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Canada Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with Spouse)
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
0viewsLast updated: 1 Nov 2026
You need a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
Eligibility can depend on your full travel profile and may change. Always verify with official sources before you travel.
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Plan for a sticker visa or embassy submission.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Medical exam as required
Visa fee
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visitor visa before traveling to Canada
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visitor visa before traveling to Canada
Application notes
- Apply via the official channel: canada.ca
- Pakistani ordinary passport holders require a pre-travel Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) processed through IRCC channels without qualifying visa exemptions
- Applications are submitted online via the official IRCC portal at canada.ca
- Biometrics submission is mandatory at a designated VFS Global centre in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi after receiving the Biometric Instruction Letter
- Spouses traveling together must include required civil documentation such as Nikkah Nama and NADRA Family Registration Certificates
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Create an account and complete the application forms on the official IRCC portal website
- 2
Step 2
Upload scanned copies of your passport, financial records, travel itinerary, and supporting civil documents
- 3
Step 3
Pay the visitor visa processing fee and biometrics fee online through the portal
- 4
Step 4
Receive the Biometric Instruction Letter and book an appointment at a VFS Global application centre in Pakistan
- 5
Step 5
Submit your fingerprints and photograph in person at the designated VFS Global centre
- 6
Step 6
Courier or submit your passport for stamping upon receiving the official passport request letter from IRCC
Step 1
Create an account and complete the application forms on the official IRCC portal website
Step 2
Upload scanned copies of your passport, financial records, travel itinerary, and supporting civil documents
Step 3
Pay the visitor visa processing fee and biometrics fee online through the portal
Step 4
Receive the Biometric Instruction Letter and book an appointment at a VFS Global application centre in Pakistan
Step 5
Submit your fingerprints and photograph in person at the designated VFS Global centre
Step 6
Courier or submit your passport for stamping upon receiving the official passport request letter from IRCC
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with a minimum of six months validity
- Completed online application forms through the IRCC portal
- Certified proof of financial support and 6 months bank statements
- Detailed travel itinerary and hotel reservations
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- Proof of accommodation or intended address
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry unless arriving from a yellow fever endemic country
Destination at a glance
Capital
Ottawa
Continent
North America
Currency
Dollar (CAD)
Phone code
+1
Language
English
Exchange rate
1 CAD = 198.2134 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
19,821.34
USD
71.67
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Frequently asked questions
Where should I submit my application?▾
Applications must be submitted online through the official IRCC portal
Is biometrics collection mandatory for Pakistani applicants?▾
Yes, applicants aged 14 to 79 must provide biometrics at a designated VFS Global centre in Pakistan after receiving the instruction letter
What is the standard validity of a Canadian visitor visa?▾
Visitor visas can be issued for up to 10 years or until the passport's expiry date, whichever comes first