Canada: visa & travel guide
Visa options, costs, processing times and where to apply for Canada, for travellers from Pakistan.
Visa types
| Visa | Processing (official) | Reported wait | Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student A study permit lets you study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. Pak... |
- | - | Tied to your study program; the officer sets the conditions and the date you must leave Canada, which are shown on the permit. | Requirements |
| Tourist / Visit The Canadian visitor visa (temporary resident visa) is for tourism, family visits and s... |
IRCC says most applications are processed in a few weeks or less; it depends on the visa office (check IRCC's live processing-times tool) | - | Most visitors can stay up to 6 months per entry (the border officer may set a different date). The visa may be single or multiple entry. | Requirements |
| Work Most Pakistanis working in Canada need an employer-specific work permit, backed by a jo... |
- | - | Valid until the expiry date on the permit; you may only work for the employer, in the job and at the location listed. | Requirements |
Daily travel costs
| Where | Budget hotel | Food / day | Transport / day | Return flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | PKR 27,597 | PKR 9,068 | PKR 2,760 | PKR 325,000 - 445,000 |
| Vancouver | PKR 29,568 | PKR 9,068 | PKR 2,563 | PKR 340,000 - 495,000 |
Guides about Canada
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Embassies & visa centres
High Commission of Canada
Embassy · Islamabad
VFS Global - Canada Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Islamabad
VFS Global - Canada Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Karachi
VFS Global - Canada Visa Application Centre
All offices
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Lahore
