Canada Visa Processing Time from Pakistan

How long a Canada visa really takes from Pakistan depends on your visa type and the week you apply. Get the current 2026 IRCC timelines, what counts after biometrics, and how to check your own status — explained by EasyVisa.pk.

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Canada Visa Processing Time from Pakistan at a Glance

As of June 2026, most Canada visas from Pakistan take roughly 8–15 weeks, depending on the visa type. These are IRCC estimates that change weekly — always confirm the live figure before you plan.

schedule It depends on the visa: visitor, study, work, and super visa each have a different IRCC timeline.
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Visa Type	Time from Pakistan*
Visitor visa (TRV)	~8–12 weeks
Study permit	~8–15 weeks
Work permit	~8–13 weeks
Super visa	~10–11 weeks (~74 days)
Permanent residence (Express Entry)	~6 months

*Illustrative ranges as of June 2026. Verify the live figure for Pakistan on the IRCC tool.

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Processing Time by Visa Type

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Visitor Visa (TRV)

Around 8–12 weeks from Pakistan. Pakistani passport holders need a TRV, not an eTA. See validity details on our Canada tourist visa validity page.

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Study Permit

Around 8–15 weeks. Pakistan is processed through the regular (non-SDS) stream. More on our Canada student visa processing time guide.

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Work Permit

Around 8–13 weeks, with an IRCC service standard near 60 days for applications submitted outside Canada.

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Super Visa

Around 10–11 weeks (roughly 74 days) for parents and grandparents. Medical and insurance steps run separately.

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Permanent Residence

Express Entry applications are usually processed within about six months of a complete application being received.

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eTA (Not for Pakistan)

An eTA processes in minutes but applies only to visa-exempt nationalities. Pakistani travellers must apply for a TRV.

Not sure which visa fits you? Compare options on our types of Canada visas page or the Canada visa from Pakistan hub.

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What the Number Means & What Counts After Biometrics

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What "Processing Time" Means

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check_circleIt's an 80th-percentile estimate — the time it took to finish 80% of recent applications, not a guarantee.
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check_circleIt usually does not include time to gather documents or wait for a VAC biometrics slot.
check_circlePrepare ahead via our Canada biometric appointment in Pakistan guide.

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Processing Time After Biometrics

Key Point

check_circleStudy permits: IRCC's published time already includes the biometrics step.
check_circleVisitor & super visa: processing begins once IRCC has your complete application and biometrics.
check_circleMost Pakistani visitor applicants see a decision a few weeks to a couple of months after biometrics.
check_circleGiving biometrics does not mean approval — it lets full processing start.

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End-to-End Timeline for Pakistani Applicants

Budget around three months total for a visitor visa. The IRCC estimate only covers the processing stage below.

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1. Gather Documents

1–2 weeks: bank statements, invitation, travel plan, ties to Pakistan.

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2. Submit Online

1 day: complete your application through the IRCC portal.

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3. Biometrics

Within 30 days of the request letter, at your nearest VAC.

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4. IRCC Processing

~8–12 weeks: the published estimate starts here.

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5. Passport Stamping

~1–2 weeks: visa stamped and passport returned via VFS.

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How to Check Your Processing Time & Status

There are two separate questions: how long this visa usually takes (the estimate), and where your specific file is right now (the status).

publicFor the estimate, use the official IRCC tool and select Pakistan.
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mark_email_readOnly submit an IRCC web-form enquiry once you are genuinely past the published time.

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Open the IRCC processing times tool.
Select your visa type and choose Pakistan.
Compare the figure to the day your biometrics were received.
Sign in to your IRCC account for real-time status updates.

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Why Applications Get Delayed (and How to Avoid It)

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Incomplete Documents

The #1 cause. Use the official checklist and double-check every field before submitting.

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Weak Ties / Purpose

Show genuine reasons to return to Pakistan and a clear, specific travel plan.

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Background Checks

Some files need extra verification — more likely with thin documentation.

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Peak-Season Volume

Surges before the fall study intake lengthen queues. Apply outside peak months.

Download the form from our Canada visitor visa form (PDF) page and confirm submission details at the Canada embassy in Islamabad.

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Canada Visa Processing Time FAQs

As of mid-2026, a Canada visitor visa from Pakistan usually takes about 8–12 weeks, a study permit about 8–15 weeks, and a work permit about 8–13 weeks. Times change weekly, so confirm the current figure on the IRCC tool.

It depends on the visa. For study permits, IRCC's published time includes the biometrics step. For visitor and super visas, processing begins after IRCC receives your complete application and biometrics, and the time you take to attend your appointment is not counted.

For most Pakistani visitor-visa applicants, a decision typically arrives within a few weeks to a couple of months after biometrics, depending on document quality, background checks, and application volume. Biometrics being received does not mean approval.

Use the official IRCC check-processing-times tool, select your visa type, and choose Pakistan. To track your specific file, sign in to your IRCC account or check through VFS Global.

The most common reasons are incomplete documents, unclear travel purpose, additional background checks, or high application volume during peak season. The published time is an 80th-percentile estimate, so some files naturally take longer.

Calendar days. A 30-day estimate includes weekends and Canadian holidays.

There is no official paid fast-track for visitor visas. The most reliable way to avoid delays is a complete, accurate, well-documented application submitted well ahead of your travel date.