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Average Processing Times
Processing times begin on the day our office receives a complete application and end on the day the final decision (i.e. approval/refusal) leaves our office. These are not a guarantee of how long it will take to process your application.
Temporary Residence Applications:
- Temporary resident visa (visitor visa):
For complete application packages: 7 days.
- Study permit :
For complete applications: 10 days
- Temporary work permit:
For complete applications: 7 days
- Travel document for permanent resident returning to Canada:
Please refer to Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website. The link may be found at the bottom of this page.
* These are average processing times only. Some applications take longer to process for various reasons. For example, the following factors could delay the processing of your application:
- incomplete applications;
- medical exam required (additional 2-8 weeks for temporary resident applicants from the date of the medical exam if no complications arise, such as the need for further testing);
- background or security checks required;
- criminal record;
- interview required;
- verification of documents needed; or
- other factors that complicate your case .
Applications are dealt with in the order in which they are received.
Note: This Visa office will not respond to case status enquiries within the processing times above. Processing times begin on the day our office receives a complete application.
For more detailed information on processing times for all other categories of applications at Canadian visa offices , including the Dhaka Visa Office, please see the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
