Complete visa information for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders generally require a Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) before travel.
Indian passport holders need a Canadian visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) before travelling to Canada. You apply online through IRCC, pay the CAD 100 visa fee plus CAD 85 for biometrics, and then give fingerprints and a photo at a visa application centre. If approved, you send your passport for the visa to be stamped in it.
In September 2026, IRCC's processing estimate for visitor visas from India was about 29 days, against a 14-day service standard, and it changes weekly. A visitor visa can be valid until your passport expires, but each stay is normally up to six months unless the border officer decides otherwise. Parents and grandparents planning long stays with children in Canada can look at the Super Visa, which allows longer visits but has stricter requirements, including private medical insurance.
Many applications from Hyderabad are for visiting children studying or working in Canada. Include your child's study or work permit, enrolment or employment letter, and an invitation letter with their address. Officers look closely at your finances and reasons to return, so give a complete, honest picture rather than the minimum.
Information last checked: 28 October 2026
IRCC's estimate in September 2026 was about 29 days for applicants from India. It changes weekly, so we check the current figure when you apply.
CAD 100 for the visa plus CAD 85 for biometrics per person, paid online. Visa application centre service charges are extra.
Yes, with a visitor visa. Include their study permit, enrolment letter, an invitation letter and their address, along with your own financial and employment documents.
A visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents that allows longer stays. It requires private medical insurance from an approved insurer and proof that your host meets an income requirement.