Letter of Invitation for a Visitor Visa

If a family member or friend from a visa-required country wishes to visit you in Canada, they must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). As part of their application, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) often requires a Letter of Invitation from their host in Canada.
By notarizing this letter, you are formally confirming your identity and your commitment to hosting your guest, which adds significant weight and credibility to their visa application.
Why Notarization is Important
While IRCC guidelines state that a letter of invitation is not always mandatory to be notarized, most Canadian visa offices abroad specifically request it. Notarization proves to the visa officer that:
• The host is a genuine Canadian resident or citizen.
• The host has personally signed the document.
• The information provided is backed by a formal declaration.