# Canada Visa Fees for Indians in 2026: Every Official Charge

> Every IRCC fee an Indian applicant pays for a Canada visitor visa, study or work permit, how the family caps work, how to work out the rupee cost, and what to check on VAC charges.

_Published: 2026-10-28 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1144_

## TL;DR

A Canada visitor visa costs CAN$100.00 per person plus CAN$85.00 for biometrics, with family caps of CAN$500.00 and CAN$170.00. IRCC lists fees in Canadian dollars, so the rupee cost moves with the exchange rate. The biometrics fee covers the VAC visit; VFS charges in rupees only for optional services.

## Key takeaways

- Visitor visa: CAN$100.00 per person, single or multiple entry.
- Biometrics: CAN$85.00 per person, or CAN$170.00 maximum for a family of 2 or more applying together.
- Families of 5 or more pay a maximum of CAN$500.00 in visitor visa fees.
- IRCC fees are listed in Canadian dollars; there is no fixed official rupee figure.
- Booking and giving biometrics at a VAC costs nothing beyond the biometrics fee; VFS charges in rupees only for optional services.

**A Canada visitor visa costs CAN$100.00 per person plus a biometrics fee of CAN$85.00 per person, capped at CAN$170.00 for a family applying together. IRCC lists its fees in Canadian dollars, so the rupee cost depends on the exchange rate when you pay online. Study permits cost CAN$150.00; work permits CAN$155.00.**

## Article

Canadian visitor visas (temporary resident visas) are applied for online through the IRCC Portal, and applications from India are handled by the visa office in New Delhi. Fees and processing times here are as published on the official sources, checked on 10 October 2026. For documents, centres and the full process, see our Canada visa guide for Indian applicants.

### IRCC fees an Indian applicant may pay
ApplicationIRCC feeNoteVisitor visa, per person (single or multiple entry)CAN$100.00Same fee for both; IRCC decides which visa to issueVisitor visa, per family (5 or more people)CAN$500.00Maximum; family members must apply at the same time and placeStudy permit, including extensions, per personCAN$150.00Per personWork permit, including extensions, per personCAN$155.00Per personOpen work permit holderCAN$100.00Listed separately on the IRCC fee list; check whether it applies to youBiometrics, per individualCAN$85.00Covers fingerprints, digital photo and moving documents between the visa office and the VACBiometrics, per family of 2 or moreCAN$170.00Maximum for a family applying at the same timeThe super visa sits under the same visitor visa line in IRCC's schedule. Business visitors also apply for a visitor visa, so the same CAN$100.00 fee applies. For students and workers, the study permit (CAN$150.00) and work permit (CAN$155.00) lines each cover extensions too. Our data does not include the study or work permit document lists, so follow the checklist the IRCC Portal generates for you.

### How the family caps change the bill
Two separate caps can bring the cost down when relatives apply together, and both depend on applying at the same time:

- Biometrics. One person pays CAN$85.00. Two or more family members applying together pay no more than CAN$170.00 in total, so a couple already reaches the cap and every extra family member is effectively free for biometrics.
- Visa fees. Each person pays CAN$100.00, but a family of 5 or more pays no more than CAN$500.00, provided everyone applies at the same time and place.
Example: a couple travelling for a holiday pays CAN$100.00 each for the visas and a single family biometrics fee of CAN$170.00. A family of six pays the CAN$500.00 visa maximum and the same CAN$170.00 biometrics maximum. If one person applies later, that person pays the individual rates.

### Working out the cost in rupees
IRCC's fee list gives amounts only in Canadian dollars, and our dataset has no official rupee figure, so this guide does not quote one. Any INR number you see elsewhere is a conversion at some past exchange rate. To work out your own:

- Add up the IRCC fees that apply to you from the table above.
- Convert at the current Canadian dollar rate on the day you pay.
- Allow for your bank's foreign-currency charges on an international card payment, which vary by bank.
- Check the amount shown on the IRCC payment page before you confirm.
Your IRCC total in Canadian dollars = visa fees (CAN$100.00 per person, or CAN$500.00 for a family of five or more) + biometrics (CAN$85.00 for one person, or CAN$170.00 for two or more). Multiply by the day's rate to get the rupee figure before bank charges.Because the rate moves, a fee paid in March and the same fee paid in October can come to different rupee amounts.

