How Indians Can Get a Long-Validity Canada Visa

The rules and fees below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Our Canada visa guide for Indians covers the full application; this post focuses on getting a visa that lasts.

Can you request a multiple-entry Canada visa?

Not as a separate product. IRCC's fee list shows one visitor visa fee, CAN$100.00 per person, for single or multiple entry. The notes are clear that the fee is the same for both types and that IRCC decides which visa to issue and how long it is valid.

That changes how you should think about the application. You are not choosing a '10-year visa' at the start. You are giving the officer enough reason to issue one. The officer looks at the same documents for every visitor, so the file itself decides the outcome.

The decision is never certain. IRCC told a parliamentary committee that its global visitor visa refusal rate, across all nationalities, was 51% in 2025 (54% in 2024). That figure is not India-specific and does not predict your result, but it shows why a careful file matters.

What limits how long your visa can run?

IRCC states that a visitor visa is valid generally up to a maximum of 10 years, or until your passport or biometrics expire, whichever comes first. In practice, three things cap the date:

• The 10-year ceiling. No visitor visa runs longer.
• Your passport. The visa cannot outlast it. If your passport expires well before the 10-year mark, the visa ends on that date too.
• Your biometrics. The visa also stops when your biometrics expire.

The passport is the limit you control. The document checklist asks for a passport valid at least 6 months from the date you plan to travel, but that is only the minimum to apply. If your passport is close to expiry, renewing it before you apply gives IRCC room to issue a longer visa.

Which documents support a long-validity visa?

You apply online through the IRCC Portal, which generates a personalised document checklist. Beyond the passport, IRCC recommends:

• Travel history: previous visas and trips abroad.
• Itinerary: what you plan to do in Canada.
• Bank statements: to show you have enough money to support yourself during the stay.
• Employer letter: to confirm a stable job you will return to.
• Letter of invitation: if someone in Canada is hosting you.

These are listed as recommended, not mandatory, but they are the evidence an officer weighs when deciding how much to trust a visitor. The employer letter and bank statements speak directly to whether you will return to India after each trip, which matters more when the visa allows many entries over many years.

Check the portal for any extra documents the local visa office requires. Applications from India are handled by the visa office in New Delhi.

Is the super visa a better fit for parents?

For parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens, permanent residents or registered Indians, the super visa is built for long, repeated stays.

The fee is the same as a visitor visa (CAN$100) plus biometrics (CAN$85). Insurance quotes are not accepted: the policy must be paid in full or by instalments.

What does it cost, and what are the optional charges?

IRCC fees are paid online in Canadian dollars:

• Visitor visa: CAN$100.00 per person, or CAN$500.00 for a family of 5 or more applying together.
• Biometrics: CAN$85.00 per person, or CAN$170.00 for a family of 2 or more.

Giving biometrics at a VFS-run Visa Application Centre has no separate VAC fee, because the IRCC biometrics fee covers it. Optional VFS India charges effective 1 May 2026 include package transmission at INR 604 and one-way courier for passport return at INR 858. VFS has announced new service charges from 1 November 2026, with amounts not yet published as of 15 October 2026.

How do you use a multiple-entry visa well?

A long visa is only useful if every trip goes smoothly. Most visitors can stay up to 6 months per entry, and the border officer may set a different date when you arrive. Respect that date on every trip; the visa's expiry is not your departure deadline.

Keep the passport carrying the visa safe. The visa is not electronic for Indian citizens: IRCC places it in your passport, and you cannot travel until it is there.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I pay extra to get a 10-year Canada visa?

No. The visitor visa fee is CAN$100.00 per person for single or multiple entry, and IRCC decides which visa to issue and how long it is valid.

What happens to my Canada visa if my passport expires?

The visa is valid only until your passport expires, at the latest. That is why a passport with plenty of validity left helps you get a longer visa.

Where do Indians give biometrics for a Canada visa?

At one of ten VFS Global-run Visa Application Centres in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Hyderabad, after IRCC sends the biometrics instruction letter. Booking the appointment is free.

Can a US green card holder skip the Canada visa?

Yes. Indians who are US lawful permanent residents can fly to Canada with a valid passport and a valid US green card, and have been exempt from the eTA since April 26, 2022.