Can i bring my wife on a visitor visa?

Yes, you can apply for a visitor visa for your wife so she can come to Canada temporarily. This is a common option for couples who want to spend time together in Canada while waiting to apply for, or while already in, the spousal sponsorship process.

It’s important to understand that a visitor visa is temporary status. Even though your wife is married to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, IRCC will still assess whether she is likely to respect the conditions of a temporary stay.

When reviewing the application, IRCC focuses on whether your wife can demonstrate:

• A clear and temporary purpose for visiting Canada
• Strong ties to her home country, such as employment, studies, property, or family
• Sufficient funds to support herself during the visit
• A willingness to leave Canada if required

As the Canadian spouse, you can support the application by providing an invitation letter, proof of your genuine relationship, and documents showing where your wife will stay and how expenses will be covered. These documents can strengthen the application, but approval is never guaranteed.

If you are planning to apply for spousal sponsorship at the same time or later, it’s important that the visitor visa application clearly explains the temporary nature of the visit. For more information on applying both at the same time, see “Can we apply visitor visa and spouse visa together?”

To reduce the risk of delays or refusal, the application should be well-documented, consistent, and clearly explained. Our Toronto immigration consultants can help you prepare a strong application. You can review our Visitor Visa for Spouse fees, explore the Visitor Visa for Spouse program, or book a consultation for personalized guidance.