Travel History and Why It Matters
How your previous travels affect your visa application.
A history of international travel, especially to visa-required countries, can strengthen your application significantly.
Why Travel History Helps
Demonstrates Compliance
If you visited the US, UK, or Schengen countries and returned home as required, it shows you follow immigration rules.
Establishes Pattern
Repeated travel with proper returns shows you have a track record of being a genuine visitor.
Reduces Risk Perception
First-time applicants from certain countries are seen as higher risk. Travel history helps offset this.
What If You Have Limited Travel History?
Not having extensive travel history does not mean automatic refusal. Many first-time travelers get approved. The key is to strengthen other parts of your application:
- Strong ties to home (employment, family, property)
- Clear and genuine purpose of visit
- Solid financial documentation
- Well-written cover letter explaining your situation
Be honest about your travel history. Include all countries visited, even visa-free ones. Never omit previous visa refusals - IRCC often knows about them and dishonesty can hurt your case.
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