Canada visitor visa: flight & hotel proof and dual intent explained
VCSureshotTravel · 7 May 2026 · 6 min read
Quick answer
For a Canada TRV, show a verifiable flight reservation and accommodation that match a credible plan, and demonstrate ties to home. You don’t need paid tickets, and genuine travel plans are compatible with future immigration goals (“dual intent”).
Key takeaways
Show a verifiable reservation and accommodation, not paid tickets.
IRCC assesses your ties to home and trip purpose.
“Dual intent” means genuine visits can coexist with future plans.
Keep all dates consistent across your documents.
What IRCC looks for
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada assesses whether you’re a genuine temporary visitor. A coherent plan — flights, accommodation, purpose and funds — supported by ties to home is what counts.
Flight and hotel proof, by destination
Canada’s expectations sit between the UK and Schengen. A verifiable reservation and accommodation help; insurance isn’t mandatory for a standard visit.
How Canada compares with Schengen and the UK.
Dual intent: wanting to immigrate later doesn’t disqualify a genuine visit — but your current trip must be credible and temporary.
Build a credible TRV file
Anchor your application with a verifiable flight reservation and accommodation, then align your funds, purpose and dates around them.
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