You need a Visitor Visa (Business)
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
None mandatory
Visa fee
CAD 100
Visitor Visa Application Fee
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Destination at a glance
- Country
- Canada
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Continent
- North America
- Currency
- Dollar (CAD)
- Phone code
- +1
- Language
- English
- Exchange rate
- 1 CAD = 196.0598 PKR
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visitor visa for all business-related travel to Canada
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visitor visa for all business-related travel to Canada
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) through the IRCC online portal or at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre
- Biometrics are mandatory for Pakistani citizens and must be provided at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre
- Business visitors must demonstrate that their main place of business and source of income are located outside of Canada
- Ensure all documents are in English or French or accompanied by a certified translation
- Processing times for Pakistani applicants can be lengthy; apply at least three months in advance
- Possession of a valid visa for other countries does not grant visa-free entry to Canada for Pakistani passport holders
Application Process
Mapping your visa journey…
Step 1
Create an account on the official IRCC website to access the online application portal
Step 2
Complete the application form for a Temporary Resident Visa for business purposes
Step 3
Upload all required supporting documents including digital copies of your passport and civil records
Step 4
Pay the visa application and biometrics fees online using a credit or debit card
Step 5
Receive the Biometric Instruction Letter after submission
Step 6
Book an appointment at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre to provide your biometrics
Step 7
Submit your passport to the VFS Global Visa Application Centre if requested for visa stamping
Step 8
Collect your passport once the application has been processed and a decision is reached
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Completed Application for Visitor Visa (IMM 5257)
- Family Information Form (IMM 5645)
- Valid Pakistani passport
- Two recent passport-sized photographs meeting IRCC specifications
- Letter of invitation from the Canadian business partner
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least two blank pages
- Letter of invitation from the Canadian business host
- Letter from your employer in Pakistan confirming your position and purpose of travel
- 6 months of personal bank statements
- Proof of business registration or employment contract
- Detailed business itinerary in Canada
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry
Frequently Asked Questions
A letter of invitation from the Canadian business partner is essential to support your business visa application
You must book an appointment at a designated Visa Application Centre (VAC) after receiving your Biometric Instruction Letter
The duration of stay is determined by the border services officer upon arrival, typically up to six months
HIGH advisory
Qatar has suspended visa-on-arrival services for Pakistani passport holders. Travelers must secure a valid visa or entry permit prior to departure.
MEDIUM advisory
Technical glitches have periodically caused suspensions of Pakistani passport services at home and abroad. Expect potential processing delays for travel documents.
LOW advisory
The United Kingdom has transitioned to an eVisa system for Pakistani visitors, replacing physical immigration documents.
LOW advisory
Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports.