If an out-of-country family member wishes to attend convocation, your family member will need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Visiting Family Members. Please find out if your country of origin requires a visa to enter Canada.
If the family member needs to apply for a TRV to enter Canada, they must apply through the IRCC Portal, please visit How to apply for a visitor visa – Canada.ca
If the family member needs to apply for an eTA to enter Canada, please visit Electronic travel authorization (eTA): How to apply – Canada.ca
Your family member will need the following supporting documents for their application:
- A letter of invitation. This is a letter written by you inviting your family member to come and visit/attend convocation. Details about the information required in the letter of invitation are available on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.
- A Confirmation of enrollment letter. Confirming you are a registered student and your current enrollment level. This letter can be generated through your Mosaic Student Centre (for undergraduate requests).
- In some countries, a second variable may be required to prove the identity for the Visitor Visa to Canada. These variables may be a passport number, date of birth or identity number.
