Canada Visa for Pakistanis: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Canada is one of the top destinations for Pakistani travellers — for tourism, family visits, study, and immigration. The Canadian visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) has a refusal rate of about 40% for Pakistani applicants, but with proper documentation and preparation, approval is achievable. This guide covers every step of the Canada visa process.
Canada Visa Types for Pakistanis
- Visitor Visa (TRV): Tourism, family visits, business. Valid up to 10 years, 6-month stay per entry.
- Study Permit: For students enrolled at Canadian institutions.
- Work Permit: For employment with a Canadian employer.
- Express Entry (PR): Permanent residency for skilled workers.
- Super Visa: For parents/grandparents of Canadian PR/citizens. Valid 5 years.
Visitor Visa Application Process
- Create IRCC account: Apply online at canada.ca
- Complete application form: Fill out all sections honestly
- Upload documents: Passport, photos, bank statements, employer letter, property, family ties
- Pay fees: live rates (visa) + live rates (biometrics) = live rates
- Biometrics instruction letter: Received within 24 hours — schedule VAC appointment
- Attend biometrics: Fingerprints + photo at VFS Global (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi)
- Wait for decision: 8-12 weeks processing
- Passport request: If approved, submit passport for visa stamping
Canada Visa Consultation
Kimi Travels offers complete Canada visa consultation — document audit, application review, biometrics booking.
- Document audit by experienced consultant
- Online IRCC application completion
- Cover letter drafting
- VAC biometrics appointment booking
- Placeholder flight itinerary
- WhatsApp support throughout the wait
Canada Flight Booking (After Visa)
Once visa approved, Kimi Travels books your Canada flights.
- Emirates via DXB (18-20 hours)
- Qatar via DOH (18-20 hours)
- Turkish via IST (20-22 hours)
- YYZ (Toronto), YVR (Vancouver)
- Group rates for families
Additional Tips
Travel plan karte waqt kuch aur baatein yaad rakhein. Hamesha 8-12 hafte pehle book karein sab se sasta rate ke liye. Tuesday aur Wednesday ko udne se 25-35% sasta milta hai. Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, aur Christmas/New Year pe fares 50-80% zyada hoti hain — in dates se 2-3 din pehle ya baad mein travel karein. Group booking (4+ log) se 15-25% discount mil jata hai.
Travel insurance lazmi karwayein — Kimi Travels se embassy-compliant policies available hain. Bank card ka international usage enable karein. USD cash mein backup rakhein. Google Maps offline download karein. Kimi Travels ka WhatsApp number saved rakhein — 24/7 support available hai kisi bhi emergency mein. Apna passport, visa, aur return ticket hamesha printed copy mein rakhein — digital copies airport par accept nahi hoti.
Standing with Palestine
At Kimi Travels, we stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Canada has a substantial Palestinian-Canadian community that keeps the cause alive. Justice anywhere is justice everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does Canada visa take for Pakistanis?
A: 8-12 weeks for standard processing. No priority service available for visitor visas.
Q: What is the Canada visa refusal rate for Pakistanis?
A: Approximately 40%. Strong documentation and travel history improve odds significantly.
Q: How much bank balance is needed?
A: substantial stable for 6+ months for a 2-week visit.
Need a Canada visa? Kimi Travels offers complete consultation. Contact us.
"Canada is not easy. But it's possible — with the right preparation."
— Kimi Travels Desk