Canada Visa Requirement For Pakistani Passport Holders & Citizens
Visa Required
Canada is a famous destinantion for Pakistani visitors, Canada always welcomes its visitors with open arms. Due to its easy visa and immigration policies Pakistanis love to visit or reside in Canada.
If you are visiting Canada on a visit visa or business visa in 2024, and looking forward to get information about the Canada visa requirements and application process, Canada visa fees, documents requirements and processing time than you are at the right place. The whole process is given below.
All the visa process is done in person at the Canada Visa Application center Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The biometric is required for all applicants, and additional charges will be paid by the applicant for the biometric and visa processing by Canada Visa Application Center CVAC. The photos may not be required as the CVAC staff takes the phots on spot, but it is strongly recommended to take the required photos along.
Procedure to apply for Canada visa from Pakistan
Here is the process according to the visa types
Canada Tourist Visa From Pakistan Requirements
– Duly signed separate application form for each applicant
– Original passport with at least six months validity and must have one blank page.
– Copies of all old/expired passports.
– 1 photo copy of the front page of the current passport
– Photo Copy of Nadra issued CNIC
– 2 current photos, not more than 6 month old. Write applicant’s name, and date of birth clearly in English on back of the photo.
– Letter of your employment, which should include your salary, position, date hired, and the approved leaves dates should be mentioned clearly. If you are dependent (House wife, student or child) than give the evidence of husband or father’s employment.
– Children under age of 16 who are traveling alone must provide consent of both parents. If there is a minor with subject f custody order, evidence of custody and the other parent’s consent must also be provided. If only one parent is traveling with a minor child, a letter of consent from the other parent allowing the child to travel is required.
– Copy of “B” form-Nadra- computerized (in case of traveling with children)
– Bank Statement of the last 6 months
– Air ticket reservation Print out
– Hotel Reservation Or
– If you have an invitation from a sponsor, then the following documents are required along with it: -Copy of Passport of the sponsor
– Bank Statement of the sponsor of last 6 months
– Any other documentation/information showing your ties to Pakistan, like property documents, any wealth certificates etc
Canada Business Visa from Pakistan Requirements
– Attested Invitation letter
– Duly signed separate application form for each applicant
– Original passport with at least six months validity and must have one blank page.
– Copies of all old/expired passports.
– 1 photo copy of the front page of the current passport
– Photo Copy of Nadra issued CNIC
– 2 current photos, not more than 6 month old. Write applicant’s name, and date of birth clearly in English on back of the photo.
– Letter of your employment, which should include your salary, position, date hired, and the approved leaves dates should be mentioned clearly. If you are dependent (House wife, student or child) than give the evidence of husband or father’s employment.
– Children under age of 16 who are traveling alone must provide consent of both parents. If there is a minor with subject f custody order, evidence of custody and the other parent’s consent must also be provided. If only one parent is traveling with a minor child, a letter of consent from the other parent allowing the child to travel is required.
– Copy of “B” form-Nadra- computerized (in case of traveling with children)
– Bank Statement of the last 6 months
– Air ticket reservation Print out
– Hotel Reservation Or
– If you have an invitation from a sponsor, then the following documents are required along with it: -Copy of Passport of the sponsor
– Bank Statement of the sponsor of last 6 months
– Any other documentation/information showing your ties to Pakistan, like property documents, any wealth certificates etc
Canada Visa Key Information
Visa Type | Standard Visa |
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Validity of Passport | 6 Months |
Quantity of Photos | 2 |
Processing Time | 10 to 35 working days |
Canada Visa Fees in Pakistan | 100 CAD |
Bank Statement | 6 Months |
Minimum Account Balance Required | Should be enough to cover your expenses, if you are travelling with family than should cover expenses of whole family |
Canada Visa Documents Requirement from Pakistan
1 – Application Form – Click Here | 2 – Original Passport | 3 – Passport Photo Copy | 4 – Invitation letter from Sponsor / Host | 5 – Passport Copy of Sponsor | 6 – Visa or local ID of sponsor | 7 – Air Line Reservation | 8 – Hotel Reservation | 9 – Nadra Issued Card | 10 – B form for kids | 11 – Bank Statement | 12 – Income Proof | 13 – Business Proof | 14 – Salary Proof | 15 – Property Proof | 16 – Any other fixed assets or wealth proof | 17 – FBR Tax Returns |
Additional information
The application is submitted via CVAC (VFS global) services from Pakistan. IF you need to provide the biometrics than additional 85 CAD will be charged by CVAC.
Islamabad
Canada Visa Application Centre Islamabad
Park Road, Chattha Bakhtawar Chak Shahzad, Islamabad
Email: info@tazapakistan.com
Lahore
Canada Visa Application Centre Lahore
20 Ex American Centre Building,
Opposite Ganga Ram Hospital,
Queens Road, Lahore
Email:info@tazapakistan.com
Karachi
Canada Visa Application Centre Karachi
Bahria Complex IV, 4th Floor,
Main Chaudhary Khaliq UZ Zaman Road.
Gizri, Clifton, Karachi
Email:info@tazapakistan.com
Helpline Phone Number
(+92) 370 7000158
Days of Operation
Open from Monday to Friday (excluding declared holidays
Regular Hours of Operation
VAC Opening time 09:00 – 17:00
Application Submission :09:00 –16:00 Monday – Friday
Passport Collection :09:00– 17:00 Monday – Friday
Ramadan Timings
VAC Opening Time 09:00 – 15:00 (Monday to Friday)
Application Submission: 09:00 – 13:00 (Monday to Friday)
Passport Collection: 09:00 – 15:00 (Monday to Friday)
Canada Visa from Pakistan Tracking
You can track the Canadian visa application status at this page. You will have to submit your Tracking ID No and Date of birth to get the actual status.
Canada Visa Rejection Appeal from Pakistan
If your Canadian Visa is rejected by Citizenship and Immigration Canada than you do have options to appeal. The time of appeal is very short, you will be given 30 days to appeal again.
You can appeal at the Case Processing Centre CPC, or file an appeal at Immigration Adjudication Division IAD or last option is to file an appeal at the Federal Court of Canada.