Canada visa for Indian passport holders
Canada usually issues a ten-year multiple entry visitor visa. The application is entirely online, and the letter of explanation is what turns a set of documents into a case.
- Package from
- βΉ16,900
- Processing
- Varies, commonly 4β10 weeks
- Permitted stay
- Up to 6 months per entry
- Visa type
- Temporary Resident Visa, online application
How the Canada visa works
A Canadian Temporary Resident Visa for tourism or family visits is filed online through the IRCC portal, with biometrics given at a VFS centre in India. Officers commonly issue a multiple entry visa valid until the passport expires or up to ten years, with each stay limited to six months. Processing times are published by IRCC and move constantly, from about a month to considerably longer in peak periods. Because there is no interview, the written file carries the entire case, and the letter of explanation is the part applicants most often skip and most often need.
Issuing authority: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Where Canada applications go wrong
Weak or missing letter of explanation
There is no interview, so nothing is explained unless you write it down. Career gaps, unusual bank activity, a previous refusal or a complicated itinerary all need to be addressed in the letter itself.
Sponsor documents that do not match the invitation
When a relative in Canada invites you, their status document, income proof and address must line up with the invitation letter. Mismatched addresses between the letter and their utility bills raise doubt about the whole file.
Biometrics validity is misunderstood
Biometrics remain valid for ten years across applications. Applicants who have given them recently for another Canadian application do not need to repeat them, and repeat visits to VFS waste time and money.
Visa types
Visitor visa, single or multiple entry
The standard visitor visa. Multiple entry, valid up to ten years, is the usual outcome for approved applicants.
Parent and grandparent super visa
For parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, allowing stays of up to five years per entry with mandatory medical insurance.
Business visitor
Same visa class, filed with company letters, an invitation and conference or meeting evidence.
Transit visa
For passengers connecting through a Canadian airport where a visa is required for transit.
Documents required
Core documents
- βPassport valid beyond the intended stay, with blank pages
- βCompleted online forms including IMM 5257
- βDigital photograph meeting IRCC specification
- βDetailed travel itinerary and accommodation plan
- βLetter of explanation setting out purpose, funding and return intent
Financial and employment proof
- βBank statements for the last 6 months
- βIncome Tax Returns for the last 3 years
- βEmployment letter with leave approval, or business registration for the self-employed
- βProperty and investment documents
If invited by family
- βInvitation letter with the host's address and contact details
- βHost's status document β citizenship certificate, PR card or work permit
- βHost's income proof, where they are supporting the visit
- βFor the Super Visa, medical insurance meeting the published minimum cover
The process, step by step
- 1
Eligibility and route
We confirm whether a visitor visa or the Super Visa fits your situation, and check whether your biometrics are still valid.
- 2
Online application
Forms are completed on the IRCC portal and the document set uploaded in the structure officers expect.
- 3
Letter of explanation
We draft the letter that carries the case β purpose, funding, ties to India and any previous refusal, written for an officer who will never meet you.
- 4
Biometrics and decision
You attend the VFS centre for biometrics where required. The decision arrives in the portal and the passport is submitted for stamping once approved.
Canada visa cost
| Package | Processing | Stay | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa (TRV) | Commonly 4β10 weeks | Up to 6 months per entry | βΉ16,900 |
| Super VisaInsurance arranged separately | Commonly 6β12 weeks | Up to 5 years per entry | βΉ22,900 |
| Family of 4Per applicant | Commonly 4β10 weeks | Up to 6 months per entry | βΉ14,900 |
Included: IRCC application and biometrics fees, portal filing, letter of explanation, document preparation and status tracking.
Prices are starting packages for a single standard applicant and change with visa type, stay length, express processing and group size. Government fees are set by the issuing authority and can change without notice. You receive a fixed written quote before any payment.
Canada visa questions
How long does a Canada visitor visa take?οΌ
IRCC publishes live processing times that shift constantly. Four to ten weeks is typical for Indian applicants, with longer waits in peak season.
Will I get a ten-year visa?οΌ
Multiple entry visas valid up to ten years, or until the passport expires, are commonly issued to approved applicants, but the decision rests with the officer.
Do I need to give biometrics again?οΌ
Not if you gave them for a Canadian application within the last ten years and they are still valid. We check this before booking an appointment.
What is the Super Visa?οΌ
A visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents that allows stays of up to five years per entry, subject to medical insurance and income requirements for the host.
Official source
Rules, fees and processing times change. Always confirm the current requirements with the issuing authority before you travel.
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