Indian citizens travelling to Canada for tourism or family visits require a Temporary Resident Visa, valid for up to 10 years with stays of up to six months per entry. Applications are filed online through the IRCC portal, with biometrics captured at a VFS Global centre in India.
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Canada visa from India
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)Biometrics at VFS GlobalIRCC online portalUp to 10-year validityUp to 6-month stay per entry
Overview
Canada operates a separate immigration system from the United States. The visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) covers tourism, family visits, and short-term business for stays of up to six months per entry, with visa validity of up to 10 years tied to passport validity. Indian applicants file the application online through the IRCC portal, pay the fee, and attend a VFS Global appointment for biometrics. The passport is returned by courier after the decision.
Not to be confused with
This page covers the Canada visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) for tourism, family visits, and short-term business. It does not cover the Canada study permit, work permit, Express Entry, or the Permanent Residence application. A Canada visa is separate from the US visa and does not permit entry to the United States.
Eligibility
Indian passport valid for the duration of the intended stay (visa validity is tied to passport validity, up to 10 years).
A genuine temporary purpose: tourism, visiting family or friends, or short-term business.
Sufficient funds to cover the stay without working or accessing public services.
Ties to India demonstrating intent to return (employment, family, property).
No criminality or immigration non-compliance that would render the applicant inadmissible.
Documents by applicant profile
Valid passport and prior passports.
IRCC online application confirmation and biometrics instruction letter.
Approved-leave letter from the employer.
Last three to six months of salary slips and bank statements.
Latest Form 16 and income-tax returns.
Return flight itinerary and accommodation details.
Invitation letter from host in Canada, if staying with family or friends.
Step-by-step process
1
Apply online on the IRCC portal
Create an account on the IRCC portal, complete the application, upload documents, and pay the visa fee and biometrics fee online.
2
Receive the Biometrics Instruction Letter
After fee payment, IRCC issues a Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL) with a deadline to submit biometrics.
3
Book a VFS Global appointment
Use the BIL to book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in India.
4
Attend biometrics
Visit the VFS centre to provide fingerprints and a photograph, and submit the passport if requested.
5
Receive the passport
IRCC processes the application and returns the passport with the visa by courier or in-person collection.
Fees
Applicant
Fee
Note
Visitor visa (processing fee)
100CADverify
Representative IRCC fee; confirm on canada.ca before applying.
Biometrics fee
85CADverify
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VFS service charge
Varies by centreINRverify
Added at the VFS appointment.
* Fees marked "verify" must be confirmed on the official portal before payment.
Processing time
Processing times vary by application volume and season. The IRCC online tool provides the current estimate for India, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months. File well ahead of the intended travel date.
Common rejection reasons
Insufficient evidence of strong ties to India.
Inability to demonstrate sufficient funds for the stay.
Inconsistent trip purpose between the application and supporting documents.
Prior immigration non-compliance or misrepresentation.
Incomplete biometrics submission within the deadline.
Gaya · Bodhgaya · Patna · Varanasi application path
For applicants in Gaya and Bodhgaya, the nearest VFS Global biometric centres are typically in Kolkata or New Delhi. The concierge arranges: IRCC online form completion, document pre-check by courier from Gaya, biometric appointment booking at the nearest centre, and return passport courier to Bodhgaya or Patna. Pilgrims should schedule biometrics outside Pind Daan dates.
Pan-India note: The IRCC + VFS Global route applies nationwide, with VFS centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Pune, and other cities. Concierge support is available across all states.
Local-market adaptation: For Bihar-based applicants, the Canada visa is similar in effort to the US visa — a biometric appointment at a metro VFS centre is required. The concierge differentiates by managing the IRCC portal form, courier-first document pre-check in Gaya/Bodhgaya, and biometric scheduling around the Pind Daan calendar. This is distinct from generic pan-India copy.
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Last verified
2026-08-02
Source priority
IRCC (canada.ca) is the primary source. VFS Global India is the operational channel. No third-party platform is used as a content source.
Ambiguity flags
INR fee amount varies with the CAD exchange rate on the payment date.
Processing time estimates change with application volume; check the IRCC tool.
Visa validity is tied to passport validity, which may be shorter than 10 years.
Editor note: Processing time statements are intentionally qualitative. Before publishing authoritative figures, re-confirm the current IRCC estimate for India on the official tool.
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