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India visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hciottawa.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Canada
- High Commission of India in Ottawa
Springfield Road 10, Ottawa
- Consulate General of India in Toronto
Bloor Street East 365, M4W 3J4 Toronto
- Consulate General of India in Vancouver
Howe Street 325, V6C 1Z7 Vancouver
All missions of India in Canada
India has 3 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Toronto and Vancouver.
Indian citizens travelling to Canada
IndiaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in India
Canadian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
China requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Canada
Indian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for India?
Canadian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in India?
Canadian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Canada?
The Indian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there are also consulates in Toronto and Vancouver.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Indian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.