Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Canada?
Indian passport holders need a visitor visa for Canada. It costs CAD 100 plus CAD 85 for biometrics, is applied for online, and usually allows a stay of up to 6 months. The visa itself can be valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires.
Canada visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) | Tourism, family visits and short business trips | Stay of up to 6 months per visit; visa valid up to 10 years or until the passport or biometrics expire | CAD 100 |
| Visitor visa, family of 5 or more | Families applying together | Same as above | CAD 500 maximum |
| Biometrics | Fingerprints and photo | Valid for 10 years | CAD 85 (CAD 170 per family) |
Canada visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) | CAD 100 |
| Visitor visa, family of 5 or more | CAD 500 maximum |
| Biometrics | CAD 85 (CAD 170 per family) |
Fees are those published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A visa application centre may add service charges for optional services.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport
- Proof of funds for the trip
- Travel history and purpose of the visit
- Evidence of ties to India such as employment or family
- Invitation letter if you are visiting someone
How to apply
Create an account and apply online through the IRCC Portal.
Upload your documents and pay the application and biometrics fees.
When you receive the biometrics instruction letter, book and attend an appointment at a visa application centre.
Send your passport when IRCC asks for it so the visa can be placed in it.
Processing time
Varies; check IRCC’s online processing-time tool for applications from India.
Visa application centres in India
VFS Global accepts Canada visa applications at 10 centres in India. Check which centre covers your state before you book.
Visa application centres
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Jalandhar
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Pune
AhmedabadBengaluruChandigarhChennaiHyderabadJalandharKolkataMumbaiNew DelhiPuneCentre list from VFS Global, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in Canada
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Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visitor visa for Canada. It costs CAD 100 plus CAD 85 for biometrics, is applied for online, and usually allows a stay of up to 6 months. The visa itself can be valid for up to 10 years or until your passport expires.
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa): CAD 100. Visitor visa, family of 5 or more: CAD 500 maximum. Biometrics: CAD 85 (CAD 170 per family). Fees are those published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A visa application centre may add service charges for optional services.
Varies; check IRCC’s online processing-time tool for applications from India.
Create an account and apply online through the IRCC Portal. Upload your documents and pay the application and biometrics fees. When you receive the biometrics instruction letter, book and attend an appointment at a visa application centre. Send your passport when IRCC asks for it so the visa can be placed in it.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.