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The Manila visa office adds its own checklist to the standard visitor visa list. One rule helps many Filipino travellers: if you visited Canada in the last 10 years or hold a valid US visa, you may not need proof of funds.
Written by NextMovePath editorial teamLast updated:
| IRCC processing time from Philippines | 21 days (Visitor visa (applying from outside Canada))IRCC's current estimate, as of September 28, 2026. Source: IRCC processing times |
|---|---|
| Visa application centres | Manila and CebuSource: IRCC: Find a visa application centre |
| Proof of funds exemption (Manila checklist) | Not needed if all travellers visited Canada in the last 10 years or hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, with proofSource: IRCC Manila visa office: Additional document checklist, visitor visa (IMM 5877) |
| Bank statement | Last 6 months, showing the balanceSource: IRCC Manila visa office: Additional document checklist, visitor visa (IMM 5877) |
| Fees | CAN$100 visa fee plus CAN$85 biometrics per personSource: IRCC: Fee list |
There is no fixed amount. You must show enough to cover your whole trip. The Manila checklist asks for a bank statement covering the last six months with the balance, plus pay slips, investments or certificates of deposit where relevant. If someone else pays, include their statements or employment proof.
If you and everyone travelling with you have been to Canada in the last 10 years, or currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, the Manila checklist says no proof of funds or financial support is needed. You must prove it with entry stamps or a copy of the visa.
Use official company letterhead. The Manila checklist asks for your position, length of employment and income, the company’s full address and phone numbers, and the name and position of the person signing. Self-employed applicants instead show proof of business income and income tax paid.
Yes. If you worked for the government, police or military at any point since turning 18, the Manila checklist asks for the matching IRCC form (IMM 0149, IMM 0150 or IMM 5546). Former Philippine National Police or Armed Forces members also add a copy of their Personal Service Record.
The Manila checklist asks seafarers for a valid seafarer booklet and certificate, the POEA exit permission certificate, the employment contract, and letters from the Canadian and local manning agencies with details of the vessel you are joining. Gather these before you apply, since a gap in any of them can hold up the decision.
These are the grounds IRCC officers most often write in refusal letters for this kind of application. They are typical grounds, not statistics. Fix them before you apply, not after.
Tell us where you are in the process. A member of our team will tell you what is missing or weak in your Philippines application, before IRCC does.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and document lists change often. Confirm current requirements on canada.ca or with a licensed Canadian immigration representative (RCIC or lawyer) before you apply.