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Canada Visit Visas
Lauded as one of the most liveable countries in the world, Canada usually retains a high ranking on every traveller’s bucket list. From boasting snow-covered mountain peaks and breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls to offering a simple countryside lifestyle and meticulously planned cosmopolitan cities, this North American country attracts legions of tourists every year. It is also a top-rated tourist destination among those living in Pakistan. So, if you are planning a trip to the beautiful country, you’ll first need to obtain a Canada Visitor Visa.
Since the visa application process can be somewhat overwhelming and may even appear daunting for green passport holders, here is a detailed guide on applying for a Canadian visa from Pakistan for tourism.
Those who do not meet this fundamental requirement will be denied a Canadian tourist visa, so you must fulfill the following requirements,
- The principal candidate must be at least 18 years old.
- Possess an official government-issued passport with at least one blank page for visa stamping (excluding the last page)
- A minimum of six months of validity on the passport is required.
- Your identification, academic, and family records should all be translated into English or French.
- Not convicted of any crimes, human rights breaches, or immigration offenses.
- Possess sufficient finances to cover the cost of their trip to Canada and the cost of obtaining a visa
- Possess strong ties to Pakistan (via family, work, school, etc.) that will persuade visa authorities that the applicant will return home upon completing their Canadian stay.
- To visit several locations in Canada, you must have a detailed itinerary.
- Information about your hotel and flight reservations
- If you’re staying with friends or family, you’ll need to provide their contact information.
Your visa applications may be denied if you fail to provide the required papers, and a complete list of these documents will be sent to you after you register on the official Government of Canada website for Immigration and Citizenship.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CANADA VISITOR VISA
Modes of Canada Visit Visa Application
From Pakistan, visa applicants may choose between two different options.
- Online application
- Manual application
Applying for a Canadian visa online is the preferred method due to the time and money savings. The time and cost of courier service are avoided, as is the inconvenience of waiting for mail delivery. On the contrary, your application will be received and processed faster than those submitted manually.
It is essential to mention that a Canada visa from Pakistan requires a total amount of 195 CAD (195 Canadian Dollars). Including a Biometric fee for one person. Once the process begins, the fee will be non-refundable.
MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA VS SINGLE ENTRY VISA
All visitors to Canada are automatically given the option of a multiple entry visa, which permits them to re-enter the country many times within a specific time frame.
You may enter and leave Canada as often as you want throughout the visa’s 10-year validity term, and each visit can last up to six months. In contrast, a single-entry visa only permits you to enter Canada once.
A visa officer’s decision to grant such a visa rests heavily on the applicant’s stated reason for travel to Canada and the applicant’s history of travel to and connections within the country.
It is also important to note that regardless of whether you are given a multiple or single entry visa, the immigration officer may issue date on your passport or issue you a document called a visitor record specifying the date by which you must depart Canada.