Canada Visitor Visa From Pakistan

To visit Canada, citizens of Pakistan have to apply for a Canada Visitor Visa. It is a temporary resident visa that allows travelers to travel for tourism, business meetings, or to visit a family member in Canada.

Temporary resident visas have specific requirements; read below to discover more about the Canada Visitor Visa and how to apply.

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What is the Canada Visitor Visa for Pakistani Citizens?

The Visitor Visa, also known as the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is a Canadian visa for temporary residence in the country. This official document is added to your passport and permits you to stay up to 180 days Per Entry in the country.

You can visit Canada for tourism, holidays, or vacation with a Canadian visit visa. It’s also a great option to enter Canada if you are meeting family or friends that are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

The Government of Canada allows the use of this document as a transit visa. Also, suppose you're visiting Canada for business activities, you can also use this temporary resident visa.

How can I apply for a Canada Visa?

To obtain the visa you'll need to attend an appointment to gather your biometric details. You can count on our services to guide you through the application process or apply directly with the Government of Canada.

We will send you a detailed manual guide with the application steps, review all documents and we will give the instructions to book an appointment at your local application center.

Be aware that this visa is not a study permit, work permit, or work visa. Most applicants must contact the embassy for this kind of long-term document.

Pakistan citizens can obtain a Canada multiple entry visa

Some nationalities can only get a Single-Entry visa, but Pakistanis are eligible for a Multiple Entry Visitor Visa. This means you can make multiple trips to the country during the 10-year validity period. You can stay 180 days Per Entry each time.

Requirements to obtain a Canada Visitor Visa as a Pakistani?

The applicant needs to meet a few basic requirements to get a visa to visit Canada. The official government requires a document list and some conditions that must be met:

Citizens of Pakistan must be in good health and have no criminal or immigration-related convictions.
Prove that you have financial ties—such as a job, home, financial assets, or family— to go back to your home country. This shows that you are visiting Canada without the intent to stay permanently, and you will leave Canada at the end of your stay. This is very important if you have family members or other relatives who are permanent residents in the country.
Proof of funds for your stay. The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.

Factors that could make the applicant ineligible for a Canada Visitor Visa:

Criminal activity
Human rights violations
Participation in organized crime.

Documents required to fill out the Canada visa application as a Pakistani

Pakistan Citizens must provide the following travel documents:

Original passport personal details scan (at least six months validity)
National ID

The government can ask for additional documents, such as bank statements, to prove you have enough money for your stay in Canada. In this case, we will inform you and help you get everything you need to get the visa approved on time.

How to apply for a Canada Visit Visa from Pakistan

The applicant must follow these steps to fill in the application form and enter Canada:

Step one: Fill out the Canada visa application form with your personal information and passport number, following the Manual Guide we will send you via email.
Step two: Double-check that all the information in the Canada application form is correct to avoid any issues with your Canada application. All the details need to match your supporting documents.
Step three: Upload all of the supporting documents so we can carefully review them for a 100% government-compliant application, avoiding rejections from Canada’s government.
Step four: Once we review your application, we will send you the instructions to book an appointment at your local visa application center so they can take your biometric information and you can deliver your form and documents.
Step five: You will need to pay for the visa fee and biometric fee at the visa application center after delivering the biometrics and fingerprints. You will receive a receipt that contains the tracking number of your visa so you can track your application process online.