Visa Free Countries for Canadians

India is home to over a billion people, the best cuisine and the tallest mountain range in the world. 

• For a duration of 90 days, Canada passport holders can visit India by applying for an electronic visa(e-visa). The e-visa costs about US$80.
• Tourists from Canada are to note that it is advisable to apply for the e-visa, at least four days before departure.
• All visitors are to show a passport valid for a period of 6 months beyond the date of arrival into India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
• The import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
• Also, the importation and exportation of the local currency of India are set at a maximum of INR 25,000.
• Canadians with firearms will need an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
• Minors visiting India alone are required to have a consent letter signed by both parents or guardian.
• Canada nationals need to show evidence that they have enough money to spend while in India.
• Tourists with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Canada.
• Although Canadians will not be required to present a certificate of yellow fever vaccination on entry into India. They are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before their travel.
• Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Canada. There are international airports in Calgary and Enfield.
• Air Canada, Delta, KLM, China Southern and Multiple Airlines are some of the airlines that fly from Canada to India.
• The estimated flight duration from Calgary to New Delhi, India is 19 hours, 20 and from Enfield, it is 14 hours, 25 minutes.
• The official currency used in India is the Indian Rupee. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
• India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November. 
• India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language.  Hindi and English are however the official languages.
• Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
• Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
• The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
• The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type  C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Special delicacies tourists can try while in India are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
• Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats. 
• India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Canada.
• Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.