Chapter 01
Canada visitor visa fees for Pakistanis at a glance (2026)
| Fee | Official amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa, per person | CAD 100 ≈ PKR 19,400 | Same fee for single or multiple entry |
| Visitor visa, family of 5 or more | CAD 500 maximum | All apply at the same time and place; children must be dependants |
| Biometrics, per person | CAD 85 ≈ PKR 16,500 | Fingerprints and photo at VFS |
| Biometrics, family | CAD 170 maximum | Spouse and dependent children applying together |
| Super visa (parents and grandparents) | CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics | Same official fee; extra insurance cost |
| Our service fee | Quote on WhatsApp per applicant, Quote on WhatsApp per family file | Optional; paid to us, not to IRCC |
Source: IRCC fee list, modified 21 September 2026.
Total for one adult: CAD 100 + CAD 85 = CAD 185 official, + our service fee Quote on WhatsApp if you use us = your total.
Chapter 02
How much is the Canada visit visa fee in Pakistan in 2026?
The Canada visit visa fee in Pakistan is CAD 100 per applicant for the visitor visa (temporary resident visa) plus CAD 85 for biometrics, according to IRCC's fee list. IRCC charges "the same fee" for single and multiple entry visas and decides which one to give you based on your application.
The fee is fixed in Canadian dollars and paid online by card in your IRCC account. Your bank converts it to PKR; our PKR figure is only an estimate at today's exchange rate, and banks may add card charges.
Chapter 03
How do Canada visa fees work for families?
| Family | Visa fees | Biometrics | Official total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | CAD 100 | CAD 85 | CAD 185 |
| Couple | CAD 200 | CAD 170 (family max) | CAD 370 |
| Couple + 1 child aged 10 | CAD 300 | CAD 170 | CAD 470 |
| Couple + 3 children (5 people) | CAD 500 (family max) | CAD 170 | CAD 670 |
| Couple + 4 children (6 people) | CAD 500 (family max) | CAD 170 | CAD 670 |
To pay the family maximums, family members must apply at the same time and place, and children must qualify as dependants (IRCC fee list). Children under 14 and adults over 79 do not give biometrics (IRCC).
Chapter 04
What does the CAD 85 biometrics fee cover?
The CAD 85 biometrics fee covers collecting your fingerprints and digital photo and, according to IRCC, the core services of the visa application centre (VAC) where you give them (IRCC fee list). In Pakistan, VACs are run by VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi (IRCC).
- You may not need to pay it again. Biometrics given for a Canadian temporary residence application remain valid for 10 years (IRCC). If yours are still valid, the system tells you and you skip this fee.
- Optional VFS services (courier return of passport, SMS updates, premium lounge and similar) are extra and charged by VFS Global. They are not required for a decision.
Chapter 05
How to pay the Canada visa fee from Pakistan
- Complete your application in your IRCC secure account.
- At the payment step, pay the visa fee and biometrics fee together by credit or debit card enabled for international online payments.
- Save the fee receipt and upload confirmation.
- Wait for your Biometric Instruction Letter, then book VFS.
Tip: ask your bank to enable international e-commerce on your card before you start; failed payments are a common delay.
Chapter 06
Is the Canada visa fee refunded if I am refused?
No. The visa fee pays for the assessment of your application and is not returned when IRCC refuses the visa. The biometrics fee is also not returned once biometrics are taken. A refusal costs you CAD 185 per adult plus time, and a refusal must be declared on later applications to Canada and many other countries.
That is why we advise applying once, properly prepared. If you were refused, our refusal review (Quote on WhatsApp) helps you decide whether to reapply. See Canada visa refusal: R179(b), GCMS notes and reapplying.
Chapter 07
What other Canada visitor fees might apply?
| Fee | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Extend your stay as a visitor (inside Canada) | CAD 100 | If you need to stay longer than the date the border officer allowed |
| Restore your status as a visitor | CAD 246.25 | If you stayed past your allowed date and apply within the restoration window |
| Medical exam | Set by the panel physician | Only if IRCC asks |
Source: IRCC fee list.
Chapter 08
Canada visa fee compared with the US
| Canada visitor visa | USA B1/B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Government fee | CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics | USD 185 |
| Interview | Usually no | Almost always |
| Processing | 71 days from Pakistan (IRCC, 7 October 2026) | About 6.5 months to an Islamabad interview (July 2026) |
| Refund on refusal | No | No |
See our USA visit visa fee for Pakistanis and the all-countries fee table.
Chapter 09
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Canada visit visa fee in Pakistan in 2026?
The Canada visit visa fee is CAD 100 per person plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee, so CAD 185 for one applicant, according to IRCC's fee list modified 21 September 2026. Both are paid online to IRCC.
What is the Canada visa fee for a family?
A family of five or more applying together at the same time and place pays a maximum of CAD 500 in visa fees, and a family pays a maximum of CAD 170 for biometrics. Smaller families pay CAD 100 per person plus biometrics.
Is the Canada visa fee refunded if refused?
No. The processing fee pays for the assessment of your application, so it is not returned when IRCC refuses a visa. Prepare the file fully before you pay.
Do children pay the Canada visa fee?
Yes, each child pays the CAD 100 visa fee unless the family maximum applies. Children under 14 are exempt from giving biometrics, but the family biometrics fee covers family members applying together.
Is there a separate VFS fee for Canada in Pakistan?
The CAD 85 biometrics fee paid to IRCC covers biometric collection and the VAC's core services. Optional extras such as courier or premium lounges, if offered, are charged separately by VFS Global.
Is the single entry and multiple entry Canada visa fee different?
No. IRCC charges the same CAD 100 for a single or multiple entry visitor visa and decides which one to issue based on your application.
Chapter 10
How Visit Visa Specialists helps
We keep the money simple: the CAD 100 + CAD 85 are paid by you directly to IRCC, and our service fee is Quote on WhatsApp per applicant or Quote on WhatsApp for a family file. For that we review your profile, prepare a checklist, check every genuine document, help with the IRCC account and biometrics booking, and do an airport readiness check. IRCC alone decides. Read the full Canada visit visa guide for Pakistanis.
Every fact, checkedSources+
- IRCC fee list (modified 2026-09-21): visitor visa CAD 100 per person (single or multiple entry, same fee), family max CAD 500; extend stay CAD 100; restore status CAD 246.25; biometrics CAD 85, family max CAD 170, covers VAC core services (ircc.canada.ca, checked 13 October 2026)
- IRCC, Biometrics facts (2026-03-30): CAD 85 individual, CAD 170 family max, exemptions under 14 and over 79 (canada.ca, checked 13 October 2026)
- IRCC, When to give biometrics (2026-03-30): biometrics valid 10 years for temporary residence (canada.ca, checked 13 October 2026)
- IRCC processing-times data (last updated 7 October 2026): visitor visa from Pakistan 71 days (canada.ca, checked 13 October 2026)
- IRCC, Find a visa application centre (2026-08-24): VACs in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore (canada.ca, checked 13 October 2026)
We are an independent private agency, not affiliated with any government. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant authority.
