North America
Canada visa
TorontoA Canadian Temporary Resident Visa is commonly issued as a multiple-entry visa valid up to ten years or until passport expiry.
- Starting price
- From AED 1,185
- Typical processing
- 20-25 working days
- Typical validity
- Up to 10 years (multiple entry)
The price is for the simplest visa type. Embassy and visa centre fees are included.
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the issuing government and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment where one is needed and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Canada may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Canada visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Canada
Niagara Falls at sunrise, on the border between Ontario and New York State. The CN Tower and Toronto's skyline from the Toronto Islands, a short ferry ride away. Québec City, whose walled old town is the only fortified city north of Mexico. Downtown Vancouver on False Creek, between the Pacific and the Coast Mountains. Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, known for its deep blue, gold-starred vaulted ceiling.
Common questions about Canada visas
What should I know before applying for a Canada visa from the UAE?
A Canadian Temporary Resident Visa is commonly issued as a multiple-entry visa valid up to ten years or until passport expiry.
How long does a Canada visa take to process?
20-25 working days. That figure is indicative: the issuing government sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. We track the application through to collection and tell you where it stands.
How long is a Canada visa valid for?
Up to 10 years (multiple entry). Validity is decided by the issuing government and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
What documents do I need for a Canada visa from the UAE?
Most Canada applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Canada may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Canada visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Canada visa starts from AED 1,185, for the simplest visa type. Embassy and visa centre fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Canada
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
