You need a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
None mandatory
Visa fee
CAD 85
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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 = 197.1038 PKR
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Visa Status & Application
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) before traveling to Canada
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) before traveling to Canada
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders traveling on a bare Pakistani passport require an embassy-processed or online-submitted Temporary Resident Visa; holding a US visa does not grant visa exemption or eTA eligibility for Canada on a Pakistani passport
- Applications must be submitted online through the official IRCC portal at canada.ca
- Applicants must provide biometrics at a designated Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi after receiving a Biometric Instruction Letter
- Service charges for VFS Global in Pakistan apply separately from the official IRCC government processing and biometrics fees
- Applicants must demonstrate strong financial stability, professional ties, and clear evidence of intent to return to Pakistan upon completion of the visit
Application Process
Mapping your visa journey…
Step 1
Create an account on the official IRCC portal website at canada.ca
Step 2
Complete the online visitor visa application form and upload all required supporting documents
Step 3
Pay the applicable government processing and biometrics fees securely online using a credit card
Step 4
Receive the Biometric Instruction Letter through your online account management system
Step 5
Book an appointment at the nearest VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi
Step 6
Visit the VFS Global centre in person to enroll your biometrics and submit your passport if requested
Step 7
Monitor your online application status through the IRCC portal for updates and final processing decisions
Step 8
Submit your physical passport to the VFS Global centre upon receiving the official passport request letter to obtain your visa foil
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity beyond planned travel dates
- Completed IRCC visitor visa application forms and digital passport-sized photographs
- Proof of financial support including personal bank statements and tax documents
- Employer letter or NOC confirming leave approval and position details
- Travel itinerary, flight reservations, and accommodation proofs
- Last 6 months personal bank statements showing sufficient funds for the entire stay
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity beyond planned travel dates
- Completed IRCC visitor visa application forms and digital passport-sized photographs
- Proof of financial support including personal bank statements and tax documents
- Employer letter or NOC confirming leave approval and position details
- Travel itinerary, flight reservations, and accommodation proofs
- Last 6 months personal bank statements showing sufficient funds for the entire stay
Health & FAQ
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry unless arriving from a designated yellow fever endemic country
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications are submitted online via the official IRCC portal, and biometrics are enrolled in person at VFS Global Visa Application Centres located in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi
No. Pakistani passport holders holding a US visa still require a valid Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada and are not eligible for eTA exemption or visa-free entry
First-time applicants must pay a CAD 100 visitor visa processing fee and a CAD 85 biometrics fee per person, excluding local VFS service charges