For Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Northwestern Territories and Yukon Territory.  To book an appointment for Consular Services, please send us an email “parepvancouver1@mofa.gov.pk” or call at “+1 604 569 1415” during working hours.
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The Consulate does not deal with VISA anymore. The applicants are advised to apply for the renewal of their VISA on the website:  https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/

General Information (Visa)

  1. Pakistan Online Visa System is now open for the citizens of 179 countries
  2. Citizens of 50 countries are eligible to apply for Visa On Arrival (VOA) under Tourist Category
  3. Citizens of 95 countries are eligible to apply for Visa on Arrival (VOA) under Business Category
  4. National of Afghanistan and India will continue to apply for visa using paper-based application form
  5. Minimum 6 months valid passport is required for the visa processing
  6. Applicant’s physical presence may be required for interview before issuance of visa
  7. Applicants are advised to upload only original supporting documents for processing of visa applications (no faxed, photocopied or e-mailed documents will be accepted)
  8. Fresh visa for Pakistan will only be issued on the expiry of previous visa.
  9. Host individuals / companies are required to certify in the invitation letter that they will be responsible for applicant (s) in all respects during their stay in Pakistan.
  10. Visa Fees is non-refundable, charged per person, and is subject to periodic revision.
  11.  For any additional information and online application please visit:  https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/ 
  12. If you need any clarification, please feel free to fill in the Enquiry form.
  1. Please make sure that you have the following documents readily available while you fill in the online visa application form:
    • Electronic version of your photograph up to the size of 200 KB (white background, showing full face, without hat, helmet or sunglasses, although you can wear everyday glasses)
    • Valid credit / debit card for online payment.
    • Original Passport
    • All other supporting documents (according to the category of application)
  2. Please complete the online visa application correctly. Do not leave any column vacant. Fields marked with (*) are mandatory (the provided data in the application form will be verified by the relevant departments).
  3. While applying through the online Visa System, please select visa office nearest to your residence as you may be required to appear for an interview before the “Visa Officer”.
  4. Please carefully select the category of visa as it can not be changed at a later stage.
  5. Applicants are advised to plan their journey / business trip and purchase air tickets as per the time lines given for the visa processing of various categories of e-Visa.
  6. For question and or complaints, you can approach officials of the Ministry of Interior at https://pcgv.org/contact/ and visa officer of the Consulate General of Pakistan Vancouver at parepvancouver1@mofa.gov.pk.
  7. Detailed instructions can be found onhttps://visa.nadra.gov.pk/

Frequently Asked Questions (Visa)

As long you have your Valid Pakistani Passport or NICOP you can travel to Pakistan without visa. Smart Chip Card / CNIC is not considered as NICOP. However, if your NICOP is expired, you can still get visa on arrival in Pakistan. In all other cases, you need to get e-visa against your Canadian Passport. For further information about the procedure, Fee and documents required for obtaining visa please visit our website: https://pcgv.org/

Yes, we accept electronic applications. Visa Fee is also paid online using credit/debit card. You will need to scan your original supporting documents and upload against your e-visa application.

Yes. You are required to get visa for a minor / child to travel to Pakistan.

Yes. You are required to get visa for a new born baby to travel to Pakistan

Birth Registration of a child with the Consulate is neither a substitute for visa nor passportParents can either obtain Pakistani passport for their child or they can seek visa on Canadian passport of the child.

Following are the requirements:

  1. Original Passport. Third country nationals need a valid resident visa in Canada as well.
  2. Original letter of invitation from Pakistan along with the telephone number and address of your sponsor in Pakistan.
  3. Scanned copy of CNIC of the sponsor (both front and back).
  4. If you do not have a sponsor then we need your travel itinerary with the hotel reservation confirmation in Pakistan

Afghan origin applicants / nationals need to submit following documents along with the paper-based visa application form (duly filled in and signed):

  1. Copies of passport (first four pages)
  2. Visa Grant Notice in case of Afghan passport
  3. Invitation letter from Pakistan
  4. Colour copy of Pakistani ID (both sides) of invitee / sponsor
  5. Copy of any utility bill (electricity or gas), having same address as on Pakistani ID of invitee / sponsor
  6. Self-addressed return envelope.

Following documents are required:

  1. Copy of your marriage certificate
  2. Copy of your Pakistani CNIC /Passport
  3. Your family’s invitation letter along with copies of their Pakistani CNIC / Passport.

To apply for the spouse visa for Pakistan, we need original marriage certificate, your spouse’s Pakistani CNIC / Passport, your in-laws invitation letter along with the scanned copies of their Pakistani CNIC / Passport.

You would need to route your Pilgrimage visa application through Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Lahore in Pakistan for the grant of pilgrimage visa. Alternatively, you can submit sponsor letters from both Sikh Associations in Pakistan and in Canada sponsoring your visit along with the details of places you would stay and your complete itinerary.

You travel to Pakistan (your home country) on this minimum validity but cannot come back to Canada. For international travel, your passport must be valid for at least six months.

Please check your airline about the validity of CANADIAN passport. As far as your entry into Pakistan is concerned, you can enter into your homeland on a valid Pakistani Passport or NICOP. 

If you are residing on a substantive Canadian visa (not a visit visa), we may consider your application provided you fulfil all other requirements relevant to the category of application.

No. Paper-based application for processing of visa requests has been discontinued. However, the Indian and Afghan Nationals are still required to submit paper-based application form along with supporting documents.

In order to get a family visit-visa you need following document(s):

  1. Marriage Certificate and valid Pakistani Passport / CNIC of the spouse or
  2. Valid Pakistani Passport / CNIC of the parent(s) or any other document to establish Pakistani origin

Following are the requirements for issuance of business visa:

  1. Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Canada
  2. Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by the concerned trade organization in Pakistan
  3. Recommendation letter by the Honorary Investment Counsellor of the Board of Investment or Commercial Attaché (Consul General of Pakistan of Pakistan in Vancouver).

There are total of 96 countries placed in the Business Visa list which includes Canada. The nationals of these countries can get a 30 days Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) in Pakistan on production of any of the following documents in original:

  1. Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Canada
  2. Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by the concerned trade organization in Pakistan
  3. Recommendation letter by the Honorary Investment Counsellor of the Board of Investment or Commercial Attaché (Consul General of Pakistan of Pakistan in Vancouver).

This facility was available for paper-based visa application and processing, which has been discontinued. All payments for visa processing can be made online against your credit / debit card.

No. e-Visa facility has been extended to the nationals of 179 countries which is augmented with Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This list can be found on the following link: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/.

Indian Nationals are still required to use paper-based application form along with the supporting documents.

No. e-Visa facility has been extended to the nationals of 179 countries which is augmented with Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This list can be found on the following link: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/.

Afghan Nationals are still required to use paper-based application form along with the supporting documents.