Canada Visitor Visa: Requirements, Eligibility, Process & Documents for Indians
Everything you need to know about the Canada Visitor Visa (TRV). Tourist visa, Super Visa for parents, Transit Visa, eligibility, fees, and step-by-step application process.
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CAD 100; biometrics if payable
Up to 10 years
Canada Visitor Visa, or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is a travel document placed in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements to travel to Canada, but a border officer decides admission and your authorized stay. Indian passport holders generally need a visa unless an exemption applies. Use IRCC's entry-document tool for your own passport, status and itinerary.
Applicants must meet admissibility requirements, show enough money for the visit and convince the officer that they will leave at the end of the authorized stay. The individual TRV fee is CAD 100. Add CAD 85 only if biometrics are payable, making CAD 185 when both apply. Processing times vary. Most visitors can stay up to six months, but an officer may allow a shorter or longer stay. Visa validity is separate and may be up to ten years, limited by the officer's decision, passport and biometrics validity.
Fees
Canada TRV charges 2026: CAD 100 visa fee + CAD 85 biometrics
An individual applicant who must give biometrics pays CAD 185 in IRCC government fees: CAD 100 for the visitor visa plus CAD 85 for biometrics. IRCC charges the same CAD 100 for a single- or multiple-entry TRV.
- Typical individual TRV charges
- CAD 185
- CAD 100 visitor visa processing fee plus CAD 85 biometrics for an applicant who must give biometrics. This is not a separate charge for a single- or multiple-entry visa.
- TRV processing fee
- CAD 100
- Paid by each TRV applicant. IRCC charges the same fee for single- and multiple-entry visitor visas. A family of 5 or more applying at the same time and place has a CAD 500 maximum visitor visa processing fee.
- Biometrics fee
- CAD 85
- Paid if biometrics are required and not already valid. Eligible families applying together pay up to CAD 170 total.
- Transit visa application
- Free
- Canada.ca states there are no fees associated with the transit visa application, and biometrics has no fee for a transit visa.
- Default visitor stay
- 6 months
- Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months after entry unless the border services officer gives a different date.
- Super visa comparison
- CAD 100; biometrics if payable
- The CAD 100 visa fee and CAD 85 biometrics apply when payable. Super visa medical, health-insurance and host-income rules are separate.
Your total can be lower if biometrics are not required or remain valid. Family fee caps have separate conditions. Use Canada.ca as the final authority before payment.
Eligibility
Who can apply for Canada Visitor Visa?
- Visa-required travellers who meet the visitor visa requirements for tourism, family visits or another permitted temporary purpose
- Business visitors only where their activities do not require a work permit; a visitor visa does not generally authorize Canadian employment
- Parents and grandparents who meet the separate super visa host, income, insurance and medical requirements
- Travellers whose itinerary requires a visitor visa rather than a transit visa; a Canadian airport stopover alone does not determine the document
- Applicants who can show a valid travel document, sufficient support, ties supporting a temporary stay, and admissibility
Eligibility criteria vary by visa type and individual circumstances. Visit individual visa pages for exact requirements, insurance minimums, and income thresholds.
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Requirements
What are the requirements and key details of Canada Visitor Visa?
- Official Visa Name: Temporary Resident Visa (TRV); separate from admission and authorized stay
- Application Fee: CAD 100 per person; CAD 500 maximum for an eligible family of five or more applying at the same time and place
- Biometrics Fee: CAD 85 per individual when payable; eligible-family maximum CAD 170; exemptions and previous temporary-resident biometrics may apply
- Processing Time: Check the current IRCC tool for your application type and location; no fixed India estimate is promised
- Stay Per Entry: Most visitors may stay up to six months; the border officer can allow less or more. Follow your actual authorized date
- Visa Validity: Single or multiple entry and length are at the visa officer's discretion, generally up to ten years or passport/biometrics expiry, whichever comes first
- Proof of Funds: Enough for your intended stay and accommodation; IRCC gives no universal weekly amount
- Temporary Stay: Convince the officer that you will leave at the end of your visit, using relevant employment, home, assets or family ties
- Application Mode: Apply online using the route for your travel purpose; paper is available only for IRCC's specified exceptions
- Extension: Apply for a visitor record before status expires; IRCC recommends at least 30 days beforehand. A visitor record is not a visa
Documents
What are the documents required for Canada Visitor Visa?
- A valid passport or accepted travel document. IRCC recommends at least six months of validity from the date you plan to travel, rather than a universal six months beyond your intended stay
- Photographs and documents shown in the personalized checklist and any applicable local visa-office instructions
- Financial evidence showing how you will pay for the visit; required evidence depends on your situation and checklist
- A planned itinerary and accommodation information where requested; avoid non-refundable travel purchases before approval
- Relevant employment, property, financial or family ties showing why you will leave at the end of the visit
- Invitation and host information where applicable, with proof requested for your particular travel purpose
- Travel history and accurate previous visa, status and refusal information where required
- Biometrics if required, police certificates if requested, and medical-exam evidence where applicable
- Additional documents requested for minor children, a super visa or another specific situation
Application Process
How to Apply for a Canada Visitor Visa: Step-by-Step Process
Check the Entry Document You Need
Use IRCC's entry-document tool for your nationality, passport or travel document, immigration status and travel method. Indian passport holders generally need a visa, but exemptions and transit rules matter.
Gather Your Required Documents
Follow the checklist for your travel purpose and local visa office. Include the passport, financial support, temporary-stay evidence and any invitation or medical documents required in your case.
Apply Online and Pay Applicable Fees
Use the current IRCC application route. The visitor visa fee is CAD 100 per person. Add biometrics fees only when payable. Paper applications are limited to the exceptions specified by IRCC.
Give Biometrics If Instructed
After applying, follow the biometrics instruction letter and its deadline. Check exemptions and valid previous temporary-resident biometrics instead of assuming everyone must attend a new appointment.
Wait for a Decision
Check current IRCC processing guidance for your location and application type. Respond to any additional requests. Estimates are not guarantees; avoid non-refundable travel before approval.
Check the Visa Details
If approved and instructed, submit your passport for the counterfoil. Check entry type and validity. A valid visa permits travel to a Canadian port of entry; it does not guarantee admission or set your stay length.
Follow Your Authorized Stay
A border officer decides admission and stay. Follow the date in your passport or visitor record. Without a stamp, the usual limit is six months from entry or passport or biometrics expiry, whichever comes first. Apply to extend before status expires if needed.
Last updated October 18, 2026
Official IRCC sources used for this visitor visa fee guide
Updated for current IRCC visitor visa fee 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.
Understanding the Canada Visitor Visa process is essential to prepare a strong application and avoid delays or refusals. Each applicant's circumstances are different — the visa officer assesses ties to home country, financial stability, travel history, and purpose of visit.
Review all requirements carefully before applying. Clear and accurate documents help the officer assess your application; approval is not guaranteed. For parents and grandparents, explore the Super Visa for a longer-stay option. For Canadian airport stopovers, check the Transit Visa requirements.
For detailed insights on eligibility, document checklist, visa validity, and common refusal reasons, explore Visitor Visa FAQs guide to know the answers of all your questions.
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