How to get a India visa from Canada
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Canadian passport holders travelling to India.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to India.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$202
Medical visa
Processing time15 days
Validity11 weeks
Tourist visa
Processing time10-15 working days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$153
Work visa
Processing time15 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$155
Application requirements
Documents Canadian applicants need to provide.
- An original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay.
- A completely filled visa application form.
- Payment of air ticket.
- Two passport photographs with a white background (35mm x 45mm).
- Determine the type of visa you are applying for.
- Proof of financial means to backup travel.
- A Bank statement issued from the bank stating you are eligible to support your stay in the country.
- Health insurance.
- Proof of income tax return.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs or goods.
- A clean criminal record is required.
- Travel itinerary.
- Determine your marital status in the course of filling the visa application form.
- Proof of accommodation/ Hotel reservation
- Flight itinerary.
- Payment of visa fee.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Canada traveling for some business activity in India.
- A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months beyond your stay in India.
- Proof of sufficient means to support your stay in the country.
- Applicant ID card
- Flight itinerary.
- Health insurance.
- A completely filled and signed business visa application form by the applicant.
- A clean criminal record track.
- Proof of hotel reservation/ accommodation.
- You must have a good intention of traveling
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- If invited by a host/organization, a letter from the organization is required.
- Travel documents.
- The duration of stay for a business visa is 180 days.
- Holders of this visa are neither permitted to work nor study.
- Holders of this visa can sign contracts, attend seminars and meet business associates.
Medical visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Canada traveling to India for medical purposes.
- A letter from the medical institution in India confirming your medical treatment in India is required.
- Passport with 6 months validity.
- An official document from the medical institution in India stating that they can provide the medical treatment you need.
- A letter to the medical institution in India is needed. This letter must state the nature of the illness and why treatment is ill-suited elsewhere.
- Travel itinerary.
- Payment of medical treatment.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required stating his awareness of your leave.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover up all medical expenses.
- Minors must possess the original copy of your birth certificate. If you are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent should be signed by both parents/sponsors.
- Holders of this medical visa are not allowed to work while they are in India.
- Proof the patient can cope with any additional medical costs that may come up.
- Proof of correspondence between the doctor in your home country and the one in the Schengen area.
- Copy of online Visa application form
- Medical documents of the treatments that are done.
- You are expected to leave the country at the end of your treatment.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country, but a temporary residence.
- The applicant has to sign a medical declaration form.
- Proof of Residential Address
- Recommendation from home country doctor to visit a particular specialized medical center for treatment.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Canada traveling to India for tourism/visitation.
- A valid passport not older than ten years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay in India.
- You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
- If invited. An invitation letter from the host is required.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
- Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- Medical insurance.
- Flight itinerary.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- The applicant ID card.
- The duration of stay for a tourist visa is 90 days.
- Holders of this visa must leave the country at the expiration of your visa.
- Proof of sufficient means to support travel.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Canada traveling to work in an organization in India.
- A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months ahead of your stay in India.
- Medical insurance.
- A copy of the employment contract between the employer and the employee must be submitted. The contract must be signed by both parties, stating the salary of the employee in Rupees, and discuss the payment of income tax in India.
- A letter of employment from the organization in India should be provided.
- Payment of visa fee.
- Sufficient financial means to support travel.
- Flight itinerary.
- Educational qualifications and certificates of experience.
- A curriculum vitae should be provided.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
- Proof of no fraudulent track record.
Where to apply
India embassy & visa application centers in Canada.
Ontario
Address10, Springfield Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1M 1C9.
Phone613 744 3751 613 744 3752 613 744 3753
Email[email protected]
Websitecgivancouver.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
Is English an official language in India
Yes. English is an official language of India along with Hindi. The Constitution of India designates the official language of the Government of India as Hindi written in the Devanagari script, as well as English. There is no national language as declared by the Constitution of India.
What foods are produced in India
India is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute, and ranks as the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit, and cotton. It is also one of the leading producers of spices, fish, poultry, livestock and plantation crops.
What kind of culture do Indians practice
India is home to some of the most ancient civilizations, including four major world religions. Indians practice Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. A combination of these factors has resulted in an exclusive culture, Indian culture. Indian culture is a composite mixture of varying styles and influences.
Can I drink tap water in India
No, because most of India's tap water is unfit for consumption. Restaurants will offer treated drinking water, but it's advisable for visitors to always drink bottled water.
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