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Canada visitor visa

See Niagara Falls and Vancouver with a Canada visit visa from Dubai

Stand at the edge of Niagara Falls or spend time with family in Toronto. Our visa team in Deira helps you prepare and file your Canada visitor visa application from Dubai, so it has the best chance of approval.

Who it is for

UAE residents planning a holiday in Canada

Tell us which cities you want to see and when. We help you apply for the visa that fits your trip.

Family visits and business trips

If you're visiting relatives or flying in for a meeting, tell us why you're travelling and we'll plan your application around it.

Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.

How we help

  1. We plan the application around your trip

    Tell us your dates and your plans. We tell you what your file needs.

  2. We prepare your file with you

    We help you fill in the application and check every document, so nothing is missing when you submit.

  3. We guide you through each step

    We explain what happens after you submit, including any appointment you need to attend.

Applying for a Canada visitor visa from the UAE

How you apply
Online in the IRCC Portal or your IRCC secure account
Biometrics
Given at the VFS Global visa centre in Dubai or Abu Dhabi after IRCC sends your biometrics letter
Processing
IRCC starts once it has your biometrics. Its website shows the current processing time.
Length of stay
Most visitors can stay for up to six months
Visa validity
Up to 10 years, or until your passport or biometrics expire if that's sooner
Visa fee
CAN$100 per person plus CAN$85 for biometrics

We checked these points with IRCC on canada.ca and its Abu Dhabi visa office checklist on 5 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.

Documents you'll usually need

  • A valid passport for each traveller, children included, with a blank page
  • A copy of your Gulf residence visa if it isn't in your current passport
  • Your bank statements for the last three months
  • A letter from your employer, payslips or other proof of income
  • Your trade licence and personal bank statements if you run a business
  • An invitation letter or event registration, if you have one
  • Your flight itinerary, hotel booking and travel insurance, if you have them
  • Proof of custody or a consent letter for a child travelling alone or with one parent

Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

How do you give my Canada visa its best chance?

We help you prepare a complete, careful application, so it has the best chance of approval.

How do I apply for a Canada visitor visa from Dubai?

You apply online with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). After you apply, IRCC sends you a biometrics instruction letter and you book an appointment at a visa application centre. We help you with each step.

How much is the Canada visitor visa fee?

IRCC lists CAN$100 per person plus CAN$85 for biometrics. A family of five or more applying together pays CAN$500 for the visas and up to CAN$170 for biometrics. Our own price is separate. We tell you what it is before any work starts.

Where do I give my biometrics in the UAE?

At the Canada visa application centre run by VFS Global in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You book your appointment once IRCC sends your biometrics instruction letter.

How long does a Canada visitor visa take?

IRCC starts processing your application once it has your biometrics. It publishes the current processing time on its website and we give you the latest figure when we prepare your file.

How long can I stay in Canada?

IRCC says most visitors can stay for up to six months. Your leave date is recorded in your passport or on a visitor record when you arrive.

Which documents do I need for a Canada visitor visa?

IRCC gives you a personalised checklist when you apply online. The Abu Dhabi visa office also asks for three months of bank statements, proof of income and a copy of your Gulf residence visa if it isn't in your current passport. We put your file together against both lists.

Do I need a minimum bank balance?

IRCC asks for proof that you can pay for your visit, with bank statements for the last three months. Its checklist doesn't set a fixed amount. We look at your statements with you before you apply.

What does my child need if only one parent is travelling?

Proof of custody or a consent letter from the parent who isn't travelling. IRCC asks for a copy of that parent's signed passport page or other ID with the letter.

Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?

Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.

How do I get started?

Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your travel dates, your nationality and your UAE residence status. We will tell you what you need and our price.

Can you book my flights as well?

Yes. You can book your flights with us too.

Ask us for the price today

Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call about the Canada visitor visa. Our team in Deira will tell you the price and what happens next.

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