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Canada Visit Visa

Everything you need to know about visiting Canada — from eligibility and application process to tourist visa requirements, processing times, and travel planning.

Processing Time

Check the current IRCC estimate for India

Visa Fee

CAD 100; CAD 85 biometrics when required

Validity

Set by IRCC; stay length decided at entry

Overview

Why Canada?
The perfect destination for your visit.

A Canada visitor visa, also called a Temporary Resident Visa, shows that you meet the requirements to travel to Canada. Most Indian passport holders need one for a visit. The border officer decides whether you may enter and how long you may stay. Visa validity and the length of an authorized visit are different.

This guide covers everything Indian travelers need to know: eligibility requirements, the application process, required documents, biometrics, visa fees and processing guidance. Approval depends on IRCC's assessment of your application.

Stunning Natural Beauty

Experience the majestic Rocky Mountains, pristine lakes, Northern Lights, and diverse national parks across the country.

World-Class Cities

Explore multicultural cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary with vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment.

Family-Friendly Destination

Safe, welcoming environment with attractions suitable for all ages, from theme parks to museums and outdoor adventures.

Multiple Entry Convenience

IRCC decides whether to issue single or multiple entry and the validity period. Ten years is a maximum, not a standard entitlement.

Visit Family & Friends

Spend quality time with relatives and friends who live in Canada, attending special occasions and celebrations.

Business Opportunities

Attend conferences, meetings, trade shows, and explore business partnerships in Canada’s thriving economy.

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Tourist Visa

Visit Canada for leisure, sightseeing, and exploring the country’s natural wonders and cultural attractions.

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CAD 100
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Transit Visa

Pass through Canada on your way to another country if you’re connecting through a Canadian airport.

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Application Process

Step by step.
Your complete roadmap.

01

Determine Your Eligibility

Ensure you have a valid passport, sufficient funds, strong ties to India, and a genuine purpose for visiting Canada.

02

Gather Required Documents

Collect your passport, photographs, travel itinerary, proof of funds, employment letter, invitation letter (if applicable), and travel history.

03

Complete Online Application

Use IRCC's application instructions for your situation. Complete the online questions and requested forms, upload documents and pay the CAD 100 visitor visa fee.

04

Provide Biometrics

If IRCC requires biometrics, follow the instruction letter and book collection at an authorized location. The individual fee is CAD 85 when payable; exemptions and valid existing biometrics may apply.

05

Wait for Processing

Check IRCC's current visitor visa processing estimate for India. Timing varies, and the estimate is not a guarantee. Track requests through your application account.

06

Receive Your Visa

Once approved, your passport will be stamped with the visitor visa. Check the validity dates and entry conditions carefully before traveling.

FAQ

Common questions.
Clear answers.

A visitor visa is a document in your passport showing that you meet the requirements to travel to Canada. It does not guarantee entry. The border officer decides admission and your authorized stay. The visa may allow one or multiple entries.

The visitor visa application fee is CAD 100 per person. If biometrics are required and payable, the individual fee is CAD 85, making CAD 185 in total. Eligible families applying together can qualify for fee caps under IRCC's rules. Medical exams, translations and optional services can add costs.

Use IRCC's current processing-time checker and select a visitor visa application from India. The estimate changes and is not a guaranteed deadline. Allow time for biometrics and other requested steps, and avoid relying on the old two-to-four-week estimate.

Follow IRCC's personalized document instructions. These can include a valid passport, travel purpose and itinerary, financial evidence, employment or other home-country ties, and an invitation letter where applicable. Provide photographs and forms in the format requested by your application system. IRCC can request more evidence.

IRCC does not publish a universal minimum bank balance or CAD-per-week rule for ordinary visitor visas. Show enough accessible money for the length of your trip and your accommodation arrangements. Follow the financial-document instructions for your situation.

Yes. IRCC can refuse an application if the evidence does not establish eligibility, admissibility or a genuine temporary stay. Read the refusal reasons before deciding whether new evidence supports another application.

Consider travel medical insurance because visitors may have to pay for healthcare. A regular visitor visa and a Super Visa have different requirements. Check the separate Super Visa guide for its mandatory medical-insurance conditions.

To extend an authorized stay, apply for a visitor record before your current status expires. IRCC recommends applying at least 30 days beforehand. A visitor record is not a visa and does not guarantee re-entry. Check the current extension fee and processing guidance.

A visitor visa itself does not authorize work or study. Separate permits or specific exemptions may apply. Some short courses and business-visitor activities qualify for exemptions, but check the conditions before starting.

Last updated October 17, 2026

Official IRCC sources used for this visitor visa guide

Updated for current IRCC visitor visa guide guidance

Source-backed by Canada.ca and IRCC fee pages

Immigration rules and processing times change often. Use these official pages as the final authority before paying fees or submitting documents.

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