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Canada Visitor Visa from India (2026) — TRV Guide
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A Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), commonly called the Visitor Visa, lets Indian passport holders visit Canada for tourism, business meetings, or visiting family for up to 6 months per entry. Most Indian applicants receive a multi-entry visa valid up to 10 years (or until passport expiry, whichever is earlier).
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) processes applications through VFS Canada centres across India. The standard fee is CAD 100 (~₹6,300) plus a CAD 85 biometric fee.
Canada visitor visa types
- Single-entry TRV — Rarely issued unless specifically requested. Allows one entry only.
- Multiple-entry TRV — Standard for Indian applicants. Usually valid up to 10 years or passport expiry.
- Super Visa (for parents and grandparents) — 10-year multi-entry, allowing stays up to 5 years per entry. Requires medical insurance + income proof from the Canadian child/grandchild.
- Business Visitor Visa — Same TRV, different purpose (meetings, conferences).
Fees (2026)
| Fee | CAD | INR (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| TRV application fee | CAD 100 | ₹6,300 |
| Biometric fee | CAD 85 | ₹5,400 |
| VFS service fee | — | ₹1,940 |
| Visank service fee | — | ₹5,500 |
| Total via Visank | ₹19,140 |
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Completed IMM 5257 form (we fill this for you)
- Family Information form (IMM 5707)
- Bank statements for last 6 months
- ITR for last 2-3 years
- Salary slips and employment letter
- Travel history (copies of previous visas and entry stamps)
- Invitation letter (if visiting family) + host's PR/citizenship proof
- Proof of ties to India (property, family, ongoing employment)
- Travel itinerary and hotel/accommodation plan
- Photographs per IRCC specifications
Processing time
Standard TRV processing from India in 2026 averages 55-75 calendar days, but can spike during peak summer and student-visa seasons (June-August). IRCC publishes live processing times on their website. After the online decision, passport return via VFS takes an additional 5-10 days.
How to apply step by step
- Create an account on the IRCC portal (ircc.canada.ca).
- Fill the IMM 5257 application form online.
- Upload all supporting documents as PDFs (10 MB total limit).
- Pay the CAD 100 + CAD 85 fees by credit card.
- Receive a biometric instruction letter (BIL) by email within 24 hours.
- Book a biometric appointment at your nearest VFS Canada centre.
- Attend the VFS appointment (fingerprints + photo, ~15 min).
- Wait for the decision email from IRCC.
- Receive passport with visa stamp via courier.
Frequently asked questions
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