Applying for distant relative

[djshoki93]

I have a distant relative who wants to visit me. But we are unsure as to which option to select in the first page of the application portal ("Why do you need a visa?" ) and its effect on the approval chances.

We can say that he is coming "to visit Canada as a tourist" or say that "To visit other family who are not listed above or friends for less than 6 months" . Both would be correct, he will be staying for the holidays, so that's less than a month. I know the tourist option doesn't require an invitation letter but the other one does. Either way, I will be providing a notarized invitation letter for his application, and I can easily prove that I can show that I can support him for his expenses if there's any doubt about his finances.

I wanted to know which one would make it easier for him to get a visa, and whether there is a difference in the visa that he'll get? I think both should give a visitor visa that's multiple entry for 5 years, right?

 

[canuck78]

I have a distant relative who wants to visit me. But we are unsure as to which option to select in the first page of the application portal ("Why do you need a visa?" ) and its effect on the approval chances.

We can say that he is coming "to visit Canada as a tourist" or say that "To visit other family who are not listed above or friends for less than 6 months" . Both would be correct, he will be staying for the holidays, so that's less than a month. I know the tourist option doesn't require an invitation letter but the other one does. Either way, I will be providing a notarized invitation letter for his application, and I can easily prove that I can show that I can support him for his expenses if there's any doubt about his finances.

I wanted to know which one would make it easier for him to get a visa, and whether there is a difference in the visa that he'll get? I think both should give a visitor visa that's multiple entry for 5 years, right?

Your relative will need to show that they can afford their own travel. No length of visa is guaranteed and could be both single use or multi-entry. It depends on the Applicant’s profile. If providing an invitation letter select Family not listed option.