Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and visitors to Canada: Visitor visa applications: If you’re waiting for a decision and need to travel to Canada If you submitted your application before September 7, 2021, IRCC recommends you submit a new application via the IRCC Portal if you’re travelling for reasons listed in IRCC website. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html