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 application and maximise your chances.
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.
- Tourist = Visitor Visa: Both terms mean the same TRV; there is no separate tourist visa with different requirements.
- 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.
- Biometrics: Required for most applicants and valid for 10 years. Given at a VFS Global centre; see biometric appointment.
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.
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.
Documents Required for a Canada Visitor Visa
Core Documents
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Why Choose EasyVisa.pk
Canada Visa Experts
Years of experience helping Pakistani applicants prepare complete Canada files that maximise your chances.
Transparent Processing
Track every stage of your application with real-time updates and secure document handling.
Document Review
We check your checklist item-by-item before submission to reduce avoidable refusals.
Canada Visitor Visa Checklist FAQs
Get Your Canada Visitor Visa Checklist Reviewed
Don’t risk a refusal over a missing document. Let EasyVisa.pk check your file before you submit.