame day with us already got refusal form IRCC on the last week of January. Fingers crossed for now

kolawolemonsuru:
Refusal comes quicker than approval



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Jenonye:
My hubby’s own is more than 3 months now. Visit visa takes time sometimes. Forget the processing times you see on their portal.

biggybanking:
Visa approved,
Application submitted 25th January
Biometric Verification 28th January
Passport Request 9th February
Passport picked up with 10yrs 12th February .

biggybanking:
Visa approved,
Application submitted 25th January
Biometric Verification 28th January
Passport Request 9th February
Passport picked up with 10yrs 12th February .

aminubala20:
Was it renewal? Because from your previous posts it seems you applied in 2024. Those that applied in December 2025 and January 2026 pls share your timeline.

Abikunmi:
Good day,
I want to apply for visitors visa for my husband and I. We are living in Nigeria but we want to go to Canada for our 6 month or 1 year anniversary doubled as our honeymoon celebration. Our reason for travel is for honeymoon. We are both working in Nigeria. My husband doesn’t have travel history but I have UK travel history. A lot of the agents we have consulted says that it is impossible for us to apply for visitors visa because my husband doesn’t have travel history. My questions are as follows:
- Can we still apply?
- Do we need an agent?
- What are the requirements for application?

oluayebenz:
I will advice you go to Oman or Greece, if you genuinely want to travel for anniversary.

Canada is not a tourist destination, there's absolutely nothing to see or enjoy in Canada

Abikunmi:
Good day,
I want to apply for visitors visa for my husband and I. We are living in Nigeria but we want to go to Canada for our 6 month or 1 year anniversary doubled as our honeymoon celebration. Our reason for travel is for honeymoon. We are both working in Nigeria. My husband doesn’t have travel history but I have UK travel history. A lot of the agents we have consulted says that it is impossible for us to apply for visitors visa because my husband doesn’t have travel history. My questions are as follows:
- Can we still apply?
- Do we need an agent?
- What are the requirements for application?

Jokky001:
My application was refused based on these:" the documentation provided by the applicant on their current employment activities or to prove ownership of declared businesses is limited. I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay."

aminubala20:
Sorry about that, may be Canada too check if the business or company is registered on CAC like Uk. I know UK do that but can’t say for Canada. when was the application submitted and when did you get feedback?

Jokky001:
The company was registered and I submitted the application in May 2025.