Invitation letter for Tourist Visa

[inder76]

Hello,

I would like to send invitation letter to my parent in laws who will be applying for a tourist visa to Canada. They will be responsible for their travel expenses.

My question is that do I need invitation letter attested by the notary or could I just sign and provide it to my in laws to support their application?

Appreciate your response.

Thanks,
Inder

 

[Jalex23]

Hello,

I would like to send invitation letter to my parent in laws who will be applying for a tourist visa to Canada. They will be responsible for their travel expenses.

My question is that do I need invitation letter attested by the notary or could I just sign and provide it to my in laws to support their application?

Appreciate your response.

Thanks,
Inder

I don't understand why people think they need to notarize an invitation letter..... how would it help?

Where did you get this idea?

 

[inder76]

I don't understand why people think they need to notarize an invitation letter..... how would it help?

Where did you get this idea?

Some of my friend's have done it in the past. So I thought of asking this question. The notary is not attesting contents of the document. Instead, notary just ensures that person signing the letter is the same as the one providing invitation. The letter is signed in front of a notary along with person's ID proof.

 

[Jalex23]

Some of my friend's have done it in the past. So I thought of asking this question. The notary is not attesting contents of the document. Instead, notary just ensures that person signing the letter is the same as the one providing invitation. The letter is signed in front of a notary along with person's ID proof.

Well, many people doing it doesn't mean it is correct. And the reason you stated is exactly why it is of no use. CIC is concerned on whether the contents of the documents are true, not about the identity of the person signing the document. That is why you send documentation supporting what is stated in the invitation letter.

So no, notarization is irrelevant.

Sign the letter and send it with relevant supporting documentation.

** Notarization is only needed when translating documents, which is called a notarized translation.

 

[inder76]

Well, many people doing it doesn't mean it is correct. And the reason you stated is exactly why it is of no use. CIC is concerned on whether the contents of the documents are true, not about the identity of the person signing the document. That is why you send documentation supporting what is stated in the invitation letter.

So no, notarization is irrelevant.

Sign the letter and send it with relevant supporting documentation.

** Notarization is only needed when translating documents, which is called a notarized translation.

Thank you Jalex23.

 

[Jalex23]

Thank you Jalex23.

Read my signature ;D