Canadian Visa from Pakistan

Canada Visit Visa

Pakistanis have the option to apply for a business and visit visa to Canada from Pakistan in 2024. Whether you plan to visit for tourism, family visits, friends or business, the Government of Canada requires that you do a Canadian visa application from Pakistan before your departure. It is important to note that the Canadian Embassy does not accept direct in-person applications. Instead, the process involves completing your visa application online through the official Canada immigration website IRCC and then making an appointment at VFS Global to submit your physical documents. Please note that you must appear in person at VFS Global to submit your application. Successful applicants from Pakistan are granted Canadian visas based on the strength of supporting documentation they provide to justify the purpose of their visit.

You should note that due to the large number of Canadian visa applications from Pakistan, you may have difficulty securing SVA appointments for biometric verification. You can apply for a visa online very easily. But after applying for the visa, you need to appear at a visa application center for biometric verification. If you applied from a foreign country, you may get your appointment sooner, but applying from Pakistan may cause significant delays in the biometric application.

Types of Visit Visa for Canada

• Visit visas. (Single entry)

• Visit visa (multiple entries)

• Business visas

Canadian Visa Application Process

To get started with your visa application form Visit the central visa application system which is managed directly by the Canadian government. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html

Complete your form electronically. The completed form (including barcode sheets) must be printed on white, bond quality, non-glossy paper using a laser printer.

Canadian Visa Appointment for Biometrics

The Canada visa application is done online where you create your account, post your supporting documents and pay the visa fee. However, the last step is the main problem. You must appear in person at your local visa application center for biometric checks. In our case, it is VFS which has branches in major cities of Pakistan. Until June and July 2024, there was no problem getting a free online Canadian visa appointment for biometric verifications. But throughout August, there had been an almost total blockage of appointments for biometric visas for Canada. This situation has gotten so bad that there are currently people selling these appointments for thousands of rupees. But the added problem is that most of these people commit fraud on innocent people.

According to recent updates, it is likely that there will be more online appointments for biometric verification from September 2024. You must continue to try on the online portal to book your appointment yourself you for safety reasons. When you apply for a Canadian visa online, you get a deadline to submit biometric verification. But a recent discussion with the VFS team suggests that if you are unable to secure a biometric visa appointment for Canada, you can still get your date extended. However, you should report this problem to the VFS office as soon as possible. For more details about Canada visa appointments for biometrics, you can contact our support team.

Canadian Visa Processing Time for Pakistan

Being considered a welcoming country, Canada attracts too many visa applicants from all over the world. This has led to enormous pressure on visa processing for Canadian applicants. The sheer number of applications also makes the visa process stricter. Here are some key facts you need to know about applying for a Canadian visa from Pakistan.

Visit the Canada visa process

1. The first step is to determine the type of visa you need

2. Start your visa application, complete it and submit your application form online to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

3. Make an appointment and choose a visa application center such as VFS.GLOBAL

4. Pay your fees according to the instructions on the IRCC website

5. Go to a visa application center and show up for the appointed time.

6. Monitor the status of your application and keep yourself updated.

7. Receive your passport from the visa application center

Documentation Required for Canada Visit Visa

General documents required for Canada Tourist/Visit Visa:

1. A signed application form for each candidate.

2. Original passport valid for at least six months with a blank page.

3. Copies of old and expired passports.

4. A photocopy of the first page of the current passport

5. Photocopy of the CNIC. (ID card)

6. Two passport size photos with the applicant's name and date of birth written on the back of the photo.

7. Invitation letter from family or friend

8. Children under sixteen must provide consent from both parents. (also in case of divorce)

9. The last six months' worth of bank statements

10. An appropriate medical examination may be required.

Visit Visa Duration for Canada

6 month business visa

Single entry visa for visitors up to 6 months

Multiple Visitors

Entry visa from 6 months to 10 years

General documents required for the Canadian business visa

1. Old and new passport (with 2 blank pages for Visa stamp)

2. Two photos that meet Canadian photo requirements

3. Plane ticket to book for a complete round trip

4. Travel insurance (valid for at least 1 year)

5. Cover letter from a company (with details of the traveler's stay)

6. Bank statement obtained for the last six months

7. Letter of invitation from a company and proof of company registration

8. Valid visa copies (need to be verified)

9. Conference ticket or exhibition pass

Canadian visa appointment

Visa website

Once you have applied for your visa, you must make an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken at a visa application center.

Make an appointment

VAC Visa

Private businesses known as Visa Application Centers (VACs) hold official contracts with the Canadian government. Your passport is safely sent to the visa office by them are official places to give your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) located around the world).