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Canada is a country situated in North America. Canada is the second largest country in the world by area. Canada is a land of opportunities and many people always dream about to visit or live in Canada. If we talk about Pakistan, every year thousands of Pakistanis apply for Canada Visa i.e Canada Visit Visa, Canada Study Visa, Canada Immigration and in other streams. Some people succeed in getting the visa and some fail.
To get Canada visit visa people pay huge fee to the agents in Pakistan. Majority of the agents in Pakistan has no experience or adequate knowledge about the Canada visit visa policies or rules and regulations. They just want money that’s why they give false dreams to people to get money.
Canada Visit visa process is very simple and easy. You can apply Canada visa online yourself, it’s not a rocket science. You just have to fulfill the required things. In this post I will tell you how can you apply Canada visa online and what documents are required for Canada visit visa.
Documents For Canada Visit Visa:
- Passport – Valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Photographs – 2 recent passport size photos with white background.
- Proof of Fund – Business Registration or Job Letter, Bank Statement, Income Tax Returns
- Letter of Invitation – if visiting family/friends, along with their immigration status.
- Travel Itinerary – your travel plan, hotel booking and flight reservation
- Purpose of Visit – a letter explaining purpose of your trip usually it called a cover letter.
- Proof of Ties to Pakistan – If you are married then marriage registration certificate (MRC), Family Registration Certificate (FRC), job or business letters, property documents etc.
How to Apply For Canada Visit Visa Online
To apply Canada visit visa online you have to create an online account on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Portal to start your application. You can create account through the GCKey or Sign-in Partner option
Complete the Online Application
Once logged in, fill out the application from (IMM 5257 for visitor visa), upload all the required necessary documents and must ensure accuracy don’t try to fill the false information.
Pay the Application Fee
The Canada visit visa fee is usually CA$ 100 per person with an additional CA$ 85 for biometrics, once you done biometrics verification, it will be valid for 10 years. You can pay the fee online through a debit or credit card.
Biometric Appointment
After submitting your application and payment you will receive a Biometric Instruction Letter. Schedule an appointment at the Canadian Visa Application Center (VAC) in Pakistan (located in cities like Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi).
Attend the VAC Appointment
Bring your biometrics instruction letter and passport to the appointment. Your fingerprints and photo will be taken.
Wait for Processing and Decision
Processing times vary but typically take several weeks. You can check your application status online through your IRCC account.
Passport Submission (If Approved)
If approved, you will receive a passport request letter through your IRCC account. Submit your passport at the nearest VAC along with the letter and a return envelope. You will receive your Canada visit visa stamped in your passport. Which will be returned to you within few days.
Some Additional Tips for Canada Visit Visa:
- Always plan in advance and apply well before your intended travel date to avoid processing delays.
- Provide accurate and candid information in your application. If you provide fake information it can harm your profile.
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