If you have a Pakistani card and want to apply for a Canada visa from Pakistan, you have come to the right place. I will show you step by step how to get a visit visa to Canada from Pakistan. This is a guide to temporary resident visas for Canada. It covers visas for visitors, business people, and students.
Canada Visa Requirements for Pakistani Passport:
1. Visa application form
2. Original passport with 6 months validity
3. Copies of all old/expired passports
4. Photocopy of current passport
5. Photo Copy of Nadra issued CNIC
6. Two photographs
7. Employment letter
8. Copy of “B” form (in case of traveling with children)
9. Bank Statement for the last 6 months
10. Flight reservation
11. Hotel reservation
12. Invitation letter (if invited)
13. Bank Statement of the sponsor (if invited)
How to Apply for Canadian Visa Online?
The process starts on the Canada immigration website, where you add your papers, fill out the form, and upload it. You then send in your application by paying the required visa fee, which is 185 Canadian dollars for a single visa application and includes the biometric fee.
Visit the Official Website for applying for a Canada visa online.
On the main website of the Canadian government, you need to make an account. There, you can start your visa application, send in all your papers online, and fill out the necessary visa and security forms. On the above page, you can find all the forms you need to fill out.
Canada Visa Biometric at Gerry’s Office in Pakistan
The next step is to go to Gerry’s office for biometrics. You have already paid the fingerprint fee online, so all you have to do is print out your Canada visa application. But you have to make a different appointment at Gerry’s if you want to get your fingerprints taken. After you have sent in your online application, just click on the link below to book an interview.
Gerry’s Website for Appointment in Pakistan
How to Apply for a Canada Visa from Pakistan (Paper Application)
I think you should apply for a Canada visit visa by following the steps above, which can all be done online. But you can still get a Canada visa by filling out a written form at Gerry’s office. To do that, you will need to go to the above-mentioned Gerry’s website and schedule an interview for the visa, instead of just sending in your biometrics. That is all it takes to get your paper application started.
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Applying for Canada Visa from Another country with a Pakistani Passport
If you are a Pakistani national living in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, UK, the US, or any other country, you can apply for a Canada visa from there. If you want to apply for a Canadian visa from a country other than your own, you usually need to be a resident of that country with some kind of residency status. The process is almost the same online, and in your current country, you will need to make an appointment at Gerry’s office for fingerprints.
How to Apply for Canada Business Visa in Pakistan?
The process I just told you about is for getting a visit visa if you want to go to Canada to see friends and family or for tourism. You can also use the same visa for a business trip to Canada if you are planning one. The most important thing to know is that you have to stay in Canada for six months, and this visa is called a “Temporary resident visa” in Canada. Canada gives out long-term visit visas, so you do not need to apply for a separate work visa.
How to Apply for Canada Student Visa from Pakistan?
You can almost follow the same steps to get a student visa in Pakistan. In Pakistan, there are two ways to get a student visa for Canada. You can fill out the application online and send your documents. You can also visit a visa application center and fill out an application on paper. You must be accepted into a course of study in Canada to get a student visa. You can apply for a Canadian student visa with your acceptance letter and should follow the steps on this official Canadian government website: To apply for a student visa, click here.
How Much Will a Canada Visa Cost in Pakistan?
As of June 2024, the official visa fee for a visit to Canada is 185 CAD, which is similar to Rs.40,000. For a Canada visa, the fingerprint fee is 85 CAD and the visa fee is 100 CAD. Visa fees and fingerprint fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, it is best to go to Gerry’s website or Canada’s immigration page.
How Long Is the Process for Canada Visa in Pakistan?
There is no clear answer about how long it takes to get a Canada visa. But in most cases, the process will take between one and two months to finish. It could take more than three months in some cases. If you go to the Government of Canada website, you can always find out what is going on with your Canada visa application. You can also use this tool to find out how busy Canada is with temporary resident visas right now.
Keep in mind the official holidays of Canada such as Canada Day, Christmas, New Year, and other holidays that can delay your application a little bit more.
What is the Validity of a Canadian Visa from Pakistan?
The length of time a Canadian guest visa is good for depends on how long your passport is still good for. If your passport is good for four years, Canada will give you a four-year visa. If your passport is good for eight years, Canada will give you an eight-year visa. Since that is how it works, it is best to have a passport that is still good for a longer time before applying for a Canadian visa from Pakistan.
You can stay in Canada for six months each time you go there. If you want to go back to Canada, you will have to wait six months. When you get to Canada, be ready to answer questions about your stay there from the customs officers. Even with a visa, you might not be able to get into Canada.
Canadian High Commission in Pakistan
The address of the Canadian high commission in Pakistan is listed below but I do not think they process visit visas. They only work with permanent residents and other issues. Visit visas are processed from an overseas office and handled by the Gerrys.
Address: Sector G 5، Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory 44050 Pakistan.
Conclusion of Canada Visa
I did my best to give information based on what I knew and what I could do. Now it is up to you to use what you have learned and fill out your own Canada visa application. I do not think you need to hire a person to help you get a Canada visit visa. I did it many times myself.
People usually apply for permanent residence in Canada instead of a visit visa, and Canada also wants permanent residents. If you are eligible, you can look at your choices on the Canadian government’s official website.
Most people who come to Canada on a visit visa and ask for refuge do not get their visas approved. This is because most people claim asylum in Canada on a visit visa. But if you think you are qualified and want to see this beautiful country, I would still suggest applying for this visa.
