Everything Pakistan citizens need to know about applying for a Canada visa. Updated July 2026.
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| Visa Type | Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor |
| Application Fee | CAD $100 + $85 biometrics |
| Processing Time | Varies with volume, check the live IRCC estimate; the clock starts only after biometrics are given |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per visit |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
IMM 5257 form via IRCC online portal
Biometrics fee CAD $85 (valid for 10 years)
Medical exam may be required
Processing times change weekly and differ by country, so check IRCC's current estimate for Pakistan before you plan
Check IRCC's current processing time for Pakistan before you book anything, and apply well ahead of your intended travel date.
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Yes. Pakistan citizens need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor to visit Canada. Application fee: CAD $100 + $85 biometrics. Processing: Varies with volume, check the live IRCC estimate; the clock starts only after biometrics are given.
The Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor application fee is CAD $100 + $85 biometrics. Biometrics fee CAD $85 (valid for 10 years). Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Processing for Pakistan citizens applying for a Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Visitor: Varies with volume, check the live IRCC estimate; the clock starts only after biometrics are given. Apply well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for potential delays.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Pakistan citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: IMM 5257 form via IRCC online portal. Biometrics fee CAD $85 (valid for 10 years). Medical exam may be required. Processing times change weekly and differ by country, so check IRCC's current estimate for Pakistan before you plan. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Pakistan-Canada corridor.
Check IRCC's current processing time for Pakistan before you book anything, and apply well ahead of your intended travel date. Refusals on this corridor usually turn on one of a few things: documentation that is incomplete or inconsistent, financial evidence that does not show where the money came from, or a file that does not establish your reason for returning. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Pakistan-Canada route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: July 2026
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