Canada Visit Visa For Pakistan

Visas are required to visit Canada. Multiple types of Canadian visas exist including temporary work permits, study permits, and visitor visas. Usually, tourists from the UK will be considered for a Canadian study visa. However, a different type of Canadian visa for Pakistan nationals may be necessary for certain travel situations.

This is your chance to travel freely to Canada, meeting with family or attending a conference. Personal Visitor visas are available for individuals who wish to travel to Canada as a tourist and can meet the essential requirements that include intention to leave Canada at the end of your stay. It’s not mandatory for each visa applicant to submit an invitation letter. However, it’s necessary for the visa officer to recognize that you’re going there for a legitimate purpose. That means showing sufficient ties (family members, employment, etc.) that show you intent on returning back to Pakistan after your trip.

Canada Visit Visa For Pakistan

The Government of Canada has been strengthening a process for visa application for Pakistanis wishing to travel to Canada. Canadian citizens and in order to support their work Canada would like everyone the best learning from other countries. Commission is the reason why more than 80 percent of immigrants arrived to settle in Canada are studied abroad . So I think this move will provide positive impact on Pakistani students if they apply for the visa at their home country.

Lauded as one of the most livable countries in the world, Canada usually retains a high ranking on every traveller’s bucket list. From boasting snow-covered mountain peaks and breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls to offering both simple countryside lifestyle as well as meticulously planned cosmopolitan cities, this North American country attracts legions of tourists every year. It is also a top-rated tourist destination among those living in Pakistan. So, if you are planning a trip to the beautiful country, you’ll first need to obtain a Canada Visitor Visa. 

Since the visa application process can be rather overwhelming and may even appear a little daunting for green passport holders, we’ve brought you a detailed guide on how to apply for a Canadian visa from Pakistan for the purpose of tourism.

Unless you are a dual-national and hold the nationality of Canada, the United States or any other country apart from Pakistan, you will most likely have to get a visit visa for Canada to be able to travel there. However, if you are a dual-nationality holder, you may only need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to be able to enter the country. 

Before we discuss the eligibility criteria for Canada Visitor Visa, application requirements and process, let’s take a look at the main types of Canadian visas that one can apply for.

TYPES OF CANADIAN VISAS

These are the different types and categories of visas offered by the Canadian government. 

• Visitor visas
• Work visas
• Student visas
• Business Immigrant visas
• Express Entry Program visas
• Permanent Residence visas

If you are planning to apply for a Canadian visa from Pakistan, you must first figure out which of these visas fit the motive of your visits. If you are only travelling to meet your family members, friends or for recreational purposes, you’ll have to apply for a Canada Visit Visa. On the other hand, if you’re planning to study or work in Canada, you may have to obtain a Student Visa or Work Visa instead. These are also called Temporary Visas. Permanent residence visas, business immigrant visas and express entry program visas are all types of permanent visas where the applicant shows his or her intent to stay in the country for a longer period of time.

You must select the type of visa that best suits your purpose of visit. However, we’ll be focusing on Visitor Visa, which is a Temporary Resident Visa, better known as TRV.

CANADIAN TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA (TRV)

As the name suggests, these visas are issued to people who want to visit Canada for a short period of time (six months or less). Canada Visitor Visa is usually obtained for the purposes of tourism, meeting family and business etc. You cannot seek a job or join a study program while in Canada on this visa. Similarly, you cannot apply for Canadian citizenship, claim health coverage and other benefits, or apply for any government documents during your stay in the country.

If you have secured admission in a short-term study program that will end within six months, you may apply for a Canadian visitor visa after clarifying your purpose of visit.

TYPES OF CANADIAN TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISAS (TRV)

Here are some of the main categories of Temporary Resident Visas based on the purpose of the visit:

Canada Visitor Visa: It is the most common type of visa people in Pakistan apply for. It is also called Canada Tourist Visa.

Canada Super Visa: This type of visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents to visit their family for up to two years at a time

Canada Diplomatic and Official Visa: Governmental officials and diplomats can obtain this visa to visit Canada for official purposes

Canada Courtesy Visa: This visa is issued to government officials and diplomats who do not qualify for the Diplomatic and Official Visa 

Facilitation Visa: Canadian citizens with dual nationalities who do not have their Canadian passports can enter the country on this visa