Updated for 2027 · Checked against official IRCC pages in October 2026
Canada Spouse Visa from Pakistan 2027
How a Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsors a husband or wife living in Pakistan: eligibility, fees in rupees, the documents IRCC expects and the steps from start to landing.
Who can sponsor a spouse from Pakistan
A spouse visa for Canada is really a permanent residence application under the family class. Your partner in Canada is the sponsor, and you are the principal applicant. If approved, you become a permanent resident, not a visitor.
The sponsor
Must be at least 18 and a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident living in Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Indian Act. A Canadian citizen living abroad must show they will live in Canada once you become a PR.
The relationship
You can be sponsored as a spouse (legally married), a common-law partner (lived together for at least 12 months) or a conjugal partner in limited cases.
The undertaking
The sponsor signs a promise to support you financially for 3 years from the day you become a permanent resident.
Canada spouse visa fees from Pakistan in rupees
| Fee | CAD | Approx. PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsorship + processing + RPRF (spouse) | 1,260 | 249,480 |
| Without the RPRF (pay RPRF later) | 660 | 130,680 |
| Each dependent child | 180 | 35,640 |
| Biometrics, per person | 85 | 16,830 |
PKR amounts use a mid-market rate of about 1 CAD = PKR 198 (late October 2026), rounded. IRCC charges in Canadian dollars, so the rupee amount on your card statement depends on your bank's rate on the day you pay, and banks often add a margin of several percent. Medical exam, police certificate, translation and VFS charges are extra. See the full Canada visa fee in Pakistani rupees guide.
PaperworkDocuments commonly needed from Pakistan
IRCC gives each applicant a personalised document checklist inside the online application. Pakistani applicants commonly prepare:
- Valid passports for you and any children
- Nikah Nama (with English translation)
- NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC)
- NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- CNIC copies for both partners
- Wedding photos and photos together over time
- Proof of communication (calls, chats, visits)
- Police certificate from Pakistan
- Sponsor's proof of Canadian status
- Immigration medical exam, when requested
- Birth certificates for children
- Divorce or death certificate from any earlier marriage
Step-by-step: sponsoring a spouse from Pakistan
- Check eligibilityThe sponsor confirms they meet IRCC's rules and the marriage is legally valid in Pakistan.
- Collect documentsGather marriage, identity, relationship and police documents. Translate anything not in English or French.
- Create PR portal accountsThe sponsor and applicant each submit their part online through IRCC's Permanent Residence Portal.
- Pay fees and submitPay the sponsorship fees online and submit both applications together.
- Give biometricsBook an appointment at a VFS centre in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi within 30 days of your letter. See our biometrics in Pakistan guide.
- Medical and passport requestComplete the medical exam if asked. When approved, IRCC requests your passport for the visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
- Travel and landTravel to Canada before your documents expire and complete landing at the port of entry.
Processing times change monthly. Check the current estimate on IRCC's processing-time tool. You can also read about all Canada immigration pathways from Pakistan.
FAQsCanada spouse visa from Pakistan: FAQs
How much does a Canada spouse visa cost from Pakistan?
The government fee is CAD 1,260 including the right of permanent residence fee, about PKR 249,500, plus CAD 85 biometrics and costs such as medicals and police certificates.
Does the sponsor need a minimum income?
Usually not for a spouse or partner. A minimum income applies only in special cases, such as sponsoring a dependent child who has their own children.
Is a Nikah Nama enough to prove marriage?
The Nikah Nama is key, but IRCC normally also expects a NADRA Marriage Registration Certificate and evidence that the relationship is genuine.
Can my spouse visit Canada while the sponsorship is in process?
They can apply for a visitor visa, but it is assessed separately and is not guaranteed.
Can a consultant guarantee spouse visa approval?
No. Only IRCC decides. Only authorized representatives can charge for immigration advice, and no one can guarantee a result.
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