Canada Visa from Pakistan
Quick answer
Pakistani applicants apply for a Canadian visitor visa online through IRCC, pay CA$100 plus CA$85 for biometrics, and give fingerprints and a photo at a VFS visa application centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore. Most applications are decided on documents alone, and processing times vary, so check IRCC's tool before you plan travel.
Last updated: 24 June 2026
Visitor TRV — single or multiple-entry, up to six months per stay. Visaroo helps Pakistani residents apply with the right documents, the right consulate and the right timing.
Quick facts for the Canada route.
Who can apply from Pakistan.
Tailored to Pakistani residents applying for the Canada visitor visa (trv).
- Valid Pakistani passport with enough validity for your stay, and a recent photo to IRCC specifications.
- An IRCC online account and a complete visitor visa application with every requested document uploaded.
- Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) given at a VFS visa application centre after you receive your biometric instruction letter.
- Proof of funds for the whole trip, and strong ties to Pakistan: work or business, family, property.
- A clear purpose and plan for the visit, with an invitation letter and your host's status if visiting family or friends.
- No criminal or medical inadmissibility. A medical exam is only requested in specific cases.
Your Canada checklist.
The exact documents we ask Pakistani applicants to prepare. We review every page before submission.
Personal
- Passport (bio page and any visa or stamp pages)
- CNIC and family documents (Nikah nama, B-form for children)
- Digital photo to IRCC specification
- Biometric instruction letter (after you apply)
Financial
- Last 6 months bank statements in your own name
- Salary slips and employer letter, or business registration and NTN
- Tax returns where you file
- Evidence for any large or unusual deposits
Travel
- Day-by-day itinerary and purpose of visit
- Cancellable hotel booking or host's address details
- Return flight reservation (avoid non-refundable tickets before approval)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Supporting
- Invitation letter, plus your host's status in Canada and proof of their address and income
- Property or rent documents and proof of family ties
- Previous visas and travel stamps
- Letter of explanation, and your refusal letters if you were previously refused
From enquiry to approval.
Eligibility check
Free 15-minute assessment of your profile for the Canada visitor visa (trv).
Document preparation
We send you a tailored checklist for applicants from Pakistan, then review every document before submission.
Appointment & submission
We set up your IRCC account, build the personalised document checklist, complete and review the online form, and guide your free biometrics appointment at a VFS centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.
Decision & travel
We track your application and, on approval, help with travel insurance, forex and pre-departure briefing.
Processing times now vary by country
IRCC publishes country-specific visitor visa processing estimates, and the estimate does not include the time you take to give biometrics. Check the tool for Pakistan before you set travel dates.
Strengthen your application.
- Give your biometrics as soon as you receive the instruction letter. Delays here hold up your whole file.
- Upload clear, complete scans the first time, and answer every question honestly. An incomplete form can lead to a refusal.
- Explain your purpose, funds and ties to Pakistan in a short, truthful letter, especially if your travel history is thin.
Common rejection reasons.
- IRCC isn't satisfied you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, usually because of weak ties to Pakistan.
- An unclear purpose of visit or a travel plan that doesn't fit the applicant's profile.
- Insufficient or unexplained funds, or incomplete documents and forms.
Transparent pricing.
Embassy charges are paid directly to the consulate. Visaroo's service fees cover preparation, review and submission.
Built for the Canada route.
Route specialists
Advisors who file Canada applications every week from Pakistan.
Document review
Every form, statement and letter is double-checked before submission.
Honest guidance
We review your case properly — including telling you honestly if your file isn't ready yet.
Common questions, answered.
Processing times vary and IRCC publishes country-specific estimates, which don't include the time you take to give biometrics. Check IRCC's processing times tool for Pakistan, and give your biometrics as soon as you receive your instruction letter, since this is when most of the clock starts.
It depends on your profile: your work or business, income, family ties, travel history and how clearly your application tells the truth. We don't quote success rates, because every case is different. During the free eligibility check we tell you honestly where you stand and what to fix before you apply.
Most applications are decided on documents alone. You normally only visit a VFS centre to give biometrics, although IRCC can ask for an interview in some cases.
At the VFS Global Canada visa application centres in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Biometrics are generally valid for ten years, so if you've already given them for a Canadian application you may not need to repeat them. Check your instruction letter for the deadline.
The government fee is CA$100 per person plus CA$85 for biometrics. VFS may charge a separate service fee for any optional services. Always confirm current amounts on the IRCC and VFS Pakistan pages.
There is no fixed minimum. You need to show funds that realistically cover your flights, accommodation and daily costs for the whole stay, with consistent activity over the last 6 months. Large unexplained deposits count against you.
Yes. We start by reading the refusal letter to understand the exact reason, then rebuild the application around it. We'll also tell you honestly if reapplying now isn't worthwhile and what would need to change first.
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