How to Apply for Canada Visa from Pakistan?

A large number of people have the ambition to go abroad either to study or get their dream job to earn money. However, many leave this goal behind because they think the process of applying for visas for foreign countries is fairly difficult. But you will be shocked to see how easy it is!

Today we will provide you with details regarding the application process for a visa to Canada. So buckle up as we tell you how to apply for Canada visa from Pakistan.

Identify the Suitable Visa Type for you

The first and foremost step is to find the visa that you need. The types of visas offered are:

• Temporary resident visa
• Study permit
• Work permit
• Permanent Resident Travel Document

Then you need to check whether or not you’re eligible for the visa you’re applying for and the documents needed for the category of choice. The documents needed for each type of visa vary. A complete and signed consent is also mandatory with the application.

Initiate your Application

The next step is starting your application. There are two ways to start your application. The first is online downloading the application. You can download the form, fill it out, print the full form, and take it to Visa Application Centre for submission.

The other way is submitting the application online directly to Immigration, Refugee, and Canadian Citizenship (IRCC).

It is mandatory for the applicant to have complete documents according to the IRCC checklist for the selected visa category. If you are unable to produce any document mentioned in the IRCC checklist, you will have to sign a waiver form and attach it to your application.

It is also mandatory to attach the consent form. Any application without the consent form would be returned.

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Pay the Visa Fee

After completion of the application, you need to pay the visa fee. To pay a fee, download the form to print and pay when you visit the Visa Application Center to submit your documents (and application in case you chose the first method) and give biometrics (if needed).

You need to get an appointment if you need to give biometrics. Otherwise, applicants are free to visit during business hours to submit their applications  

You can also pay the fee beforehand in order to save time and quicken the process of your application.

Collect your Passport and Visa!

You will receive emails regarding the status of your application throughout the process. You may also receive text messages if that service is available in the Visa Application Center you are visiting.

After a decision has been made on your application, you are required to pick up your documents from the Visa Application Center. You can also have them couriered to you at an additional cost.

To collect the decision envelope, the following is required:

• A copy of the stamped biographic page of your passport
• The original receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre
• A government identification (ID card or B-form)

In the case of a delegate, the following are required:

• The signed Visa Application Center services consent form with the delegate’s name and relationship to the applicant
• A copy of the stamped biographic page of the applicant’s passport
• The original Receipt issued by the Visa Application Center
• The delegate’s government identification

Final Words

So now you know the step-by-step process of applying for a Canadian visa, and all the crucial points in the application process. You can find more information about the process on the website of the British High Commission Islamabad. Now we have told you how to apply for Canada Visa from Pakistan.