Canada Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

IRCC processes Indian TRV applications through VFS centres in 11 cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chandigarh — the largest Canadian visa operation outside North America.

Eligibility is decided against the host country's immigration rules, but officers also apply pattern recognition specific to the India caseload. Applications on this corridor are not evaluated in isolation — they are read against years of decision data for the same nationality, age group and stated purpose.

Passport: machine-readable, two blank visa pages, validity beyond your planned stay.

Financial proof: Liquid funds covering CAD 100–150 per day plus return airfare, evidenced by 4–6 months of bank statements and salary slips; large unexplained deposits are a known refusal trigger.

Travel history: Heavily weighted on this corridor.

Supporting documents: employment / business proof, accommodation, day-by-day itinerary, return ticket, sponsor documents where applicable.

Biometrics: fingerprints and photograph captured at a designated visa application centre.

1. Confirm eligibility for the Visitor Visa (TRV) against Canada's current rules.
2. Create your application on the IRCC online portal with VFS Global biometrics.
3. Upload documents, pay the fee (~USD 75–110).
4. Book and attend biometrics at the VAC.
5. Wait for a decision (typically 28–76 days).
6. Collect the passport / receive the e-visa and verify all details before travel.

• Weak ties to India — single, young applicants from Punjab and Gujarat face the highest refusal rates under A179(b)
• Purpose of visit not credible — vague invitation letters or visiting distant cousins instead of close family
• Funds appear borrowed — sudden deposits in the 30 days before applying
• Previous US B1/B2 refusal disclosed without explanation

• Use a Strong Ties Letter that names your employer, role, salary and unused leave balance
• If sponsored by family in Canada, include their NOA, T4 and rental/mortgage proof — not just the invitation
• Apply 8–12 weeks before travel; rushed applications from India are more likely to be refused

Expect to pay USD 75–110 in government and service fees. Real out-of-pocket is higher once biometrics, photos, courier and translation are included. Decision timelines on this corridor sit in a 28–76 day band; peak-season spikes are common.