Canada visitor visa from India: documents, fees and application help

Do Indian passport holders need a Canada visa?

Yes. Indian citizens need a Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa) before travelling to Canada for tourism, to visit family or friends, or for short business meetings. Indian citizens apply for a visitor visa (TRV, temporary resident visa) before travelling. The application is filed online; biometrics are given at a VAC in India. Vistolane files the application and books the biometrics appointment.

The application is made online through the IRCC secure account, followed by biometrics at a Canada Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global. Biometrics are given once every ten years at VFS Global Canada centres in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh and Jalandhar; the passport is requested by IRCC only after approval.

Canada visa requirements from India: document checklist

Every Canada visa application from India needs the core set below; the second list is what Canada officers look at most closely. Vistolane checks each document against the Canada checklist before anything is submitted.

• Passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date, with two blank pages
• Two recent photographs to the destination's specification
• Completed application form (we fill it with you and check every field)
• Return flight reservation and accommodation for the whole stay
• Bank statements for the last three to six months showing regular income
• Employment letter with approved leave, or business registration if self-employed
• Income-tax returns for the last two to three years
• Travel insurance covering the whole stay (mandatory for Schengen, recommended elsewhere)

Specific to the Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa):

• Bank statements for the last four to six months and salary slips
• Income-tax returns for the last two years
• Employment letter with leave approval, or business registration and GST filings if self-employed
• Invitation letter plus the host's Canadian status (citizenship, PR card or permit) if visiting family or friends
• Family information form IMM 5707 and the IMM 5257 application form
• Travel history: copies of previous visas and entry stamps

Canada visa fees from India

Government fees are paid at the official rate and never marked up; the rupee figure follows the live exchange rate on the day you pay. Nothing is charged until your documents pass the check. Fee re-verified against ircc.canada.ca on 2026-10-29.

Canada visa processing time

ircc.canada.ca publishes a processing time of 29–45 days for the Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa). Vistolane quotes 29–50 days including its own safety buffer and guarantees the date the file is lodged. Appointment availability adds to this in peak season, so the appointment is the first thing we book.

Validity: Usually issued as a multiple-entry visa valid up to ten years or until the passport expires; each stay is normally up to six months, decided at the border.

How to apply for a Canada visa from India with Vistolane

1. 1Check eligibilityTwo minutes online: passport, purpose, dates and funds. You see the Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa) route, the all-in cost and a guaranteed filing date.
2. 2Upload documentsPhotograph or upload each item on the checklist in the portal. Automated checks flag expired passports, short statements and date mismatches; a specialist then reviews the file.
3. 3Forms and appointmentWe complete the Canada application form with you, pay the government fee at the official rate and book the biometrics appointment at the earliest available slot.
4. 4Lodge and trackThe file is lodged by the guaranteed date. Every status change appears in your portal and by WhatsApp or e-mail; you can see exactly where the application is at any time.
5. 5Decision and travelWhen the visa is issued we check the details against your passport and itinerary, and tell you what to carry at the border.

Why Canada visas get refused, and how we prevent it

Most Canada refusals for Indian applicants trace back to the file, not the applicant. The patterns below come from refusal letters handled on the platform.

• Funds that appear only in the weeks before applying
• Weak explanation of the purpose and length of the visit
• Family in Canada not declared on the IMM 5707
• A host letter without the host's own status documents

A refusal is not a ban. Vistolane reads the refusal letter, fixes the stated reason and re-files with a short cover note, usually within the same week.

Why apply for a Canada visa through Vistolane

• Fixed fee shown before you start; government fees at the official rate, never marked up
• Documents checked against the Canada checklist by software and by a specialist before submission
• Guaranteed filing date: lodged on time or the Vistolane fee is refunded
• Application tracking in one portal, with WhatsApp and e-mail updates at every step
• Licensed partners for work, study, family and settlement routes if your trip is more than a visit