Canada Visit Visa

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process:

1. Determine the Type of Visa:
   The most common type of visit visa for Canada is the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also known as a visitor visa. It allows you to visit Canada for tourism, visiting family or friends, business, or other short-term purposes.

2. Complete the Online Application:

• • Visit the IRCC Website: Go to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
  • MyCIC Account: Create a MyCIC account to start your application.
  • Online Form: Fill out the application form (IMM 5257) and any other required forms.
  • Upload Documents: Upload all required documents as part of your application.

3. Pay the Visa Fee:

• • Visa Fee: The fee for a visitor visa is usually CAD $100. An additional biometrics fee of CAD $85 may also apply.
  • Payment: Pay the fees online through your MyCIC account.

4. Schedule a Biometrics Appointment:

• • Biometrics Instruction Letter: Once you pay the biometrics fee, you will receive a Biometrics Instruction Letter.
  • Book Appointment: Schedule an appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Pakistan (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore) to provide your biometrics (fingerprints and photograph).

5. Prepare Required Documents:

1. 1. Valid Passport
      • Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Canada.
   2. Completed Application Forms
      • IMM 5257 (Application for Visitor Visa)
      • IMM 5707 (Family Information Form)
   3. Proof of Payment
      • Receipt of visa and biometrics fee payment.
   4. Biometrics Instruction Letter
   5. Supporting Documents
   6. Proof of Purpose of Visit:
   7. Tourism: Detailed travel itinerary, hotel bookings.
   8. Visiting Family/Friends: Invitation letter from the host, proof of relationship.
   9. Business: Invitation letter from the Canadian company, details of the business visit.
   10. Financial Evidence:
       • Bank statements for the last six months.
       • Pay slips, employment letter, tax returns.
       • Evidence of assets or savings.
   11. Accommodation Details: Proof of where you will stay (hotel bookings, invitation from a host).
   12. Ties to Pakistan: Evidence of employment, family ties, property ownership, or other reasons to return to Pakistan.
   13. Travel History: Previous passports showing travel history, if available.
   14. Digital Photo: Recent passport-sized photo that meets Canadian visa photo requirements.

6. Submit Your Application:

• • Online Submission: Submit your completed application and all supporting documents online through your MyCIC account.
  • Paper Application: Alternatively, you can submit a paper application at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Pakistan, but online submission is generally faster.

7. Attend the Biometrics Appointment:

• • Arrival: Arrive on time at the VAC for your biometrics appointment.
  • Biometrics: Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph.

8. Wait for Processing:

• • Application Processing: Processing times vary, but it typically takes around 4-6 weeks.
  • Additional Information: You may be asked to provide additional documents or attend an interview.

9. Receive the Decision:

• • Notification: You will receive an email notification when a decision has been made on your application.
  • Passport Request: If your visa is approved, you will be asked to submit your passport to the VAC.

10. Collect Your Passport:

• • Passport Submission: Submit your passport along with the Passport Request Letter to the VAC.
  • Visa Stamping: Your passport will be returned to you with the visa stamp.
  • Collection/Delivery: Collect your passport from the VAC or receive it via courier service.

Tips for a Successful Application:

• Accuracy: Ensure all information is accurate and consistent across documents.
• Completeness: Provide all required documents and any additional evidence that supports your application.
• Clarity: Be clear about the purpose of your visit and demonstrate your intention to return to Pakistan.
• Financial Stability: Show that you have sufficient funds to cover your trip and stay in Canada.
• Supporting Evidence: Provide strong evidence of ties to Pakistan, such as family, employment, and property.