Want to visit Canada from the UAE? We help UAE residents get a Canada visitor visa — for tourism, family visits, business, or short studies. We guide you through each step, from documents to biometrics. We serve Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah.
It is a short-stay visa that lets UAE residents enter Canada for a short time. Canada is one of the top travel choices for people living in the Emirates.
A Canada Visitor Visa is also called a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). It lets you enter Canada for a short stay — for tourism, to see family and friends, for business meetings, to attend events, or for short studies.
Canada is a favourite choice for UAE residents. It has beautiful nature, mixed cultures, great cities, and many things to do with family. Each year, many UAE travellers visit Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Banff National Park and Niagara Falls.
Most Canada visitor visas are multiple-entry visas. This means you can enter and leave Canada more than once while the visa is valid. Read our full multiple-entry visa guide →
See Canada's parks, cities and natural sights.
Meet your family and loved ones who live in Canada.
Go to meetings, trade shows and company events.
Most visas let you enter Canada more than once.
Choose the visa that fits your trip. Each one needs slightly different papers. Our team helps you apply under the right type.
For travel to Canada for a holiday, sightseeing, or to visit friends.
For visiting family members who live in Canada. You usually need a few extra papers.
For people going to Canada for business. You usually need a company letter and an invite.
Most visitor visas today are multiple-entry. Best for people who travel often.
Most UAE residents need a valid Canada visitor visa before they travel. The rules depend on your nationality, past travel, money, and reason for the trip.
UAE residents with Indian passports. See our Indian passport guide.
Pakistani passport holders living in the UAE.
Filipino passport holders living and working in the UAE.
Bangladeshi passport holders based in the UAE.
Sri Lankan and Nepalese nationals living in the UAE.
African nationals living in the UAE. Contact us to check if you qualify.
An officer checks every application on its own. A strong file clearly shows all of the points below.
A clear, honest reason for your trip.
Enough funds to pay for your whole trip.
A job, family or assets that keep you in the UAE.
Proof you will come back after your visit.
A clean travel and immigration record.
The papers you need depend on your job. Full list here: Canada visa documents required from UAE →
There is no fixed minimum balance. But you should show enough money for flights, hotels, daily costs, local travel, and any emergency. The amounts below are a rough guide. More money in your account helps your chances.
| Trip Length | Suggested Funds | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | AED 12,000 – 15,000 | Flights, hotel & daily costs |
| 14 Days | AED 18,000 – 25,000 | Longer stay & local travel |
| 21 Days | AED 25,000 – 35,000 | Long stay & emergency money |
Plan your budget and time before you apply. Always check the latest official fees before you submit.
Canada visa fees from the UAE usually include the government visa fee, the biometrics fee, and a service fee if you use a visa agent. Fees can change from time to time.
See the latest costs: Canada visa fees in UAE →
Processing time depends on your nationality, how many people are applying, the season, security checks, and how complete your file is. On average it takes a few weeks to a few months, so apply early.
Check current times: Canada visa processing time from Dubai →
The official fee you pay when you apply.
A separate fee for your fingerprints and photo.
Optional agent fee for help with your file.
Time depends on nationality, season & checks.
Most people must give biometrics — fingerprints and a photo — at a Visa Application Centre. Book early: Canada biometrics appointment in Dubai →
Fill in and submit your visa application.
Receive your Biometrics Instruction Letter.
Book your time at the Visa Application Centre.
Go in person on your booked day.
Do your fingerprints and photo.
Our team helps you at every step. Start here: Canada tourist visa application from UAE →
Decide if your trip is for tourism, family, or business. This sets which papers you need.
Get all the papers ready for your job type. See the full document list.
Make sure every detail matches your passport and papers to avoid delays.
Pay the visa fee and biometrics fee. See the latest fees.
Upload your papers and send your application for review.
Go to your biometrics appointment when asked.
Track your file until you get an answer. Check current processing times.
Many visas are refused over small, simple mistakes. Know what to avoid — and what makes your file stronger.
Easy guides from our visa team — they answer your questions before you ask.
A full, simple walkthrough for UAE residents applying for a tourist visa.
Read Guide →The full list by job type — employees, business owners, freelancers & more.
See List →Visa, biometrics and service fees explained, with budget tips.
See Fees →What to expect, and how to plan your trip around real timelines.
Read More →How to book your biometrics slot and what to bring.
Read Guide →How multiple-entry visas work, validity, and who they suit.
Read More →Clear tips for UAE residents travelling on an Indian passport.
Read Guide →A quick overview of the Canada visit visa and how to apply.
Read More →Get simple, personal advice on your Canada visa over WhatsApp.
Message Us →The things UAE residents ask most before they apply for a Canada visa — answered simply.
Getting a Canada visa can be hard. Our team handles document checks, file review, biometrics and appointments — from start to finish. Trusted, UAE-based help.