Essential travel information at a glance.
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Important information for your tourist visa.
To qualify for a Canada Visitor Visa, applicants generally need to have a valid travel document, demonstrate sufficient funds for their stay, satisfy an immigration officer that they have strong ties to their home country, and convince the officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit.
Applicants must also meet Canada’s admissibility requirements. Additional documents or a medical examination may be required depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
Canada visitor visa processing times vary depending on the application type, completeness of the application, verification requirements and other factors. Processing times can change, so applicants should check the latest processing time published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before applying.
A Canada Visitor Visa may be issued for a single entry or multiple entries. The validity period is determined by the Canadian authorities and can depend on factors such as the applicant’s passport validity and other circumstances.
Most visitors can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. The border services officer may authorize a shorter or longer period depending on the circumstances of the visit.
The visitor visa application fee is CAD 100 per person. Applicants who are required to provide biometrics generally also pay a biometrics fee of CAD 85 per person.
Fees are subject to change and additional charges may apply depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
Important information for your business visa.
Business visitors to Canada must generally plan to stay for less than 6 months, must not intend to enter the Canadian labour market, and must have their main place of business and source of income and profits outside Canada.
Applicants must also meet Canada’s basic entry requirements, have sufficient funds for their stay and demonstrate that they intend to leave Canada at the end of their visit.
Processing time varies depending on the applicant’s circumstances, application completeness and IRCC processing conditions. Applicants should check the latest official processing time before submitting their application.
The validity of the visitor visa is determined by Canadian authorities. Depending on the circumstances, a visitor visa may allow single or multiple entries.
Business visitors must generally plan to stay for less than 6 months and must not enter the Canadian labour market.
The visitor visa application fee is CAD 100 per person. If biometrics are required, an additional biometrics fee of CAD 85 per person generally applies.
Find answers to common questions about your visa.
Yes. Indian citizens generally need a visitor visa to travel to Canada for tourism or other eligible visitor purposes unless they qualify for a different travel authorization or exemption.
The current visitor visa application fee is CAD 100 per person. If biometrics are required, the individual biometrics fee is CAD 85.
Most visitors can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. The border services officer may authorize a shorter or longer period depending on the circumstances.
The validity period is decided by Canadian authorities. A visitor visa may be issued for single or multiple entries, depending on the circumstances of the application.
Processing times vary and can change over time. They depend on factors such as the type and completeness of the application, verification requirements and IRCC’s current workload. Applicants should check the latest official processing time before applying.
Applicants generally need a valid passport or travel document, proof of sufficient funds, evidence of ties to their home country, travel details and other supporting documents relevant to their circumstances. Additional documents may be requested by IRCC.
Yes, eligible business visitors can attend activities such as business meetings, conferences, conventions and trade fairs, provided they meet Canada’s business visitor requirements and do not enter the Canadian labour market.
No. Submitting the required documents does not guarantee visa approval. The application is assessed by Canadian immigration authorities based on the applicant’s circumstances, eligibility and admissibility.
Many applicants are required to provide fingerprints and a photograph as part of the application process. Whether biometrics are required depends on the applicant’s circumstances.
Eligible applicants can apply online through Canada’s official immigration application system. The exact application steps and documents depend on the purpose of travel and the applicant’s circumstances.
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