--- title: Canada visa for citizens of Palestine description: "Citizens of Palestine need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100. Processing: 30–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps." canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/canada/palestine lastModified: 2026-09-05 --- # Canada visa for citizens of Palestine Citizens of Palestine need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. *Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.* Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html ## Key facts - **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) · Visitor - **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center - **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days - **Processing time:** 30–60 days - **Government fee:** CA$100 - **Passport validity:** At least 6 months - **Biometrics:** Required - **Appointment:** Required - **Interview:** Not required - **Onward or return ticket:** Required - **Proof of funds:** CAD 2,500 per person minimum ## How to apply 1. **Prepare all required documents** — Gather passport, forms, photos, financial proof, itinerary, and supporting letters. 2. **Complete the online application form (IMM 5257)** — Fill in the TRV application via IRCC's online portal or paper form. 3. **Pay the visa processing fee (CAD 100) and biometric fee (CAD 85)** — Pay online through IRCC website; keep receipt. 4. **Book biometrics appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC)** — Schedule via VAC website (e.g., VFS Global in nearby country). 5. **Attend biometrics appointment in person at the VAC** — Provide fingerprints and photograph; submit your physical application package. 6. **Wait for processing (30–60 days)** — Check status online using IRCC account. 7. **Receive passport request (if approved)** — Submit your passport for visa sticker – may be required to send by courier to VAC. 8. **Collect passport with visa or have it delivered** — Visa is affixed; enter Canada before expiry. ## Documents checklist - **Valid Palestinian passport (at least 6 months validity beyond stay)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages. - **Completed Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity): Download from IRCC website. - **Two recent passport-style photographs** (Identity): Meet Canada photo specifications. - **Biometric enrolment confirmation (biometrics collected at VAC)** (Identity): Schedule appointment at designated VAC. - **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, pay slips, etc.)** (Financial): At least CAD 2,500 per person. - **Itinerary and round-trip flight reservation** (Travel): Show onward/return ticket. - **Accommodation bookings or hotel confirmation** (Travel): For entire stay in Canada. - **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country** (Employment): Demonstrate intention to return. - **Family information form (IMM 5645)** (Identity): List all immediate family members. - **Marriage certificate (if applicable)** (Identity, optional): For accompanying spouse. - **Purpose of visit letter / invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): Host should provide signed invitation. - **Proof of residence status (if not residing in Palestine)** (Identity, optional): Valid visa/permit from current country. ## Proof of funds - **Minimum balance:** CAD 2,500 per person - Bank statements (last 3–6 months) - Pay slips - Employment letter with salary - Sponsorship letter with sponsor's bank statements Sufficient funds to cover stay and return travel. ## Good to know - Palestinian passport holders cannot use Canada's eTA; must apply for TRV in person. - US permanent resident card holders (Green card) can enter visa free per Wikipedia note. - Applicants from Palestine may be required to apply at a VAC in a neighboring country (e.g., Jordan or Egypt). ## Common refusal reasons - **Insufficient ties to home country (risk of overstay)** — Provide strong evidence of employment, family, or property in Palestine. - **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Use latest forms and double‑check all fields. - **Lack of sufficient funds** — Show at least CAD 2,500 and consistent income. ## FAQs ### Do citizens of Palestine need a visa for Canada? Citizens of Palestine need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) · Visitor. ### How long can citizens of Palestine stay in Canada? Up to 180 days. ### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Palestine? Government fee: CA$100. ### How long does Canada visa processing take? Typically 30–60 days. ### What documents do citizens of Palestine need for Canada? Valid Palestinian passport (at least 6 months validity beyond stay); Completed Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-style photographs; Biometric enrolment confirmation (biometrics collected at VAC); Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, pay slips, etc.); Itinerary and round-trip flight reservation; and 6 more. ### How long must my passport be valid for Canada? At least 6 months. ### Where do I apply? Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay. ## Sources - [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html) ## More - [Canada visa for every passport](/visa/canada) - [Every destination for Palestine passport holders](/visa/passport/palestine)