### VFS and VAC charges: what is and isn't published
After you apply, you wait for the biometrics instruction letter and then book an appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC). IRCC lists ten VACs in India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. The India VAC website is on vfsglobal.ca.

Here is the straight answer on VFS charges: booking the biometrics appointment is free, and IRCC's CAN$85.00 biometrics fee covers collecting your fingerprints and photo and sending your passport between IRCC and the VAC where you gave biometrics. VFS charges in rupees, by cash or UPI at the VAC, only for optional services such as courier return of your passport, or for an extra package transmission if you submit your passport at a different VAC. VFS has announced new service charges from 1 November 2026, so open the India VAC website from the IRCC visa application centre finder and check the current table before your appointment.

### Costs outside the fee list
The fee schedule is not the whole budget. Your personalised document checklist in the IRCC Portal shows what applies to you, and the local visa office may ask for additional documents. IRCC recommends supporting documents such as bank statements, an employer letter, travel history, an itinerary and a letter of invitation. Our data does not cover whether you will need a medical exam or police certificate, so check your checklist rather than budgeting from guesswork. Travel to the nearest VAC city is another real cost if you live far from one of the ten.

### Fee mistakes to avoid
- Applying separately as a family. The caps only apply when family members apply at the same time and place.
- Expecting single or multiple entry to change the price. The fee is the same, and IRCC decides which visa to issue.
- Budgeting with an old rupee figure. Convert at the rate on the day you pay.
- Paying for extras you don't need. The biometrics fee covers the standard VAC visit; courier and other VFS services are optional and charged separately.
- Booking non-refundable travel early. IRCC's processing-times tool showed 29 days for visitor visa applications from India (updated 14 October 2026), and applications needing more information take longer.
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### Frequently asked questions

#### Is a multiple-entry Canada visa more expensive than a single-entry one?
No. IRCC charges CAN$100.00 per person for either, and IRCC decides which type to issue. Biometrics cost CAN$85.00 per person on top.

#### How long does a Canada visitor visa take from India?
IRCC's processing-times tool showed 29 days for visitor visa applications from India (updated 14 October 2026); applications that need more information take longer. Check the tool for the current estimate. Eligible spousal applicants automatically receive faster processing.

#### Can I apply for a Canada visitor visa on paper?
Only in limited cases. Visitor visas must be applied for online through the IRCC Portal unless you cannot apply online, for example for disability reasons, or you travel on a refugee, stateless or non-citizen travel document.

#### Which IRCC visa office handles applications from India?
Applications from India are handled by the visa office in New Delhi. You give biometrics at one of the ten Visa Application Centres in India after receiving your biometrics instruction letter.

## FAQ

### Is a multiple-entry Canada visa more expensive than a single-entry one?

No. IRCC charges CAN$100.00 per person for either, and IRCC decides which type to issue. Biometrics cost CAN$85.00 per person on top.

### How long does a Canada visitor visa take from India?

IRCC's processing-times tool showed 29 days for visitor visa applications from India (updated 14 October 2026); applications that need more information take longer. Check the tool for the current estimate. Eligible spousal applicants automatically receive faster processing.

### Can I apply for a Canada visitor visa on paper?

Only in limited cases. Visitor visas must be applied for online through the IRCC Portal unless you cannot apply online, for example for disability reasons, or you travel on a refugee, stateless or non-citizen travel document.

### Which IRCC visa office handles applications from India?

Applications from India are handled by the visa office in New Delhi. You give biometrics at one of the ten Visa Application Centres in India after receiving your biometrics instruction letter.

## Sources

1. [IRCC - Fee list](https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp) — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
2. [IRCC - Apply for a visitor visa](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html) — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
3. [IRCC - Find a visa application centre](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/find-visa-application-centre) — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada