Millions of Indians visit Canada every year for the numerous opportunities offered by this country. However, before visiting Canada, you need to know the exact category of visa to be secured, depending on your reason of travel:

1. Tourist Visa: If you are planning to stay in Canada for the purpose of leisure, tourism or visiting friends and family, you need to apply for a tourist visa.  

2. Business Visa: A business visa is relevant for a traveller entering with the aim of conducting business activities, conferences, meetings or any research related work.

3. Transit Visa: This type of visa is necessary if you are transiting via Canada airports to another country or back to your homeland. 

Application Guide

A Canadian visa of any category can be applied through the Canada Visa Application Centres (CVAC) in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata. They are operated through VFS Global. You can also apply for a visa through the CIC website, provided you have access to a valid credit card for payment, a scanner or camera. This is required to create electronic copies of your documents for uploading. The other method is to apply manually or in person at any local CVAC centre as per your location. For details on the addresses and timings of the CVAC centres, please visit the following page.

To begin the process, visit our Document Checklist section and download the required documents. Fill all the information correctly and digitally. Now, print the forms (including the bar-coded sheets) on a white, bond quality, non-glossy paper, using a laser printer. If you are unable to furnish some of the documents, fill up the waiver form and attach it with your application. You must also include a signed and completed copy of the VFS consent form to avail their assistance in case of some unforeseen circumstances.

Next step, visit your CVAC centre along with your application and supporting documents. The visa fees and payment instructions can be found here. Incase of applying through the CVAC service charges apply. One you are done, submit your application and payment proof to get the receipt. This receipt contains your unique tracking number, which you will need to track the progress of your application online.

Once your passport is ready to be returned, you can collect it in person or through an authorized representative from the designated CVAC centre. You can also request return of passport by courier on the address opted by you. The entire processing time is four to five working days for all types of visa applications, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays or other public holidays.

Millions of Indians visit Canada every year for the numerous opportunities offered by this country. However, before visiting Canada, you need to know the exact category of visa to be secured, depending on your reason of travel:

1. Tourist Visa: If you are planning to stay in Canada for the purpose of leisure, tourism or visiting friends and family, you need to apply for a tourist visa.  

2. Business Visa: A business visa is relevant for a traveller entering with the aim of conducting business activities, conferences, meetings or any research related work.

3. Transit Visa: This type of visa is necessary if you are transiting via Canada airports to another country or back to your homeland. 

Application Guide

A Canadian visa of any category can be applied through the Canada Visa Application Centres (CVAC) in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata. They are operated through VFS Global. You can also apply for a visa through the CIC website, provided you have access to a valid credit card for payment, a scanner or camera. This is required to create electronic copies of your documents for uploading. The other method is to apply manually or in person at any local CVAC centre as per your location. For details on the addresses and timings of the CVAC centres, please visit the following page.

To begin the process, visit our Document Checklist section and download the required documents. Fill all the information correctly and digitally. Now, print the forms (including the bar-coded sheets) on a white, bond quality, non-glossy paper, using a laser printer. If you are unable to furnish some of the documents, fill up the waiver form and attach it with your application. You must also include a signed and completed copy of the VFS consent form to avail their assistance in case of some unforeseen circumstances.

Next step, visit your CVAC centre along with your application and supporting documents. The visa fees and payment instructions can be found here. Incase of applying through the CVAC service charges apply. One you are done, submit your application and payment proof to get the receipt. This receipt contains your unique tracking number, which you will need to track the progress of your application online.

Once your passport is ready to be returned, you can collect it in person or through an authorized representative from the designated CVAC centre. You can also request return of passport by courier on the address opted by you. The entire processing time is four to five working days for all types of visa applications, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays or other public holidays.

Millions of Indians visit Canada every year for the numerous opportunities offered by this country. However, before visiting Canada, you need to know the exact category of visa to be secured, depending on your reason of travel:

1. Tourist Visa: If you are planning to stay in Canada for the purpose of leisure, tourism or visiting friends and family, you need to apply for a tourist visa.  

2. Business Visa: A business visa is relevant for a traveller entering with the aim of conducting business activities, conferences, meetings or any research related work.

3. Transit Visa: This type of visa is necessary if you are transiting via Canada airports to another country or back to your homeland. 

Application Guide

A Canadian visa of any category can be applied through the Canada Visa Application Centres (CVAC) in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata. They are operated through VFS Global. You can also apply for a visa through the CIC website, provided you have access to a valid credit card for payment, a scanner or camera. This is required to create electronic copies of your documents for uploading. The other method is to apply manually or in person at any local CVAC centre as per your location. For details on the addresses and timings of the CVAC centres, please visit the following page.

To begin the process, visit our Document Checklist section and download the required documents. Fill all the information correctly and digitally. Now, print the forms (including the bar-coded sheets) on a white, bond quality, non-glossy paper, using a laser printer. If you are unable to furnish some of the documents, fill up the waiver form and attach it with your application. You must also include a signed and completed copy of the VFS consent form to avail their assistance in case of some unforeseen circumstances.

Next step, visit your CVAC centre along with your application and supporting documents. The visa fees and payment instructions can be found here. Incase of applying through the CVAC service charges apply. One you are done, submit your application and payment proof to get the receipt. This receipt contains your unique tracking number, which you will need to track the progress of your application online.

Once your passport is ready to be returned, you can collect it in person or through an authorized representative from the designated CVAC centre. You can also request return of passport by courier on the address opted by you. The entire processing time is four to five working days for all types of visa applications, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays or other public holidays.