Visitor visa for fiancee's brother for our wedding? Philippines

[joeythecat]

Hah, true, I can't blame you there with your experience. It is a private courier, so it's slightly better than the local postal service. I lived 5 km away from VFS but had my passport couriered back anyway.

Oh, sorry, I don't think I answered your previous question about money directly. I'd meant to suggest that CBSA usually doesn't ask about funds on hand for the trip, but in the off chance if he is asked, he can simply tell the truth about the $500 pocket money and you supporting him. It shouldn't be an issue. Money is only really declared if it's over $10,000.

Will he need any sort of travelers insurance for the trip? is it required?

 

[bellaluna]

Will he need any sort of travelers insurance for the trip? is it required?

I know Philippine Airlines offers opt-in travel insurance when you book online (about US$30 additional), but it's not required.

 

[joeythecat]

I know Philippine Airlines offers opt-in travel insurance when you book online (about US$30 additional), but it's not required.

ok. cause I remember reading somewhere that if he is in Canada and something happens to him, I will be responsible for all costs.

 

[Bryanna]

I know Philippine Airlines offers opt-in travel insurance when you book online (about US$30 additional), but it's not required.

Airlines offer travel insurance but normally that insurance only covers the flight/trip and missing/damaged luggage. Do check if it's the case for Philippine Airlines.

@joeythecat you may want to consider buying an overseas travel insurance policy that covers the entire stay, including the flight dates

 

[joeythecat]

Airlines offer travel insurance but normally that insurance only covers the flight/trip and missing/damaged luggage. Do check if it's the case for Philippine Airlines.

@joeythecat you may want to consider buying an overseas travel insurance policy that covers the entire stay, including the flight dates

Where would I get that from? I have never bought that before except I bought it through caa for my fiancée when we went to the states once.

 

[Bryanna]

Where would I get that from? I have never bought that before except I bought it through caa for my fiancée when we went to the states once.

You'll need to check with insurance companies

 

[bellaluna]

Where would I get that from? I have never bought that before except I bought it through caa for my fiancée when we went to the states once.

PAL's opt-in insurance covers accidents, sickness, and even death during the trip:
https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/TravelInformation/BeforeYouFly/TravelInsurance
https://www.pnbgentravel.com/Summary-of-Benefits

Here's their provider, with the full list of benefits and instructions to make a claim:
https://www.pnbgentravel.com/

 

[joeythecat]

Got his visa today, booked his flight, bought insurance, bought Toronto raptors tickets, booked a trip to montreal, got CN Tower passes. WOW! we are ready to go!!!!

 

[Bryanna]

Got his visa today, booked his flight, bought insurance, bought Toronto raptors tickets, booked a trip to montreal, got CN Tower passes. WOW! we are ready to go!!!!

What a (visa) journey it has been. Way to go!! You've got his entire itinerary sorted LOL

Congratulations for your wedding. Enjoy the wonderful celebrations

 

[bellaluna]

bought Toronto raptors tickets

He really is Filipino, LOL.

Hope you all enjoy the celebrations! Cheers to everyone.

 

[Gagan Kharor]

Hi Friends,

I am Canadian Resident. I applied TRV for my Sister in Law and her family (Husband and Daughter) in Manila Office.

File Submitted Date: 03-Sep-2017

Type Application: Paper Applications with Passport (Via VFS).

CIC Documents Requested on 14-Sep-2017 like 2 Photos, Marriage Certificate, School letter for Child.

Requested Documents submitted ; 20-Sep-2017

They have Indian Passports.

So please give me advice what will be next?

 

[joeythecat]

just wanted to let you all know that my fiancées brother is here now! he had a good flight, they asked lots of questions in Manila, but his other sister was there to help him answer the questions. when he arrived in Toronto, they just asked to see the invitation to the wedding. we went to CN Tower right after the airport and he is amazed. We are so happy and thankful to everyone on here that helped us out!

 

[Bryanna]

just wanted to let you all know that my fiancées brother is here now! he had a good flight, they asked lots of questions in Manila, but his other sister was there to help him answer the questions. when he arrived in Toronto, they just asked to see the invitation to the wedding. we went to CN Tower right after the airport and he is amazed. We are so happy and thankful to everyone on here that helped us out!

I'm so happy for you, your fiancée and your brother-in-law. It's good to know he wasn't asked too many questions at the POE

Have a great time

 

[Camzzz]

OMG OMG OMG WE GOT A PASSPORT REQUEST!!!!!!!! I CANT BELIEVE WE DID IT!!!!!!

Hello,

I stumbled to your post and in desperate need of help and advice since you were successful with the application. I don’t know if this allowed in this forum to ask about this but I am planning to get married next year, Sept 2019 here in Ottawa but my family is in the Philippines. My fiance and I both want to get married here however, I don’t want to proceed with the booking of the venue and payments if in case my family wouldn’t be able to come. All of my siblings are single, 2 are working and 1 is still in school. I want to be able to apply for a tourist visa for them as early as now so I can start with my wedding plans. How do I go about it in the letter? Do I need proof of the venue for contracts/etc?

 

[Bryanna]

Hello,

I stumbled to your post and in desperate need of help and advice since you were successful with the application. I don’t know if this allowed in this forum to ask about this but I am planning to get married next year, Sept 2019 here in Ottawa but my family is in the Philippines. My fiance and I both want to get married here however, I don’t want to proceed with the booking of the venue and payments if in case my family wouldn’t be able to come. All of my siblings are single, 2 are working and 1 is still in school. I want to be able to apply for a tourist visa for them as early as now so I can start with my wedding plans. How do I go about it in the letter? Do I need proof of the venue for contracts/etc?

First, your family would be applying a year in advance which is not advisable.

Second, if you cannot include proofs of your forthcoming marriage/wedding celebrations then they do not have a strong purpose for their visit.


You may want to wait/not apply for their visas until you have these proofs