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Canada Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Pakistani citizens need a Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) for Canada, applied online via IRCC with biometrics at a Visa Application Centre; fee is CAD 100 plus CAD 85 biometrics, with processing often taking 8-12 weeks or longer.

Guide last updated October 19, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the duration of the intended stay in Canada, with at least 1 blank page.
  • Completed online Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application via the IRCC portal
  • Digital passport-style photo meeting Canadian specifications
  • Proof of funds (bank statements for the last 6 months)
  • Letter of invitation from a host in Canada, if applicable
  • Proof of ties to Pakistan (property, employment, family) to demonstrate intent to return
  • Travel history (previous visas and stamps) supporting the application
  • Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) collected in person at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore
  • Employment letter/NOC or business registration and tax returns for self-employed applicants
  • Travel medical insurance is recommended though not mandatory for most visitor categories

Visa types

  • Single-entry Visitor Visa: valid for the approved stay (usually up to 6 months per visit), fee CAD 100
  • Multiple-entry Visitor Visa: commonly issued by default, allows multiple visits during the passport's validity (up to 10 years), fee CAD 100
  • Super Visa: for parents/grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, valid up to 10 years, allows stays of up to 5 years per entry, fee CAD 100, requires Canadian medical insurance proof
  • Transit Visa: free of charge, for travelers transiting through a Canadian airport who need a TRV

How to apply

  • Apply online through the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) website.
  • Create an IRCC secure account and complete the online TRV application form
  • Upload all required documents, including the digital photo and proof of funds
  • Pay the CAD 100 processing fee online
  • Book and attend a biometrics appointment at the VAC in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore, paying the CAD 85 biometrics fee
  • Track the application status online; if approved, the eTRV is linked electronically to the passport, and in most cases no physical sticker is needed unless specifically requested

Fees & processing time

  • TRV processing fee: CAD 100 (about PKR 26,000)
  • Biometrics fee: CAD 85 (about PKR 22,000)
  • VAC service fee for biometrics appointment: approximately PKR 3,500-5,000 additional
  • Standard processing time: historically 8-12 weeks for Pakistan-based applications, though it can extend to several months depending on volume and additional security checks
  • No official expedited/priority service for standard visitor visas from Pakistan

Tips for Pakistan travelers

  • Apply at least 3-4 months before the planned travel date given the longer processing times typically seen for Pakistani applicants
  • Common rejection reasons: insufficient proof of funds, weak ties to Pakistan, unclear purpose of visit, or incomplete financial documentation
  • Strong, well-documented travel history and clear intent to return to Pakistan significantly improve approval chances
  • Keep certified translations of any Urdu documents and ensure bank statements are stamped by the bank
  • Extensions of stay inside Canada can be applied for online before the current authorization expires, through IRCC's visitor extension (visitor record) process

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.