Pakistan
Canada
Canada visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pakistan.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Pakistan
- High Commission of Canada in Islamabad
Diplomatic Enclave, Sector G-5, Islamabad
- Consulate of Canada in Lahore
Main Boulevard Gulberg 72, Lahore
- Consulate of Canada in Karachi
Beach Hotel Road Lalazar, 74000 Karachi
All missions of Canada in Pakistan
Canada has 3 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Consulates: Lahore and Karachi.
Canadian citizens travelling to Pakistan
CanadaPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Pakistan to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in Canada
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
In Pakistan, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Islamabad and the consulates in Lahore and Karachi, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
The United States requires Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Pakistan
Canadian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Canada?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Pakistan?
The Canadian embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad; there are also consulates in Lahore and Karachi.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Pakistani citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Pakistani citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.