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Canada visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: Embassy/official portalSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Canada visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for Visitor visa - per person (single or multiple entry) is CAN$100.00. Processing time (Visitor visa): No fixed timeframe stated; applications needing more information take longer. Eligible spousal applicants automatically receive faster processing. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai and Hyderabad (5 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Canada visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
CAN$100.00Visitor visa - per person (single or multiple entry)
Processing time
No fixed timeframe statedVisitor visa
Where to apply
10 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh…
Insurance required
Not published

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Canada visa?

Applies via: Embassy/official portal

Who handles applications in India

Canadian visitor visas (temporary resident visas) must be applied for online through the IRCC Portal (paper only if you cannot apply online, e.g. for disability reasons, or travel on a refugee/stateless/non-citizen travel document); you receive a personalized document checklist in the portal. After applying, wait for the biometrics instruction letter and book a biometrics appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC); IRCC lists ten VACs in India with the India VAC website on vfsglobal.ca. Applications from India are handled by the visa office in New Delhi.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Canada visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the embassy's official page.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    Submit at a listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar and others listed below.

  5. 5

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  6. 6

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Canada visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Visitor visa - per person (single or multiple entry)

    CAN$100.00

    Same fee for both types; IRCC decides which visa to issue

  • Visitor visa - per family (5 or more people)

    CAN$500.00

    Maximum fee; family members must apply at the same time and place

  • Study permit (including extensions) - per person

    CAN$150.00

  • Work permit (including extensions) - per person

    CAN$155.00

  • Open work permit holder

    CAN$100.00

  • Biometrics - per individual

    CAN$85.00

    Covers collecting fingerprints and digital photo and moving documents between visa office and VAC

  • Biometrics - per family of 2 or more

    CAN$170.00

    Maximum fee for family applying at the same time

Service fee: Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Canada visa from India?

All applicants

8 items
  • Digital copy of valid passport or travel document, valid at least 6 months from the date you plan to travel
  • Letter authorizing a minor child to travel, if applicable
  • Recommended: travel history
  • Recommended: itinerary
  • Recommended: bank statements (to show enough money to support yourself during your stay)
  • Recommended: employer letter (to confirm a stable job you will return to)
  • Recommended: letter of invitation
  • Personalized document checklist generated in the IRCC Portal; check if the local visa office requires additional documents

Business visitor

1 item
  • Show you plan to stay less than 6 months and that your main place of business is outside Canada

Marine crew

1 item
  • Seaman's Book

Photo

What are the Canada visa photo specifications?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Canada visa?

Not published on the fetched visitor visa page

Processing

How long does Canada visa processing take?

Visitor visa
No fixed timeframe stated; applications needing more information take longer. Eligible spousal applicants automatically receive faster processing.

Visa types

Which Canada visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Temporary residence (IRCC fee schedule)

  • Visitor visa (single or multiple entry temporary resident visa, including super visa)
  • Business visitor (visitor visa)
  • Study permit
  • Work permit
  • Open work permit

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Canada visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Jalandhar
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Pune

FAQ

Canada visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Canada visa fee for Indian citizens?

Visitor visa - per person (single or multiple entry): CAN$100.00; Visitor visa - per family (5 or more people): CAN$500.00; Study permit (including extensions) - per person: CAN$150.00. 4 more fee rows are listed on this page.

What documents are required for a Canada visa from India?

Digital copy of valid passport or travel document, valid at least 6 months from the date you plan to travel; Letter authorizing a minor child to travel, if applicable; Recommended: travel history; Recommended: itinerary; Recommended: bank statements (to show enough money to support yourself during your stay); Recommended: employer letter (to confirm a stable job you will return to). Plus 2 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 2 visa categories.

How long does Canada visa processing take for Indians?

Visitor visa: No fixed timeframe stated; applications needing more information take longer. Eligible spousal applicants automatically receive faster processing..

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Canada visa?

Applications go via Embassy/official portal. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Canada visa?

Not published on the fetched visitor visa page

Which Canada visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Temporary residence (IRCC fee schedule). 5 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

Sources

  • IRCC - Apply for a visitor visaEmbassy / official government site · Checked on · https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html
  • IRCC - Fee listEmbassy / official government site · Checked on · https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp
  • IRCC - Find a visa application centreEmbassy / official government site · Checked on · https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/find-visa-application-centre
  • IRCC - Visa offices outside CanadaEmbassy / official government site · Checked on · https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/international-visa-offices.html

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