Canada Visit Visa from Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Transparent, published pricing. Fully remote via WhatsApp, no office visit required. Tourist and business visa applications (with invitation letter) for Dubai and Abu Dhabi residents. We do not process Canada work visa applications.
In short
A Canada visitor visa is a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). UAE residents apply online to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), then give biometrics in person at the VFS Global centre in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. It is a different system from Schengen: the decision is made by an IRCC officer on your written file, there is no country-of-most-nights rule, and there is no interview.
Al Tareeq Al Lamea's service fee is separate from the government charges. IRCC charges a visa fee and a separate biometrics fee, both paid online to the Canadian government, around CAD 100 and CAD 85 per person at current 2026 rates and subject to change, with a family cap on biometrics. Our service fees are AED 950, AED 1,400 or AED 2,500 depending on how fast you need the appointment.
Required documents: a passport valid for your trip, your Emirates ID and UAE residence visa, a recent photo to IRCC specification, proof of funds such as personal bank statements for the last few months, a letter from your employer confirming your job, salary and approved leave (or a trade licence if self-employed), a clear purpose of travel with a realistic day-by-day itinerary, proof of ties to the UAE or your home country, and your travel history. If you are visiting someone, an invitation letter and their status in Canada. A business trip also needs an invitation letter from the host company.
Canada looks closely at two things, and both must be solid: whether the officer is satisfied you will return to the UAE at the end of your stay, and whether the officer is satisfied the trip is genuinely for tourism or business. A weak or unrealistic itinerary undermines the second one, which is why we put your plan into a coherent, workable order before it is submitted. Canada also keeps a permanent application number for every applicant: if you have been refused before, you must enter the number from your refusal letter on the new form, a mandatory field with no Schengen equivalent. Canada files are large and examined in detail, so a previous refusal, whether you applied alone or through another agency, is best handled by rebuilding the file properly. If someone else pays for your trip, it is their bank statements and proof of employment that must show they can cover your costs.
Processing is not a fixed period: it commonly runs 30 to 60 days and can be longer, especially if IRCC asks for additional documents partway through. The decision comes to you online, by email and in your IRCC account, not through VFS. Apply as early as you can and do not book flights until the visa is issued.
Three service tiers, published upfront
These timelines cover our appointment booking service only. IRCC's own decision on your application typically takes 60–90 days after submission, entirely their own timeline, not ours.
Appointment secured within about a month.
Appointment secured under 15 days.
Appointment secured under 5 days.
What actually matters for your file
Officers spend most of their time on four things: your financial proof, a well-built cover letter, proof of employment, and evidence of your ties to the UAE, the reasons you're expected to return. Get these right and the rest of the file falls into place.
On ties specifically, more is better: property in your name, your own business, close family in the UAE, children enrolled in school here. We recommend including whatever applies to you, even documents that feel optional, a DEWA bill, your car's Mulkiya, tenancy or title deeds, marriage certificates, a child's school enrollment letter. None of it is strictly required, but each piece answers the officer's real question: is there a good reason you wouldn't just stay in Canada.
The itinerary trap
A refusal often isn't about your finances or your documents, it's about a travel plan that doesn't hold up to a closer look: two cities hundreds of kilometers apart on the same day, for example. It's an easy mistake for a first-time visitor to make, there's no way to know Canada's geography from Dubai, and officers notice it immediately. We check your itinerary for realism before it becomes a reason for refusal.
Visa validity isn't the same as your length of stay
Multiple-entry is actually the default for a Canada visitor visa, valid up to 10 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first, so there's usually nothing extra to request. The officer can still issue a shorter validity or single-entry only, depending on your profile and travel history. And regardless of what your visa says, how long you're allowed to stay on each visit is decided by the border officer when you arrive, typically up to 6 months, not by the visa itself.
Documents required
Valid passport (6+ months) and UAE residence visa (90+ days validity), passport photos, IMM 5257 and IMM 5645/5707 forms, recent bank statements (3-6 months), salary certificate or employment letter, travel itinerary or invitation letter for business trips, and biometrics. This covers what matters most for the decision; we'll send you the complete checklist for your case over WhatsApp.
