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Canada Visa for Indian Passport Holders (2026)

Latest Updates

·        Indian passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to Canada.

·        Applications are submitted online via IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).

·        Canada does NOT offer an e-Visa system.

·        Approved visas are issued as passport sticker visas (TRV).

·        Biometrics (fingerprints & photo) are mandatory for most applicants.

·        Visitor visas are often issued as multiple-entry (up to 10 years or passport validity).

Visa Requirement

·        Visa Type: Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

·        Application Mode: Online (IRCC Portal)

·        Final Visa: Sticker on passport

·        ❗ Visa must be approved before travel

Types of Visa

1. Visitor Visa (TRV)

·        Purpose: Tourism, family visit, short business visit

·        Stay: Up to 6 months per visit

·        Entry: Single or multiple

2. Study Permit

·        For students enrolled in Canada

·        Requires LOA, PAL, financial proof

3. Work Permit

·        For employment

·        Employer-specific / Open work permit

·        LMIA may be required

4. Business Visitor Visa

·        For meetings, conferences

·        Employment not allowed

5. Transit Visa

·        Required in specific transit cases

6. Permanent Residence (PR)

·        Express Entry

·        PNP

·        Family Sponsorship

Document Checklist

Mandatory Documents

·        Valid Indian passport

·        Passport-size photographs (IRCC format)

·        Completed online application

·        Visa fee receipt

·        Biometrics confirmation

·        Cover letter

Additional (Visitor Visa)

·        Travel itinerary

·        Hotel booking / invitation letter

·        Bank statement (last 6 months)

·        ITR / income proof

·        Employment / business proof

·        Travel history

Additional (Study / Work)

·        LOA / Job offer

·        Financial proof

·        SOP / experience documents

Step-by-Step Application Process

1.     Create IRCC account

2.     Fill online application

3.     Upload documents

4.     Pay visa fees

5.     Biometrics appointment

6.     Wait for processing

7.     Passport submission (after approval)

8.     Visa stamping in passport

Processing Time (Approx)

·        Visitor Visa: 2–8 weeks

·        Study Permit: 4–12 weeks

·        Work Permit: 6–12 weeks

·        PR: 6–12 months

(Timelines vary as per IRCC workload)

Visa Fees (Approx)

·        Visitor Visa: CAD 100

·        Biometrics: CAD 85

·        Other categories vary

Important Notes

·        Canada does NOT provide e-Visa

·        Visa approval is not guaranteed

·        Entry decision is taken by border officer

·        Always submit genuine documents

·        Misrepresentation can lead to refusal or ban

🔁 Reapplication / Expired Visa Process (IMPORTANT)

·        If your Canada visa has expired, you must apply again through the IRCC portal

·        There is no renewal or automatic extension system

Key Points:

·        Application is submitted online again (same process)

·        Previous visa history improves profile strength

·        Biometrics may not be required if already valid (within 10 years)

·        ❗ Passport submission is still mandatory after approval

👉 Canada does NOT issue e-Visa even for reapplications
👉 Final visa is always a sticker in passport

Common Refusal Reasons

·        Insufficient funds

·        Weak travel history

·        Unclear travel purpose

·        Lack of ties to India

·        Incomplete documents

·        Weak SOP

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·        Strong SOP & documentation support

·        Proper profile evaluation

·        Error-free application guidance

·        Biometrics & appointment assistance

·        WhatsApp support

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