🇨🇦 Canada

StickerStay: Up to 6 monthsFee: CAD 100 visitor (+ CAD 85 biometrics)Processing: 6–8 weeks

Verified 2026-09-07

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Pathways & visa routes

Visitor Visa (TRV)

Max stay: Up to 6 months Fee: CAD 100 (+ CAD 85 biometrics) Processing: 6–8 weeks

PassportFinancial proofInvitation (if visiting family)

Biometrics required at VFS Dhaka; 10-year multiple-entry possible.

Study Permit

Max stay: Program + 90 days Fee: CAD 150 (+ CAD 85 biometrics) Processing: 8–12 weeks

LOA from DLIProof of funds: CAD 23,448/yr (applications on/after 1 Sep 2026); a GIC of that amount is acceptableMedical exam

Spousal open work permit available for PG programs.

Required documents

Passport (6+ months validity) required

Original passport signed, with at least two blank visa pages.

Passport photo (35×45 mm) required

Recent colour photo, white background — meets the /tools/visa-photo-checker/ spec.

Confirmed return ticket required

Return or onward ticket matching the visa duration.

Accommodation proof required

Hotel booking or host invitation covering the full stay.

Bank statement (last 3 months) required

Minimum balance typically USD 500–1,500 depending on destination.

Invitation letter conditional

Required when staying with family, friends, or attending a business host.

NOC from employer conditional

No-objection certificate with leave approval — salaried travellers.

Yellow fever certificate conditional

For itineraries transiting yellow-fever endemic countries.

Embassy & application centre

High Commission of Canada, Dhaka

United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212
Phone: +880 2 5566 8444
Email/contact: dhaka-imigration@international.gc.ca
Hours: Sun–Thu 8:00–16:30

VFS Global — Canada Visa Application Centre

Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka
Biometrics + document submission on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the Canada visitor visa take?

Currently 6–8 weeks after biometrics at VFS Dhaka; student permits run 8–12 weeks.

What is the Canada visa fee?

Visitor visa CAD 100 (+CAD 85 biometrics); study permit CAD 150 (+CAD 85 biometrics).

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