Everything runs through WhatsApp
No office visit needed. Canada has no visa interview: unlike the US, there's no officer asking questions in person. You only attend in person for biometrics; the decision is made entirely on the paper file you submit. That's exactly why Canada applications are among the most document-heavy we handle, and why we ask for everything upfront rather than piece by piece: once your file is sent, there's no opportunity to explain a gap afterward. Every document you share strengthens your own file, it isn't paperwork for our convenience. Full transparency from the start gives your case manager what they need to prepare it properly and gives you the best possible chance.
Frequently asked
How long does a Canada visitor visa take from Dubai?
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Our Standard Canada package secures an appointment within about a month, Priority under 15 days, and Express under 5 days. The decision timeline afterward depends on IRCC processing, not on us.
Can I complete the whole visa process without visiting an office in Dubai?
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Yes. Everything runs through WhatsApp and secure document upload: eligibility screening, document review, and appointment slot reservation. You submit your file and attend your own biometrics appointment in person; we reserve the slot for you in advance.
Do you help with Canada work visas?
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No, we handle visitor and business (with invitation letter) visa applications only, not work visas.
Do you help with Canada PR (permanent residence) or immigration applications?
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No. We handle visitor and business visit applications only. Permanent residence, Express Entry, and other immigration pathways are a different legal process and need to go through a licensed Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC), not a visit visa service.
I've had a Canada visa refusal before, can you still help?
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Yes. We start by reviewing your rejection letter and your profile before anything else. Most refusals come down to how a file was presented or a gap in the supporting documents, not the underlying eligibility, so if your profile is solid, a past refusal doesn't mean no. We'll give you an honest read: sometimes it makes sense to reapply now, sometimes it's better to strengthen a specific part of your file first. If we agree it's the right time, we move forward together.
What's the most common reason Canada visa applications get refused?
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The reason cited on the rejection letter, typically issued by IRCC and signed by the Consulate General of Canada's Visa Section, is most often not being convinced of the purpose of the trip and intent to return. It usually comes down to an itinerary that was never checked for realism: a plan with two cities hundreds of kilometers apart on the same day, for example, which a first-time visitor has no way of knowing is impossible. We take the plan you already have in mind, put it in a coherent, workable order, and flag anything that doesn't hold up before it becomes a reason for refusal.
I have a Golden Visa and strong finances, doesn't that guarantee approval?
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No. A Golden Visa, savings, or a strong travel history are all genuinely helpful, but none of them are what the officer is actually deciding on. The real question is intent to return, whether there's enough reason to believe you won't simply stay in Canada, and that's a separate question from whether you can afford the trip. A Golden Visa shows the UAE's confidence in your residency, it doesn't tell a Canadian officer anything about your ties there. What actually helps is tangible, personal evidence of a life to return to: property in your own name, a registered business, children enrolled in school in the UAE, a car registered to you. We build this into every file regardless of how strong the finances already look.
Will a visa refusal from another country affect my Canada application?
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A refusal from another country, the US for example, doesn't automatically affect your Canada application, but it must be declared honestly on your form. What matters most is your own history with Canada specifically: if you've traveled there before and respected the visa conditions, that's a strong positive factor. Not declaring a prior refusal is a far bigger risk than the refusal itself.
First time visiting Canada?
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Most of our Canada clients are first-time visitors. We're building destination guides covering currency, culture, and what to expect, coming soon on our podcast.
Who counts as the sponsor of my trip, and does it change the documents?
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The sponsor is whoever pays for the trip. If you fund it yourself, your own employment and bank documents are what matter. If a family member pays, the proof of funds that counts is theirs: bank statements and proof of employment, with a letter confirming they are covering your costs, and often proof of your relationship. For business travel, the sponsor is normally the company, which provides an invitation letter. We confirm whose documents are needed before your file is prepared.
If a document is missing, is my application rejected?
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Not automatically. IRCC can request additional documents or information during processing. The main consequence is that your decision takes longer, which can affect a trip booked around the published estimate. This is why a complete, well-prepared file matters: it is the best way to keep your application on schedule.
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