What is the experience of Canadians applying for a visa for their Thai partner to visit Canada?

Jun 18, 2024
5 months ago
Evan *******
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I thought I would ask the community here before researching on the government sites of any Canadians that has experienced visiting Canada together with their Thai significant other? How was the visa application process, and were there any difficulties such as showing proof of funds? Any advice would be appreciated. We plan to visit my parents in Toronto before getting married back in Thailand.
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A Canadian seeks advice from the community regarding the visa application process for their Thai partner to visit Canada. They are planning to visit family in Toronto before getting married in Thailand. Community members suggested various approaches including gaining experience with visas from easier countries before applying to Canada. One shared personal experience of multiple visa applications leading to rejection before finally succeeding after marriage, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating ties to Thailand.
Mark *********
Hi Evan. Here is my experience. I contacted various Canadians who were familiar with the system including former immigration agents. I did all the paperwork myself and my then girlfriend's application got rejected. We then tried a Thai agent in Bangkok-he was totally useless and no surprise, rejected again. The third time I contacted a local very experienced immigration agent in Vancouver. By this time my then girlfriend and I were married. This apparently made all the difference as this time she was accepted. All in costs and time for this process was in the realm of 3 years and several thousand dollars. A friend of mine, a well established Canadian doctor had a similar experience at the same time, despite having solid credentials and recommendations. I am not saying you have to or should get married, but in our case, it seems to have had an impact.
Av **********
@Mark ********
yes cause canada unlike the USA keeps families together like Europe. Marriage for sure makes it easier
Henrik *****
You will get better and more precise answers, by asking in a facebook group, dedicated to Canadian visa.
Evan *******
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@Henrik ****
thanks I'll do that
Av **********
Yeah itโ€™s best to have her get visas to other simpler countries first, visit them for several years, then apply for Canada. ๐Ÿ one of the best ways to show that the Thai person will return home. Also showing proof of ownership of home or land, business, funds, reasons for home.
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