Canada visa for Indians
Visitor visa (TRV) · Valid up to 10 years · Decision in 29–50 days · Visitor visa (CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics), Express Entry, study and work permits
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Canada visa: quick answers
Full verified answer for India passport holders- Do Indians need a visa for Canada?
- Yes. 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. Study, work and family routes need a sticker visa.
- How much does a Canada visa cost?
- From ₹17,661 per traveller all-in: ₹6,790 government fee, ₹7,372 mandatory charges (Biometrics fee (IRCC), Visa application centre fee) plus ₹3,499 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹19,410, Business ₹21,160.
- How long does a Canada visa take?
- 29–50 days (about 50 days from submission); ircc.canada.ca publishes 29–45 days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
Canada · partner-filed visas
Step 1
What are you travelling to Canada for?
Tourist and student files stay in-house. Everything else goes to a partner we have vetted.
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Step 2 · Pick the visa, then the partner
The right specialist for a family visa to Canada. Chosen by fit, not by ad spend.
These files live or die on niche expertise, so we don't file them ourselves. Every partner below is licensed, reviewed and re-vetted each quarter. Your case, timeline and guarantee stay inside vistolane; the partner does the paperwork.
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About the Canada Visitor visa (TRV)
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.
Fees. The Canada government fee is ₹6,790, plus Biometrics fee (IRCC) ₹5,772 and Visa application centre fee ₹1,600 charged with it, and the Vistolane filing fee is ₹3,499: ₹17,661 per traveller with nothing added later. ircc.canada.ca publishes a processing time of 29–45 days (verified 2026-10-29). Vistolane commits to a filing date before you pay and shows the expected decision window on the price card above; the decision itself is the authority's.
Validity and stay. The Canada Visitor visa (TRV) is valid up to 10 years and allows a stay of up to 6 months per visit; entries: multiple. Routes covered on this page: Express Entry, Study Permit, Visitor Visa, Work Permit.
- The CAD 100 visa fee and the CAD 85 biometrics fee are both charged at filing.
- Indian passports need the visitor visa (TRV) for every tourist or family visit; the application is made online before travel.
Proof of funds for Canada, by visa category
Indicative minimums in your currency. Consulates read three to six months of statements and compare the balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary.
| Tourist / visitor | ₹2.37 lakh |
| Student | ₹40.82 lakh |
| Work / sponsored | ₹1.9 lakh |
| Family / partner | ₹1.42 lakh |
| Business / investor | ₹1.4 crore |
| Permanent residence | ₹10.63 lakh |
Refusals. The most common Canada refusal reasons are inconsistent bank statements, weak evidence of ties or purpose of travel, and form errors that contradict the passport. Every document you upload to Vistolane is checked against the Canada checklist before filing, and the mock interview tool covers the questions case officers raise in follow-up requests.
Not sure which route fits? Run the free Canada eligibility check, compare visa types, browse licensed consultants for Canada, or read the full Canada visa guide with a day-by-day timeline and refusal cases.
Canada visa questions, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Canada?
How much does a Canada visa cost?
How long does a Canada visa take?
What documents do I need for a Canada visa?
How much bank balance do I need for a Canada visa?
Can I apply for the Canada visa online, or is it visa on arrival?
How long can I stay in Canada on this visa?
Is an interview or biometrics required for Canada?
Canada visa routes, one page each
Eligibility, fees, timeline, the document checklist and the refusal reasons for every Canada route, written from the official pages.
Temporary resident visa
Visitor visa (TRV)
CAD 100 per person
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International student
Study permit
CAD 150 per person
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Temporary foreign worker
Work permit (LMIA and employer-specific)
CAD 155 per person
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Permanent residence
Express Entry (permanent residence)
CAD 1,590 principal applicant
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Family class
Spousal and partner sponsorship
CAD 1,260 per spouse
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Applying from India?
Document checklist, fees in rupees, processing time and step-by-step application help for the Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa).
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