Travel purpose
🔑 National visa may be substituted with a US permanent resident card. Travelers with a US permanent resident card no longer require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) as of 26 April 2022. Transit visa: required.
Visa required
4–8 weeks
~14 days
at Visa Centre
CAD 100 + biometrics CAD 85 (~₹12,500)
National visa may be substituted with a US permanent resident card. Travelers with a US permanent resident card no longer require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) as of 26 April 2022. Transit visa: required.
- •Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay)
- •Completed online application via IRCC portal (canada.ca/immigration)
- •Biometrics fee payment (CAD 85) and appointment at VAC
- •2 passport-size photographs (as per Canadian specifications)
- •Bank statements for last 3–6 months (showing sufficient funds)
- •Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
- •Salary slips for last 3 months (if employed)
- •Employment letter confirming position, salary, and approved leave
- •Property / investment documents (proof of ties to India)
- •Purpose of visit letter with detailed itinerary
- •Hotel / accommodation bookings in Canada
- •Confirmed return flight booking
- •Previous travel history (passport copies with stamps – if any)
- •Invitation letter (if visiting family or friends in Canada)
Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source
All travel purposes
Business
Visa required
4–8 weeks
~14 days
at Visa Centre
CAD 100 + biometrics CAD 85 (~₹12,500)
National visa may be substituted with a US permanent resident card. Travelers with a US permanent resident card no longer require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) as of 26 April 2022. Transit visa: required.
- •Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay)
- •Completed online application via IRCC portal (canada.ca/immigration)
- •Biometrics fee payment (CAD 85) and appointment at VAC
- •2 passport-size photographs (as per Canadian specifications)
- •Bank statements for last 3–6 months (showing sufficient funds)
- •Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
- •Salary slips for last 3 months (if employed)
- •Employment letter confirming position, salary, and approved leave
- •Property / investment documents (proof of ties to India)
- •Purpose of visit letter with detailed itinerary
- •Hotel / accommodation bookings in Canada
- •Confirmed return flight booking
- •Previous travel history (passport copies with stamps – if any)
- •Invitation letter (if visiting family or friends in Canada)
- •Invitation letter from Canadian company
- •Letter from Indian employer authorising business travel
- •Business credentials / company registration
Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source
Transit
Canadian Transit Visa (CTV) required
Indian passport holders need a Canadian Transit Visa (CTV) to transit through Canadian airports. Exempt if you hold a valid US visa (including expired US visa when travelling to/from the US on the same journey).
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source