If you’ve searched for a quicker Canadian visa, you’ve probably seen the term “CAN+”. It sounds like a special visa, but it isn’t. CAN+ is a quicker processing program that can speed up your regular Canada visitor visa, if you qualify.
In this guide, we explain exactly what CAN+ is, who benefits, what you need, and how the process works all in simple, honest English. Let’s clear up the confusion.
Let’s be clear from the start.
CAN+ is
not a separate visa
. You still apply for a normal Canada
Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa)
. CAN+ is simply a quicker, lighter document lane that IRCC applies to eligible applications. So think of it as the “priority”, not a new door. Want to know if you qualify?
Ask our team
CAN+ is a facilitation program from IRCC (IRCC). Its goal is simple: reward low risk, well travelled applicants with quicker processing and fewer document demands.
In the programs where CAN+ has run, eligible visitor visa applications were processed remarkably quick, often within about a week with very high approval rates. The idea is that if you’ve travelled responsibly before, Canada can trust your application more and move it quicker.
| What it is | A quicker processing lane, not a separate visa |
| Applies to | Temporary Resident (Visitor) Visa / TRV |
| Main benefit | Quicker decisions + fewer documents |
| How you get it | IRCC/VAC assesses eligibility automatically |
| Stay | Usually up to 6 months (like any visitor visa) |
| Assured approval? | No; it speeds up, it doesn’t promise |
CAN+ rewards a clean travel history. You’re most likely to benefit if you can show trusted prior travel. The two classic signals are:
Why these two? Because both prove you’ve been trusted by a strong visa system before, and that you returned home as required. That track record lowers your risk in the eyes of a visa officer and that’s exactly what CAN+ rewards.
Honest note for Pakistani applicants:
CAN+ eligibility depends on your profile and IRCC’s current rules, and it is assessed case by case. It is
not automatic
for every Pakistani applicant. The best move is a quick, honest review of your travel history. which is exactly what we do free of charge.
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Ask on WhatsAppHere’s the key difference in one line: same visa, quicker lane. A regular visitor visa and a CAN+ visitor visa give you the same result permission to visit Canada for up to six months. The difference is speed and paperwork.
Even in the quicker lane, you still submit a proper application. For a visitor visa (with possible CAN+ treatment), you generally need:
Important:
your U.S. visa must be
valid
, and honesty is everything. Never submit false travel claims, it can lead to a rejection and a long term ban. We help you present a clean, truthful, and strong application.
Here’s how the journey works. The good news: if you’re eligible, CAN+ treatment is applied for you, you don’t file anything extra.
Because CAN+ is simply quicker processing of a normal visitor visa, the government fees are the same as a standard visitor visa. There is no extra “CAN+ fee” from IRCC.
| Visitor visa fee | CAD $100 |
| Biometrics | CAD $85 per person |
| VAC service fee | Small extra fee at the Visa Application Centre |
Please note:
government and VAC fees change from time to time. These are guide figures only. For an exact, current total for your case,
ask Westside Visa
and check the official IRCC website.
CAN+ causes a lot of confusion. Let’s set the record straight.
The biggest CAN+ mistake is assuming you qualify or missing the quicker lane because your file wasn’t presented well. At Westside Visa, we check your travel history honestly, build a clean and complete application, and make sure your US visa or Canada travel proof is shown correctly. We guide Pakistani travellers from the first question to a stamped passport at competitive, nominal fees, with your documents kept private.
If Canada is calling, let’s get you there, the smart, quick way.
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No. CAN+ is not a separate visa. You apply for a regular Temporary Resident (visitor) Visa. CAN+ is simply a quicker processing lane that IRCC applies to eligible applications, with fewer document demands.
The classic signals are a valid U.S. non immigrant visa or a visit to Canada in the last 10 years. These show trusted prior travel. Eligibility is assessed case by case by IRCC, so a personal review of your travel history is the best first step.
No. CAN+ can speed up processing and reduce paperwork, but it never promises approval. A visa officer still assesses your application. A strong, honest, well prepared file gives you the best chance.
No. The government fees are the same as a standard visitor visa, around CAD $100 for the visa plus CAD $85 for biometrics, with a small VAC service fee. There’s no special IRCC fee just for CAN+.
What matters is that your US visa is valid. If it’s valid but in an old passport, you may still be able to use it as proof, alongside your current passport. We confirm this for your specific case.
Yes; it’s one of our core services. We check your CAN+ eligibility honestly, prepare a clean visitor visa application, and guide you all the way. Contact us to begin.
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