Planning a trip to Toronto, Vancouver, or Niagara Falls? A Canada visa from Bangladesh is mandatory for tourists. Bangladeshi passport holders need a Canada visitor visa, officially called a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), before travelling. Bangladesh is not on Canada’s visa-exempt list, so the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) does not apply.
What Is the Canada Visitor Visa?
The visitor visa lets you enter Canada for tourism, family visits, or short business meetings. It does not allow work or study. Border officers decide how long you can stay when you arrive, usually up to six months. Visitor visas can be issued as single or multiple entry, depending on your case.
Eligibility Requirements
You must convince the visa officer that you:
- Are a genuine visitor who will leave Canada when your stay ends
- Have enough money to cover your trip
- Have strong ties to Bangladesh, such as a job, business, family, or property
- Have no serious criminal or health issues
How to Apply from Bangladesh
- Create an IRCC secure account on the official Canadian government website.
- Complete the visitor visa application online and upload your documents.
- Pay the fees. Recent sources list the visitor visa fee as CAD 100 per person, plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee, which stays valid for 10 years. Confirm current fees on the IRCC website before paying.
- Give biometrics. After you receive your Biometric Instruction Letter, book an appointment at the Canada Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. You generally need to attend within about 30 days. VFS Global also operates a centre in Chittagong.
- Wait for a decision. Processing for Bangladesh is among the longer visitor routes, so apply early.
- Receive your visa and prepare for travel.
Canada Visitor Visa Document Checklist (Bangladesh)
- Valid passport (plus old passports with visas)
- Passport-size photos
- Completed online application and confirmation
- Fee payment receipts
- Biometric Instruction Letter
- Bank statements (last 6 months or more)
- Income tax return / TIN certificate
- Employment letter and salary slips
- Trade license (for business owners)
- Property or asset documents
- Family documents (marriage and birth certificates)
- Travel itinerary, including hotel and flight reservations
- Invitation letter and host’s status documents (if visiting family or friends)
- Travel history and previous visas
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Tips for Approval
- Show strong ties to Bangladesh. This is the most important factor.
- Explain your trip clearly. Use a realistic itinerary and trip length.
- Keep finances consistent. Avoid unexplained large deposits.
- Submit clear, complete documents. Missing papers cause delays and refusals.
- Be honest. Misrepresentation can lead to a ban of up to five years.
Common Reasons for Refusal
- Doubts that you will leave Canada
- Weak ties to Bangladesh
- Insufficient funds
- Unclear purpose of visit
- Incomplete documents
FAQ
There is no officially stated minimum balance requirement. What matters is the consistency and credibility of your transactions over the last 6 months. Your account should reflect that you can cover your travel costs comfortably and that you have financial roots in Bangladesh strong enough to bring you back. Avoid making large last-minute deposits — this pattern is well known to visa officers and frequently leads to refusal.
Prior travel is not a formal requirement but it is one of the strongest assets in your application. Previous visits to the USA, UK, Schengen countries, or Australia tell the visa officer that you have traveled internationally before and returned as expected. Applicants with at least 2 to 3 stamps in their passport generally present a more credible profile. If you have no travel history, focus on making every other aspect of your file exceptionally strong.