Canada Visa Documents Checklist for Indian Applicants: Every Category

Every Canada visa category shares a common core of documents, but each one also has its own specific requirements. This checklist covers every category we assist with for Canada, so you can build a complete document folder before you apply — rather than the general overview in our Canada visa guide.

Canada Tourist Visa (TRV)

• Valid passport
• Digital photo
• Proof of funds
• Travel itinerary
• Proof of ties to India

Canada Business Visitor Visa

• Valid passport
• Canadian company invitation letter
• Employer letter confirming role and trip purpose
• Proof of funds

Canada Family Visit Visa (incl. Super Visa)

• Valid passport
• Invitation letter from the Canada-based host
• Proof of relationship
• Host's status proof
• For Super Visa: private medical insurance and an income-support letter

Canada Medical Treatment Visa

• Valid passport
• Letter from the Canadian hospital/doctor
• Proof of funds for treatment and stay
• Medical reports from India

Canada Transit Visa

• Valid passport
• Onward flight ticket
• Valid visa for the final destination, if required

Canada Visitor Visa for Short Courses

• Valid passport
• Course enrolment confirmation (6 months or less)
• Proof of course fees
• Proof of funds for living costs

Common Mistakes That Delay a Canada Application

The most common issue is submitting a generic document set without the one requirement specific to your category — for example, a business visit application with no invitation letter, or a medical visa with no hospital treatment letter. Reviewers look for a complete, category-matched file, not just paperwork in general. We check your documents against the exact category you're applying for before anything is submitted.

How Visa Expertz Helps

We review your documents against Canada's current requirements for your specific category, flag anything missing or inconsistent, and help you prepare a complete file. Start with our Canada Visa page, or read the full Canada visa guide for categories, photo specification, and processing times.

Important: We assist with genuine short-term visitor visas only. No genuine agent can guarantee approval — final decisions rest with Canada's immigration/consular authorities.

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