Australia
Canada
Dubai
New Zealand
Schengen
Singapore
UK
USA
Afghanistan
Bhutan
Cambodia
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Maldives
Nepal
Philippines
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Vietnam
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Brazil
Mexico
Peru
Israel
Jordan
Oman
Qatar
Egypt
Kenya
Mauritius
Morocco
Visitor visa (TRV) assistance for tourism, business, Super Visa family visits, and short courses.
Canada requires a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for Indian passport holders, applied for online through IRCC with biometrics — parents and grandparents may instead qualify for the long-validity Super Visa. We help you choose the right route and prepare a complete application.
This guide covers what Indian applicants need before applying for a Canada visa — the categories available, the documents each one needs, the photo specification, and typical processing timelines. Rules can change, so use this as a practical planning reference and confirm the current position with us before you apply.
Canada Visa Categories for Indian Travellers
| Visa Category | Purpose | Typical Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Tourist Visa (TRV) | Holidays, sightseeing, and leisure travel | Varies — check current IRCC processing times before booking travel |
| Canada Business Visitor Visa | Business meetings, negotiations, and conferences | Varies — check current IRCC processing times |
| Canada Family Visit Visa (incl. Super Visa) | Visiting parents, children, relatives, or close friends | Varies — Super Visa has its own processing stream, check current IRCC timelines |
| Canada Medical Treatment Visa | Private medical consultations and treatment | Varies — apply as soon as treatment is confirmed |
| Canada Transit Visa | Passing through en route to a third country | Varies by visa office |
| Canada Visitor Visa for Short Courses | Short, non-degree courses | Varies — check current IRCC timelines |
Documents You'll Typically Need
- Valid passport
- Digital photo
- Proof of funds
- Travel itinerary
- Proof of ties to India
Shown above: the document list for the Canada Tourist Visa (TRV). Other Canada visa categories share most of this list plus one category-specific document — see each category page linked in the table above for the exact addition.
Canada Visa Photo Specification
50 x 70 mm
Plain white or light-coloured
Neutral expression, taken within the last 6 months.
Canada Tourist Visa (TRV) — Processing Snapshot
Processing Time
Varies — check current IRCC processing times before booking travel
Validity
Up to 10 years or until passport expiry, whichever is sooner
Entries
Usually multiple entry
Maximum Stay
Decided by the border officer at entry, typically up to 6 months
Common Mistakes Indian Applicants Make
Most avoidable delays and refusals come from a handful of recurring issues: a photo that does not meet the exact specification above, passport scans that are unclear or close to expiry, an unclear or inconsistent purpose of travel across documents, and proof of funds that does not match the length or cost of the trip. We check all of these before your Canada application is submitted.
Related Canada Visa Guides
- Canada Visa Documents Checklist — Every Category
- Canada Visa Processing Time — Every Category Compared
- Canada Visa Photo Requirements & Common Mistakes
How Visa Expertz Helps
Our team reviews your passport, photo, and supporting documents against Canada's current requirements, helps you choose the right visa category for your travel purpose, and coordinates the application process from India. Start with our Canada Visa page to see full category-wise details, or share your travel plan with us directly.
Important: We assist with genuine short-term visitor visas only. We do not provide work permits, degree-level study visas, or immigration/settlement services for Canada or any other country. No genuine agent can guarantee visa approval — final decisions rest with Canada's immigration/consular authorities.
Looking for a different destination? See our full country directory — visa assistance for 50+ countries from India.
