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Canada Visitor Visa for Indians
Canada's TRV is document-heavy, biometric and slower than most — but it's usually a 10-year multiple-entry visa when it lands. The file that survives IRCC scrutiny.
Published 27 July 2026 · Updated 27 July 2026
What you're applying for
Canada's visitor visa — formally the **Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)** — covers tourism, family visits and business meetings. It's typically issued **multiple-entry, valid up to 10 years** or passport expiry, with each stay (usually up to 6 months) set at the border. One strong application can cover a decade of Niagara autumns and family winters.
The IRCC file
Applications go online through the IRCC portal, followed by **biometrics at a VFS centre** — and processing only starts after biometrics, so book that appointment immediately.
The evidence Canada weighs:
- Funds: 4–6 months of statements, consistent with income; sponsor documents (and their Canadian status) for family-funded visits
- Ties to India: employment and leave approval, business registrations, property, family responsibilities
- Purpose: itinerary or invitation letter with the host's citizenship/PR proof and accommodation
- History: prior compliant travel helps; previous refusals anywhere must be declared — IRCC checks
Parents visiting children long-term should ask us about the **Super Visa**, a separate long-stay channel with income and insurance conditions on the Canadian side.
Timelines — plan generously
IRCC processing from India runs **several weeks to a few months** depending on volumes; there's no official tourist fast-track. Our standing advice: file **at least 3 months before travel**, more for December holidays. A complete file the first time is the only real accelerator — IRCC's "additional documents" requests cost weeks each.
Fees
CAD 100 visa fee + CAD 85 biometrics per person — **CAD 185 in all, roughly Rs 12,500** — with a family cap of CAD 500 on the visa fee and CAD 170 on biometrics; VFS service charges extra. Non-refundable on refusal, which is why we assess weak profiles honestly *before* you pay.
FAQ
Can I convert a visitor stay into work or study?
Not directly from tourism — those need their own permits, generally from outside Canada. Plan the right category first.
My child studies in Canada — does that guarantee my TRV?
It strengthens purpose but doesn't replace your own ties-and-funds evidence. We build parent files around both.
Is an interview required?
TRVs are decided on papers and biometrics; interviews are rare. The file IS the interview — make it complete.