Guidance on Main Purpose of Visit – Visitor Visa (TRV) Application

[Jiaul Haque Kawsar]

Hello,

I have received an invitation to attend Web Summit Vancouver 2026, which will take place from May 27–30, 2026.

While completing the Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) application, I came across the section: “What is the main purpose of your visit?” The options are:

• To conduct business
• Tourism

Since my purpose is to attend an international technology and business summit, I am not sure which option would be the most appropriate to select.

Could anyone kindly guide me on which option I should choose?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

 

[steaky]

Hello,

I have received an invitation to attend Web Summit Vancouver 2026, which will take place from May 27–30, 2026.

While completing the Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV) application, I came across the section: “What is the main purpose of your visit?” The options are:

• To conduct business
• Tourism

Since my purpose is to attend an international technology and business summit, I am not sure which option would be the most appropriate to select.

Could anyone kindly guide me on which option I should choose?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Since it's a business summit, shouldn't be conducting business? Besides attending the summit, wouldn't you be sightseeing landmarks such as Niagara Falls? If so, you can also select tourism. Or a combination if applicable.