# Canada visa for Indian citizens > 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. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/canada Sources checked on: 2026-10-10 Applies via: Embassy/official portal VFS Global: https://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/india/ Embassy / official site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html ## Overview 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. ## Visa fees - **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. ## Documents required ### All applicants - 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 - Show you plan to stay less than 6 months and that your main place of business is outside Canada ### Marine crew - Seaman's Book ## Photo specifications Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below. ## Travel medical insurance Not published on the fetched visitor visa page ## Processing time - **Visitor visa:** No fixed timeframe stated; applications needing more information take longer. Eligible spousal applicants automatically receive faster processing. ## Visa categories ### 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 in India - Ahmedabad - Bengaluru - Chandigarh - Chennai - Hyderabad - Jalandhar - Kolkata - Mumbai - New Delhi - Pune ## How to apply from India 1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the Canada visa application form linked from the official pages below. 2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category. 3. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the embassy's official page. 4. **Submit your application** — Submit at a listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar and others listed below. 5. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it. 6. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section. ## Frequently asked questions ### 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 - [IRCC - Apply for a visitor visa](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [IRCC - Fee list](https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [IRCC - Find a visa application centre](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/find-visa-application-centre) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [IRCC - Visa offices outside Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/international-visa-offices.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 ### Notes on sources - VFS Global Canada India site (vfsglobal.ca/canada/india) blocked by Cloudflare (403); VAC service/biometrics service charges in INR not obtained - IRCC VAC finder links the India VAC website on vfsglobal.ca but does not explicitly name the operator - Processing times not captured (IRCC uses an interactive processing-times tool) - Photo specifications, medical exam and police certificate requirements not covered on the fetched visitor page - Visa office (New Delhi) specific additional document instructions not fetched - Study permit and work permit document lists not researched --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. 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