Canada visa requirements checker for Indians
Check the current Canada visa route, entry type and travel requirements for Indian passport holders travelling for tourism. Verified values are shown where available.
Canada visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) · CAD 100 government fee · Up to 6 months per entry · About 30 days processing
- Visa route for Indian passport holders
- Visitor visa (temporary resident visa)
- Entry type
- Visitor visa
- Government fee
- CAD 100 visitor visa processing fee; biometrics may add CAD 85 per individual
- Processing time
- About 30 days for applications from India (IRCC, updated 7 Oct 2026), plus a biometrics appointment
- Maximum stay
- Generally 6 months per entry, duration set by the border services officer
- Visa validity
- Generally up to 10 years, limited by passport or biometrics validity
- How you apply
- Online via Government portal
What to know before you travel
- Your visa cannot be valid beyond the expiry date of your passport, so check it before you apply.
- Proof of money: You must have enough money for your stay. No fixed amount is published; it depends on how long you stay and whether you stay in a hotel or with friends or family.
- Extending your stay: You can apply to extend your stay from inside Canada. Apply at least 30 days before your status expires.
- The government fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
- Entry rules can change at short notice. Last verified 2026-10-12 against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) · Last verified 2026-10-12. Entry rules can change at short notice, so check the official source before you book non-refundable travel.
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