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India to Canada visa requirements

Q: Do Indian citizens need a transit visa for Canada?

If you do not already have a valid visitor visa and you are transiting Canada by air for 48 hours or less, you generally need a transit visa. If you are visiting Canada or transiting longer than 48 hours, apply for a visitor visa.

Q: How much does a Canadian visa cost?

CAD 100 for the visa fee plus CAD 85 for biometrics — a total of CAD 185. Temporary resident biometrics are generally valid for 10 years.

Q: How long does the Canadian visa take?

IRCC currently lists approximately 24 days for Indian applicants. The duration can vary by season, completeness, biometrics timing, and case complexity.

Q: How long is the visa valid?

A visa officer can issue a single- or multiple-entry visa. Generally, a visitor visa may be valid up to 10 years or until your passport or biometrics expire, with each stay limited to 6 months by default unless CBSA sets a different date at entry.

Q: What is the Super Visa?

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visitor visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It allows stays of up to 5 years per visit and is valid for up to 10 years. Medical insurance is mandatory.

Q: Can I work in Canada on a visitor visa?

No. The visitor visa permits tourism, business meetings, and family visits — not paid employment or full-time study. For work, apply for a work permit under the appropriate stream.

Visitor Visa (TRV) required. CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics. ~24 days IRCC processing. Indian ordinary passport holders need a Canada Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa, TRV) to visit or transit through Canada. India is listed as visa-required and is not on Canada's selective eTA-eligible visa-required country list. The visa costs CAD 100 plus CAD 85 for biometrics, which temporary resident applicants generally give once every 10 years. A visitor visa may be single- or multiple-entry and can be valid up to 10 years or until passport/biometrics expiry, with up to 6 months stay per entry unless CBSA sets a different date. IRCC's visitor visa processing data for India is currently 24 days, updated June 17, 2026.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20

Visa type

Visitor Visa (TRV)

Maximum stay

Up to 6 months per entry

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple, officer-decided

from issue date

Visa fee

CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics

consular fee only

Processing time

~24 days

standard track

Validity

Up to 10 years or until passport/biometrics expiry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport validity

IRCC says your passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date you plan to travel.

· 6-month rule

/02

Apply online via IRCC Portal

Create an IRCC online account and follow the visitor visa application prompts and document checklist for your travel purpose.

· IRCC Portal

/03

Pay fees

Pay CAD 100 visa fee + CAD 85 biometrics fee online by credit/debit card.

· CAD 185 total

/04

Submit biometrics at VFS Global

After receiving the biometric instruction letter, book a free biometrics appointment at a Canada VAC in India. Temporary resident biometrics are generally valid for 10 years.

· VFS biometrics

/05

Wait for decision

IRCC currently lists 24 days for visitor visa applications from India. If approved, submit your passport for the visa sticker, then travel; entry decisions remain with CBSA at the port of entry.

· passport stamping

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

India -> Canada · Visitor Visa (TRV)

0 / 13 complete

Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredIndian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid for at least 6 months from planned travel date

RequiredVisitor visa application

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Completed in IRCC online account

RequiredSupporting forms

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

As requested by the IRCC portal and document checklist

RequiredBiometrics appointment

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Canada VAC in India after biometric instruction letter

RequiredBank statements

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Last 6 months; sufficient funds for trip

RequiredEmployment letter

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

No-objection/leave letter; salary slips

RequiredTravel itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Flight bookings, hotels or invitation letter

RecommendedTax returns (ITR)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Last 2-3 years strongly recommended

RequiredProperty/asset proof

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Land deeds, vehicle registration, FDs

RequiredSponsor/invitation letter

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

From Canadian host with PR/citizen status proof

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesIRCC — What you need to enter Canada (page details 2026-06-05)IRCC — Visitor visa: about the document (page details 2026-05-26)IRCC — Current processing times data (updated June 17, 2026)

Application link included: IRCC — Visitor visa: about the document (page details 2026-05-26)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visitor Visa (TRV)CAD 100Single or multiple entry; officer decides visa type and validity

Biometrics feeCAD 85Temporary residence applicants generally give biometrics once every 10 years

Super Visa (parents/grandparents)CAD 100Up to 5 years per stay; requires medical insurance

Family biometricsCAD 170 maxCapped per family applying together

Overstay/refusal recordHard to overturnAffects all future Canadian applications

Total estimateCAD 185 — CAD 185incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visitor Visa (TRV)

~24 days

IRCC current processing data for applications from India, updated June 17, 2026.

Super Visa

~110 days

IRCC current processing data for India; long-stay visa for parents/grandparents of Canadian citizens/PRs.

Online application

Same day

Submit forms and pay fees through IRCC online account.

Biometrics

Book after BIL

Required at a Canada Visa Application Centre unless exempt.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Insufficient ties to India

Unmarried young applicants without property, stable employment, or dependents can be deemed at risk of overstaying.

Medium

/02

Insufficient funds shown

Bank statements should clearly show stable income and reserves; sudden lump-sum deposits raise concerns.

Medium

/03

Weak travel history

First-time international applicants from high-risk regions may need stronger supporting evidence.

Medium

/04

Previous refusals or overstays

Past Canadian, US, UK, or Schengen refusals must be declared. Past overstays heavily affect future approvals.

Medium

/05

Inconsistent application

Mismatched dates, vague itinerary, or contradictions between forms and supporting documents lead to refusal.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20

Codex checked Canada visitor visa facts

Re-verified India remains visa-required, updated IRCC India visitor visa processing from ~99 days to ~24 days and super visa from ~99 days+ to ~110 days.

2026-05-27

India to Canada route verified

Confirmed Visitor Visa CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics, ~99 days processing.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Canada?—

Yes — Indian ordinary passport holders need a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa, TRV) to visit Canada. India is visa-required and is not on Canada's selective eTA-eligible visa-required country list.

Do Indian citizens need a transit visa for Canada?+

How much does a Canadian visa cost?+

How long does the Canadian visa take?+

How long is the visa valid?+

What is the Super Visa?+

Can I work in Canada on a visitor visa?+