Visitor Visa (V-1)for 🇮🇳 India citizens travelling to 🇨🇦 Canada
India citizens are required to obtain a Visitor Visa (V-1) before travelling to Canada. You must submit a formal application at the Canada embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents7
- ✓a digital copy of your valid (not expired) passport or travel document
- ✓Bank Statements (Last 6 Months)
Last 6 months of personal and/or sponsor bank statements.
- ✓Biometrics (Fingerprints & Photo)
Required for most applicants 14–79 years old.
- ✓Completed Application Form
IMM 5257 (Temporary Resident Visa Application).
- ✓Passport-Size Photographs
2 photos meeting IRCC specifications.
- ✓Proof of Financial Support
Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay and return.
- ✓Valid passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Visitor Visa (V-1), book an appointment at the nearest Canada embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 25 days. The government fee is CAD 185.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○a letter that authorizes a minor child to travel to Canada (if applicable)
Conditional — see IRCC page for eligibility criteria
- ○Invitation Letter from Host
Required if visiting family or attending an event.
- ○Travel History Documentation
Previous visas and travel stamps strengthen application.
🌐Why India passport holders need a visa for Canada
India citizens require a visa to enter Canada based on the current immigration requirements set by Canada's government. India passport holders must apply through the Canada embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Visitor Visa (V-1) Applications Are Refused6
- !Failure to satisfy the officer you will leave Canada at the end of your stay (weak home ties) — the leading temporary resident visa refusal reason.
- !Insufficient funds to support your visit, or financial documents the officer cannot verify.
- !A purpose of visit that is not consistent with a temporary stay, or a weak or unclear travel plan.
- !Limited travel history or family and economic ties the officer considers insufficient.
- !Criminal or medical inadmissibility, or prior immigration violations.
- !An incomplete application, missing biometrics, or inconsistent information.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
🔗More Canada Visa Options
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) →
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) →
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) →
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) →
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) →