Canada Visitor Visa Checklist for Pakistani Applicants

Most Pakistani applicants don’t fail because they’re ineligible they fail because their file is incomplete. This 2026 Canada visitor visa checklist brings every required document, IMM form, and supporting proof into one place, so you submit a complete, refusal-proof application.

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Key Facts About the Canada Visitor Visa

A Canada visitor visa is officially the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Here’s what every Pakistani applicant should know before gathering documents. See the full Canada visa from Pakistan guide for the big picture.

  1. Tourist = Visitor Visa: Both terms mean the same TRV; there is no separate tourist visa with different requirements.
  2. Validity: Most applicants get a multiple-entry visa valid up to 10 years (or until passport expiry), with stays of up to 6 months per visit. Check visa validity.
  3. Biometrics: Required for most applicants and valid for 10 years. Given at a VFS Global centre; see biometric appointment.
Canada Visitor Visa Checklist documents
Requirements

Canada Visit Visa Requirements for Pakistanis

Valid Passport

Valid for the duration of your stay at least 6 months’ validity is recommended.

Sufficient Funds

Enough money to cover your trip. IRCC sets no fixed minimum; show a stable balance.

Strong Ties to Pakistan

Job, business, family, or property that prove you will return home.

Genuine Purpose

A clear reason to visit: tourism, a family visit, or a short business trip.

Clean Record

No serious immigration or criminal issues that affect admissibility.

Good Health

A medical exam may be requested depending on your situation.

Required Forms

Forms You Must Complete

Each traveller, including children, needs their own set of forms. You can prepare the main form on our Canada visitor visa form (PDF) page.

IMM 5257

Application for Temporary Resident Visa the main form.

IMM 5645

Family Information Form listing spouse, parents, and children.

Schedule 1

Additional applicant details, when requested by IRCC.

IMM 5484

Official Document Checklist placed on top of your package.

Document Checklist

Documents Required for a Canada Visitor Visa

Core Documents

Mandatory
  • Valid passport (6+ months) plus old passports
  • Two recent photos meeting IRCC specifications
  • Completed IMM 5257 application form
  • Bank statements for the last 6 months
  • Proof of employment or business (job letter / NTN)
  • Proof of ties to Pakistan (property, FRC, family)

Supporting Documents

As Applicable
  • Invitation letter + host’s status documents (family visit)
  • Cover letter explaining your trip and funding
  • Travel itinerary and flight reservation (not a paid ticket)
  • IMM 5645 Family Information Form
  • Notarised consent letter for minors travelling
  • CNIC / NICOP and any previous visas
By Applicant Type

Document Checklist by Applicant Type

Employed

Job letter, salary slips, approved leave letter, salary account statement.

Self-Employed / Freelancer

Client contracts, invoices, NTN, and tax returns.

Business Owner

Business registration, ownership documents, and business statements.

Student

Enrolment letter, fee records, and a no-objection letter where relevant.

Retired

Pension proof, savings statements, and property documents.

Minor (Under 18)

Birth certificate, both parents’ CNIC, and a notarised consent letter.

Step-by-Step Process

How to Apply for a Canada Visitor Visa

Step 1

Create an IRCC account (GCKey) and complete form IMM 5257.

Step 2

Gather all documents using this checklist.

Step 3

Pay the fees and submit your application online.

Step 4

Give biometrics at a VFS Global centre (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi).

Step 5

Track your application and collect your passport.

Track progress anytime with our Canada visa application tracking guide, and review current embassy fees before you pay.

Avoid Refusals

Common Mistakes That Cause Refusal

Incomplete Forms

Missing signatures or details that don’t match your documents.

Weak Proof of Funds

A low balance or funds that don’t match your stated income.

Unexplained Deposits

Sudden large amounts with no clear source raise red flags.

Weak Ties to Pakistan

No convincing reason for the officer to believe you’ll return.

Photo Errors

Wrong size, background, or outdated photographs.

Missing Letters

No cover or invitation letter when the situation calls for one.

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FAQs

Canada Visitor Visa Checklist FAQs

Yes. Both refer to the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). There is no separate tourist visa with different requirements.
A valid passport, completed IMM 5257 form, two photos, six months of bank statements, proof of employment or business, proof of ties to Pakistan, a travel itinerary, and an invitation letter if you are visiting family or friends.
IRCC sets no official minimum. You should show enough funds to comfortably cover your trip and return, supported by a stable six-month history rather than a sudden large deposit.
Only if you are visiting family or friends. The letter should include your host's details, your relationship, the trip's purpose and dates, and proof of the host's status in Canada.
The main form is IMM 5257 (application), plus IMM 5645 (family information) and Schedule 1 when requested. IMM 5484 is the official document checklist.
Yes, biometrics are required for most applicants and are valid for 10 years. You give them at a VFS Global Canada Visa Application Centre in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi.
No. A flight reservation or proposed itinerary is enough you should not buy tickets before your visa is approved.
Incomplete forms, weak proof of funds, unexplained deposits, and weak ties to Pakistan are the leading causes.

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