Canada Visitor Visa
The Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa / TRV) lets eligible travellers visit Canada for tourism, visiting family and friends, or short business trips, with a stay of up to 6 months per visit. It is usually issued as a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires. UgoVisa's service fee is AED 1,500, with processing of approximately 10-15 days. Apply from Dubai with our Dubai-based team, which prepares your file and books your biometrics appointment.
Canada Visitor Visa Overview
The Canada Visitor Visa, officially the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), allows eligible travellers from visa-required countries to enter Canada temporarily for tourism, visiting family or friends, or short business visits. Since Canada issues multiple-entry visas by default, a TRV is usually valid for up to 10 years, or until one month before the passport expires, whichever comes first, and allows a stay of up to 6 months per visit - the exact stay is decided by a border services officer on arrival. Applications are made online and most applicants must provide biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) at a visa application centre (VFS Global) in Dubai; biometrics are valid for 10 years and can be reused for future Canadian applications. UgoVisa's service fee for the Canada Visitor Visa is AED 1,500, with processing of approximately 10-15 days, depending on IRCC. The Canadian government visa fee, biometrics fee, visa-centre charges and travel insurance are separate and not included. Being a UAE resident or holding an Emirates ID does not make you visa-exempt for Canada - most UAE residents, including Indian, Pakistani, Filipino and Egyptian nationals, need a full TRV. Our Dubai-based team checks your documents, prepares your application, and books your biometrics appointment. Note that visa-exempt nationals flying to Canada need an eTA instead of a TRV.
Canada Visitor Visa Processing Time
Standard processing: 10-15 Working Days
Documents Required for Canada Visa from Dubai
Mandatory Documents
- Filled visa application(Ugo visa will assist)
- Valid passport (with at least 6 months’ validity)
- Valid UAE residence visa& Emirates ID (valid for at least 3 months beyond travel date)
- Recent passport-size photographs (Please keep 2 passport-size photos ready at the time of submission.)
- Personal bank statements (recent 3–6 months)
- NOC letter from sponsor/employer (Ugo visa will share the correct format with you)
- Trade license copy (if self-employed)
- Travel insurance
Additional Documents (Optional)
- Previous visa copy of your travel history
- Salary Slip: Recent 3 months.
- Invitation letter
- Business account statement, If self-employed
- For family applications; birth/marriage certificates
- House Ijari or agreement
- Additional financial documents from UAE & home country
How to Apply for Canada Visitor Visa from Dubai
Share Your Documents
Share your passport, travel plans and supporting documents with our Dubai-based team for an initial check.
Application Preparation
Our team completes your online Canada visitor visa (IMM 5257) application and prepares your supporting documents.
Fees & Biometrics Instruction
After the application and fees are submitted, you receive a Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL).
Biometrics Appointment
We book your biometrics appointment at the visa application centre (VFS Global) in Dubai, where you provide fingerprints and a photo.
IRCC Processing
IRCC reviews your application, typically within around 10-15 days. We keep you updated until a decision is made.
Receive Your Visa
Once approved, your passport is stamped with the Canada visitor visa (TRV) and returned to you.
Canada Visitor Visa Requirements & Eligibility
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay
- Recent passport-size photograph (IRCC specification)
- For UAE residents: a valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
- Proof of sufficient funds for your trip (recent bank statements)
- A clear purpose of travel and travel plans
- Evidence of ties to your home country or the UAE (employment, family, property)
- Willingness to provide biometrics
- Complete and accurate application information
Our expertise for Canada visa application
- Expert guidance on documentation needed for Canada visa application
- Ugo visa will help you get early appointments for Embassy/Consulate/VFS
- Ugo visa will help in preparing perfect Cover letter explaining purpose and travel plan
- Proof of travel (flight booking)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
- Travel insurance guidance (premium not included)
- Fill online visa application
- Sort your application and ready for appointment
Canada Visitor Visa Service Inclusions
Inclusions
- Canada visitor visa (TRV) application completion
- Document verification and file preparation
- Biometrics instruction and appointment booking (VFS)
- Application submission guidance
- Status updates from our Dubai-based team
Exclusions
- Canadian government visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- Visa application centre (VFS) service fees
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Hotel accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Personal expenses
- Meals
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about visa applications, processing times, documentation requirements, and more.