A visit visa to Canada is a type of temporary resident visa that allows you to visit Canada for tourism, business, or visiting family and friends. If you are a citizen of Pakistan and wish to apply for a Canadian visit visa, you must meet certain requirements and provide the necessary documentation to support your application. In this article, we will go over the requirements for a Canadian visit visa for Pakistani citizens.

1. Eligibility

To be eligible for a Canadian visit visa, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must have a valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Canada.
• You must be in good health and not pose a risk to Canadian public health or safety.
• You must not have a criminal record or pose a security risk.
• You must be able to convince the visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit. This means that you must have strong ties to your home country, such as a job, family, and property.
• You must be able to show that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada. This means that you must have enough money to cover your travel expenses, such as airfare, accommodation, and food, as well as any other expenses you may incur during your stay.

2. Application process

To apply for a Canadian visit visa, you must follow these steps:

Step 1: Gather the necessary documents

You will need to gather the following documents to support your application:

• A completed Visitor Visa (IMM 5257) form
• A family information form (IMM 5645)
• Two passport-sized photos
• A copy of your passport bio-data page
• Proof of financial support
• Proof of ties to your home country
• A letter of invitation (if applicable)
• A travel itinerary

Step 2: Pay the application fee

The application fee for a Canadian visit visa is CAD $100. You can pay this fee online using a credit card.

Step 3: Submit your application

You can submit your application online or in person at the Canadian Visa Application Centre (CVAC) in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi. You will need to provide your biometric information, such as fingerprints and a photo, when you submit your application.

Step 4: Wait for processing

The processing time for a Canadian visit visa can vary depending on the volume of applications received. You can check the status of your application online using the unique tracking number provided to you when you submitted your application.

3. Supporting documents

To support your application for a Canadian visit visa, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A completed Visitor Visa (IMM 5257) form: This form asks for your personal information, such as your name, date of birth, and contact details. You will also need to provide details of your travel plans, such as the purpose of your visit, your intended length of stay, and your travel itinerary.
• A family information form (IMM 5645): This form asks for information about your family members, such as their names, dates of birth, and relationship to you. You must include information about your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, and all dependent children.
• Two passport-sized photos: You must provide two identical passport-sized photos that meet the specifications outlined on the Government of Canada’s website.
• A copy of your passport bio-data page: You must provide a copy of the page in your passport that contains your personal information, such as your name, date of birth, and passport number.
• Proof of financial support: You must be able to show that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada. This means that you must provide proof of your income and assets, such as a job, family, and property.
  • You must be able to show that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada. This means that you must have enough money to cover your travel expenses, such as airfare, accommodation, and food, as well as any other expenses you may incur during your stay.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for a Canadian visit visa, you must follow these steps:

Step 1: Gather the necessary documents

You will need to gather the following documents to support your application:

• A completed Visitor Visa (IMM 5257) form
• A family information form (IMM 5645)
• Two passport-sized photos
• A copy of your passport bio-data page
• Proof of financial support
• Proof of ties to your home country
• A letter of invitation (if applicable)
• A travel itinerary