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    Canada Transit Visa from Bangladesh

    Transit Visa for qualifying international air connections through Canada lasting 48 hours or less.

    Last Updated: 31 August 2026

    The Canada Transit Visa is a no-fee temporary resident visa for visa-required travellers passing through a Canadian airport on the way to another country. For Bangladeshi passport holders, it is generally required when an international flight stops in Canada or connects between international flights and the total transit is 48 hours or less, unless the traveller already holds a valid Canadian Visitor Visa or otherwise qualifies to transit without a visa. IRCC may issue the Transit Visa for 1 or 2 entries, depending on the travel plan.

    A Transit Visa is not intended for visiting Canada, a transit longer than 48 hours, or entry by bus, car, train, boat or cruise ship; a Visitor Visa is generally required in those situations. Applications are normally submitted online through the IRCC Portal. Biometrics may be required, but IRCC does not charge a biometrics fee for a Transit Visa. If approved, the visa is placed in the passport. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport: Valid passport for the intended trip to Canada. Provide a clear colour copy of the biographical page and pages containing stamps, visas or other markings; IRCC currently advises the travel document should generally be valid for at least 6 months from the planned travel date.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Travel History: Copies of previous passport(s), visas and relevant entry/exit records to support the applicant's travel history and ensure consistency with the information declared in the application. IRCC may consider travel evidence from the previous 10 years.
    3. IRCC Online Application, Forms & Personalized Checklist: Complete the Transit Visa application through the IRCC Portal and upload all required documents. Applicants aged 18 or over must complete IMM 5645 (Family Information Form). Where applicable, also complete IMM 5257 SCH1 (Schedule 1) and any additional forms requested by IRCC.
    4. Cover Letter: Applicant's signed letter explaining the transit purpose, complete route, Canadian airport connection(s), transit dates and times, onward destination, trip funding and relevant personal circumstances. The information should remain consistent with the online application and supporting evidence.
    5. Air Ticket & Transit Itinerary: Provide the confirmed or provisional air ticket and detailed itinerary showing flight numbers, routes, Canadian airport connection(s), and entry and departure dates/times. The itinerary should clearly show that the Canadian air transit is 48 hours or less.
    6. National Identity Document: Provide a clear copy of the applicant's national identity document where applicable, consistent with the identity information declared in the IRCC application.
    7. Final-Destination Visa / Entry Permission: Provide a valid visa, permit or other entry authorization for the final destination. The document should cover the intended onward travel and remain consistent with the submitted itinerary.
    8. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, pay slips, salary statements, study evidence or business-related documents. These should be recent, consistent with your application and support your ongoing occupation and expected return after the visit.
    9. Employer / Study / Business Supporting Letter: Where applicable, provide a letter confirming the applicant's role or enrolment, salary or relevant status, length of employment or study, approved leave and expected continuation after the visit. For employed applicants, provide a recent employer letter on official letterhead with employment, salary and employer contact details, along with recent 6 months’ payslips to support ongoing employment and declared income.
    10. Business/Company Financial Evidence (where applicable): Self-employed applicants may provide recent business bank statements, ownership evidence and other records that help demonstrate active business operations, income and the source of funds used for the trip.
    11. Business Registration & Tax Records (where applicable): Relevant Trade License, Incorporation Certificate, company registration documents, TIN and Income Tax Return records may be included where they support the applicant's business status, income and ties to Bangladesh.
    12. Personal Bank Statements & Financial Evidence: Provide at least 6 months of personal and/or salary account details showing the account holder, balances, transaction history and bank contact information. Add other credible financial evidence where relevant to explain income, savings and the source and availability of trip funds.
    13. Personal TIN & ITR: Personal TIN certificate and recent Income Tax Return records may be included to support declared income, financial history and economic ties where relevant to the applicant's circumstances.
    14. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh.
    15. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate or family-related documents where applicable, especially when they help explain family composition, accompanying travellers or ties outside Canada.
    16. Minor Applicant Documents: For applicants under 18, provide birth certificate, parental or legal guardian authorization where applicable, parent/legal guardian identification, relevant financial support evidence and custody or guardianship documents where required. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm Transit Visa Eligibility

    Confirm that the journey involves international air transit through Canada for 48 hours or less and that the traveller does not already hold a valid Canadian Visitor Visa or another qualifying travel authorization.

    Step 2

    Apply Online through the IRCC Portal

    Sign in to the IRCC Portal, choose “Apply for a visitor visa or transit visa,” answer the eligibility questions and continue only when the application is identified as a Transit Visa.

    Step 3

    Upload Transit Evidence & Submit

    Upload the passport, national identity document, air itinerary and any destination visa or supporting evidence requested, then submit the application online. There is no IRCC application fee for a Transit Visa.

    Step 4

    Receive the BIL & Book Biometrics

    If biometrics are required, receive the IRCC Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL), then book a free biometric appointment at a Canada VAC in Bangladesh. No government biometrics fee applies.

    Step 5

    Attend the VAC & Give Biometrics

    Attend the VAC with the BIL and required identification to provide fingerprints and a photograph. VFS collects biometrics for IRCC but does not decide the application.

    Step 6

    IRCC Reviews the Transit Application

    IRCC checks the application and may request additional documents when necessary. Most Transit Visa applications are processed in a few weeks or less.

    Step 7

    Submit the Passport if Requested

    If IRCC requests the passport, book the required VAC appointment and submit it in Bangladesh. After return, verify the visa details before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The itinerary does not meet Transit Visa rules

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the travel mode, Canadian connection and total transit time to confirm whether a Transit Visa, Visitor Visa or another travel document is appropriate.

    The air itinerary or connection details are unclear

    How UnivEase helps

    We help organise the flight route, Canadian airport connection, entry and departure times and onward ticket so the transit plan is easy to verify.

    Final-destination entry documents are incomplete

    How UnivEase helps

    We help check the destination visa or other entry permission, where required, and align it with the onward itinerary and stated travel purpose.

    The application contains inconsistent travel information

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check the IRCC answers, passport details, travel history, itinerary and supporting records so key dates, routes and declarations remain consistent.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    High Commission of Canada, Dhaka
    Address: United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +880 2 5566 8444
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form
    Website: Click Here
    Access: Services are generally by appointment
    Office Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 08:00-16:30; Thursday 08:00-13:30 

    Visa Application Centre

    Canada Visa Application Centres, Bangladesh
    Locations: Dhaka; Chittagong; Sylhet.
    Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00 at all three centres.
    Appointments: Biometrics after a BIL; booking is free. Passport submission appointment required after IRCC requests the passport.
    Website: Click Here 

    IRCC Visa Office

    IRCC Visa Office Serving Bangladesh – Singapore
    Office: High Commission of Canada, Singapore
    Address: One George Street, #11-01, Singapore 049145
    Telephone: +65 6854 5900
    Visa & Immigration Email: singapore-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form 

    Frequently Asked Questions

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