Visitor Visa

Following Documents need to be uploaded:

1. Passport size coloured photograph with white background.
2. Copy of Canadian Passport. Validity of Passport must be over six months
3. Copy of CNIC / NICOP/Pakistani Passport in case of Pakistan origin.
4. PR Card Copy.
5. Proof of income in Canada. Job letter along with 2 most recent paystubs.
6. Invitation letter printed on Government of Pakistan stamp paper (Affidavit), duly signed by the host/sponsor in Pakistan along with copy of host/sponsor’s CNIC / NICOP, Pakistan passport. (Original invitation letter can be requested from the applicant if called for personal interview).
7. Copy of recent Utility bill of the applicant (Canada) and copy of utility bill of sponsor (from Pakistan) as proof of residence.

Note

In case of Canadians of Pakistan origin (having expired NICOP/NIC/Pakistani Passport) the above requirements iv, v, vi & vii do not apply.

Processing Time

Generally, it takes 7 business days for processing of visas for Canadians of Pakistan origin. You are advised not to submit incomplete application to save time and avoid unnecessary hassle. In certain cases, the visa processing may take longer time.

Business Visa

Following Documents need to be uploaded:

1. Passport size coloured photograph with white background.
2. Copy of Canadian Passport. Validity of Passport must be over six months.
3. Details of business and a letter of invitation from the host/Associate Company/Organization in Pakistan attested by the Chamber of Commerce.
4. A letter of introduction from the employer in Canada attested by the Chamber of Commerce.
5. Proof of income in Canada. Job letter along with 2 most recent paystubs.

Processing Time

Generally, it takes 7 business days for processing of business visas. You are advised not to submit incomplete applicaton to save time and avoid unnecessary hassle.

Journalist Visa

Following Documents need to be uploaded:

1. Passport size coloured photograph with white background.
2. Copy of Canadian Passport. Validity of Passport must be over six month.
3. Letter from employer detailing the purpose of the visit.
4. Brief summary of the assignment to be undertaken in Pakistan.
5. Details of places to be visited in Pakistan.

Processing Time

All Journalist visas are processed through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan. A definite timeline for approval is not possible.

Visa for NGOs

Following Documents need to be uploaded:

1. Passport size coloured photograph with white background.
2. Copy of Canadian Passport. Validity of Passport must be over six months.
3. Introductory letter from employer in Canada and the purpose of the visit.
4. Invitation letter from host NGO in Pakistan along with a copy of their valid contract / registration with the Government of Pakistan.

Processing Time

A definite timeline for approval is not possible.

Student Visa

Following Documents need to be uploaded:

1. Passport size coloured photographs with white background.
2. Copy of Canadian Passport. Validity of Passport must be over six months
3. Proof of admission in an academic institution in Pakistan.
4. NOC from the Ministry of Education / Economic Affair Division, Government of Pakistan.
5. Police Clearance Certificate from home country.

Processing Time

A definite timeline for approval is not possible.