Canada Visit Visa from Pakistan

Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) — overview

A Canadian Temporary Resident Visa lets you visit family, travel or attend business events. IRCC assesses your travel history, finances, ties to Pakistan and purpose of visit — and can grant multiple-entry validity for strong profiles.

Who can apply?

• Tourism & sightseeing
• Visiting family or friends
• Super Visa for parents/grandparents (separate requirements)
• Business meetings & conferences

Common Canadian visitor refusals cite insufficient ties, unclear purpose or doubts that the applicant will leave Canada at the end of the stay.

Documents required for a Canada visit visa

Core documents for Pakistani applicants. Your exact list depends on your profile (employee, business owner, student or homemaker) — we send you a personalised checklist.

Standard documents

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip, with 2 blank pages, plus copies of old passports and previous visas
• CNIC / B-Form copy, recent passport-size photographs (as per country specifications)
• Completed visa application form (online or paper) and visa fee receipt
• Bank statements for 6 months with a clear, explainable pattern of income and savings
• Proof of ties to Pakistan: employment letter/NOC & salary slips, or business registration, FBR tax returns and business bank statements; students need a bonafide certificate
• Family Registration Certificate (FRC) / Nikah Nama if travelling with family
• Confirmed travel itinerary and accommodation bookings (not necessarily paid), and a clear cover letter
• Travel medical insurance where required (mandatory for Schengen)

Specific to Canada

• Invitation letter and host’s status in Canada (citizen/PR) with proof of relationship
• Letter of explanation (LOE) addressing purpose, funding and return plans
• Previous visas and travel history stamps

How to apply — and how we help

Application route: Apply online with IRCC, pay the fees and give biometrics at the visa application centre in Islamabad.

1. 01

   Free profile review

   We check your travel history, finances and purpose of visit and tell you honestly whether to apply now or strengthen the file first.

2. 02

   Document checklist

   You receive a personalised checklist — income proofs, bank statements, invitation letters or hotel bookings as required.

3. 03

   File preparation

   We organise your documents, draft a clear cover letter and complete the application form accurately.

4. 04

   Appointment & biometrics

   We guide you through fee payment, appointment booking and biometrics at the authorised centre or embassy.

5. 05

   Interview readiness

   Where an interview applies, we run a short mock session so you can answer confidently and consistently.

6. 06

   Decision & travel

   We follow your application and brief you on entry rules, insurance and what to carry at the airport.

Tips for Pakistani applicants

• Upload clear, legible documents — blurry scans slow processing.
• Explain the purpose, duration and cost of the visit in a short, accurate LOE.
• Show ties through employment, business and family responsibilities.

Popular places to plan in Canada

A realistic itinerary strengthens your application. Popular choices include:

• Toronto & Niagara Falls
• Vancouver
• Banff & Jasper
• Montreal & Quebec City
• Ottawa

Canada visit visa — frequently asked questions