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Canada
Canada visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canada.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in India
- High Commission of Canada in New Delhi
Shanti Path 7/8, 110021 New Delhi
- Consulate General of Canada in Chandigarh
Purv Marg 178-178A, 160002 Chandigarh
- Consulate General of Canada in Kolkata
Netaji Subhash Road 31, 700 001 Kolkata
- Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai
Elphinstone Road West, 400 013 Mumbai
- Consulate General of Canada in Bengaluru
Dr. Rajkumar Road 26/1, 560055 Bangalore
All missions of Canada in India
Canada has 5 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Canadian citizens travelling to India
CanadaIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Indian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Indian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Canadian embassy in New Delhi and the consulates in Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Indian citizens
The United States requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in India?
The Canadian embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
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.
Can Indian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.