Travel document requirements for a Canada visitor visa application
A passport or travel document valid for the duration of the intended stay in Canada, in good condition, with a legible biodata page.
Officers need a legible biodata page showing your full name, nationality, document number, and issue/expiry dates. The passport should remain in good condition and valid for your intended stay — a damaged or soon-to-expire passport creates avoidable processing problems. Pages with prior visas, stamps, or entry/exit markings are useful supporting context, especially for the travel history requirement.
Names on the passport, your application form, and any letter of invitation should match. Mismatches without explanation slow down review.
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Typical uploads: passport biodata page, and pages with prior visas/stamps when they support travel history.