Do I need to visit Pakistan to apply?

No. You submit online and complete biometrics at VFS Pakistan. There is no travel involved in the application itself.

Can I reapply after a Canadian visa refusal?

You can, but only if something material has actually changed. We read the refusal letter and tell you whether reapplying now makes sense, or whether you would be better off fixing the specific concern first and applying later.

How long can I stay in Canada on a TRV?

The border services officer sets your actual length of stay when you land, usually up to six months. That is a separate thing from the visa's expiry date, and people confuse the two constantly.

Can my spouse or children apply with me?

Yes. Family members can go on a joint application or apply separately. Joint applications usually present a clearer picture of the family unit, and we organise those.

Will I be interviewed?

Interviews happen occasionally rather than as a rule. If you are called, we go through what the officer will probe and how to answer it without overcorrecting.

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Canada Visit Visa

The Canada Temporary Resident Visa is the standard visitor visa for Pakistani travellers going to see family, take a holiday, or attend short business meetings. Most of the work goes into one thing: showing a visa officer that your life is anchored in Pakistan and you intend to come back.

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Content last reviewed 15 April 2026

Overview

Who this visa is for

The TRV comes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and covers stays of up to six months. It can be single-entry or multi-entry, and the standard issue these days is a 10-year multiple-entry visa that runs until your passport expires.

Two questions decide most visitor applications. Can you afford the trip, and will you come home afterwards? We build the documentary record that answers both. That means real financial history and genuine ties, not a stack of paperwork assembled to look impressive.

Subtypes

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TRV (Temporary Resident Visa)

Required for Pakistani passport holders visiting Canada for tourism, family, or short business trips.

eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

Applies only in limited cases, such as holding valid Canadian or US permanent-resident status. Standard Pakistani passport holders need a TRV instead.

Requirements

What you'll need to bring

Essential documents

Valid Pakistani passport, ideally with 6 or more months beyond your intended stay
Bank statements, typically covering 4 to 6 months, showing stable balances
Property deeds, business registration, or an employment letter establishing ties to Pakistan
Invitation letter from your Canadian host for family visits, with proof of their immigration status
Travel itinerary covering accommodation and what you plan to do
Recent passport-sized photographs meeting IRCC specifications
Police certificate, where required
Evidence of previous travel, including old visas and entry stamps

Eligibility criteria

A genuine temporary purpose, whether tourism, family, or business
Enough money to fund the trip
Ties to Pakistan you can document, through family, property, employment, or a business
No criminal or immigration inadmissibility
A clear intention to return to Pakistan when the visit ends
A passport valid for the length of the visa

Process

The application step by step

1
Assessment before you apply
1–2 days
We go through your profile honestly, including refusal-risk factors, prior travel, and how strong your ties really look, then tell you whether applying now makes sense.
2
Document preparation
1–2 weeks
Compile the financial records, the ties documents, an invitation letter where one applies, and a clear written explanation of why you are travelling.
3
Online application
1 day
Submit through the IRCC portal and pay the visa and biometric fees.
4
Biometrics
1–2 weeks
Attend a biometrics appointment at VFS Pakistan. This is now standard for most applicants.
5
Decision
Variable
Pakistani TRV processing times swing considerably. We give you the currently published figure at consultation.

Processing time

IRCC publishes current processing times for Pakistani TRV applications and they move around a great deal, commonly landing anywhere from several weeks to a few months. We give you the latest published estimate at consultation, and we will not put a date on it beyond that.

Fees

IRCC charges the TRV application fee and the biometric fee directly. Our own fee tracks how complicated your case is, particularly where there is a prior refusal to work through, and you hear the number at the eligibility assessment.

FAQ

Questions specific to this route

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