Canada Visitor Visa from India
A Canada Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) lets you visit family, travel, or attend events in Canada.
Updated · Reviewed by Narinder Chahal, Director, Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited
Professional filing · fee back if refused
- Our feeGST included · as of 1 Oct 2026
- ₹7,499
- Embassy feePaid by you to the embassy · checked for your dates
- ≈ ₹6,200
- VFS appointment feePaid to the visa centre · checked for your dates
- ₹603
- Biometrics feerequired for most applicants, valid 10 years · checked for your dates
- ≈ ₹5,300
- Approx totalNot totalled yet: your consultant confirms the official fees for your dates on WhatsApp.
Not included in our fee: a flight reservation (from ₹708) and a confirmed hotel booking (₹590 per hotel). Book them separately, only if your visa needs them:
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What you get
- Your Visitor Visa (TRV) file prepared and checked
- Forms filled for you
- Cover letter and document review
- Appointment and submission guidance
- WhatsApp help until the decision
SureshotVisa promise
Visa refused — 100% of our fee back, initiated within 7 days. Embassy and visa-centre fees are collected by the authority and are not refundable by anyone. Refund policy
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Travel bookings for your Canada file
Not part of our visa fee: each is bought on its own, with or without our visa service.
Flight reservation (dummy ticket)
Optional for Canada₹708 first traveller · +₹472 each additional traveller on the same reservation · GST included
A genuine airline reservation in each traveller's name. Issued close to your visa appointment, so it's live when you apply.
Confirmed hotel booking
Expected for Canada₹590 per hotel · GST included
Not bought online: contact us first on WhatsApp or by email with the city, dates and travellers, and we confirm the hotel and the price before you pay.
Delivery. Usually within 30 minutes during office hours, Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00 IST.
Canada visitor visa: our fee vs official fees
| Charge | Who is paid | Per applicant |
|---|---|---|
| Our professional fee | SureshotVisa (Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd) | ₹7,499, GST included |
| IRCC visa fee | IRCC, online with the application | CAD $100 ≈ ₹6,200 |
| Biometrics fee | IRCC, online with the application | CAD $85 ≈ ₹5,300 |
| Visa-centre service charge | VFS Global, at the visa application centre | ₹603 |
| Approx total | All of the above | Not totalled yet: your consultant confirms the official fees for your dates on WhatsApp. |
Official figures are converted at the day's exchange rate and paid to those bodies, never marked up. Our fee as of 1 Oct 2026.
Documents for a Canada visitor visa
Required — Common Documents (all Canada visitor visas)
5 items
- Valid passportRequired
Clear colour copy of bio page + all stamped/visa pages. Must be valid for entire stay.
- Identity documentRequired
Regular, official, or diplomatic passport accepted.
- Family Information Form (IMM 5645)Required
Mandatory for applicants 18+
- Biometrics fee paymentRequired
CAD $85 individual / CAD $170 family — valid for 10 years
- Use of Representative Form (IMM 5476)
Only if using a representative (lawyer or consultant)
Required — Tourist-Specific Documents
4 items
- Proof of financial meansRequired
Sufficient funds to support stay in Canada (no fixed minimum, but strong proof expected)
- Bank account statements — minimum 6 monthsRequired
Must show bank name, your name and address, monthly balances and transactions
- Travel itineraryRequired
Flight bookings (reservation, not ticket), hotel/accommodation confirmations, event registrations (if applicable)
- Proof of ties to IndiaRequired
Employment letter, property ownership, family commitments — demonstrates intent to return
Recommended — Strengthens Application
4 items
- Travel history — previous passports/visas (last 10 years)
Shows compliance with prior visas — helpful for first-time Canada applicants
- Employment letter on official letterhead
Dated within 3 months, job confirmation, salary, approved leave, manager contact
- Authority to Release Information (IMM 5475)
If you want someone else to receive updates
- Event/ticket confirmation (for FIFA 2026 or similar)
A FIFA ticket does NOT guarantee visa approval — apply early
Not accepted — identity document restrictions
4 items
- Passports from Somalia
IRCC does not accept these — applicants need alternative documentation.
- Non-machine-readable Czech passports
- Temporary South African passports
- Provisional Venezuelan passports
Timeline
- Processing time
- Varies by season — typically several weeks to a few months. Check current processing times on IRCC website.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 6 months per visit (officer discretion)
- Validity
- Single or multiple entry, up to passport expiry or 10 years (whichever is earlier)
Canada visitor visa FAQs
How much bank balance do I need for a Canada visitor visa from India?
There's no official minimum, but you should show enough to cover your trip plus stability over the last 6 months. A steady balance and clear source of funds matter far more than a large last-minute deposit — unexplained deposits are a frequent refusal reason. We assess your exact case in the ₹499 report.
Can you guarantee my Canada visa?
No — and you should be wary of anyone who does. Approval rests entirely with IRCC. What we control is the quality of the file: funds presentation, ties, invitation, purpose. We prepare and submit the strongest version of your case.
What are GCMS notes and do I need them?
If you were refused, GCMS notes are the officer's actual internal reasoning behind the decision. They reveal the real refusal ground so the reapplication targets it. See our GCMS/CAIPS notes service.
Do I need an invitation letter?
Only if you're visiting family or friends. It's not mandatory, but a well-drafted invitation that matches your file strengthens a family-visit application. We draft it for you.
How long can I stay in Canada on a Tourist Visa?
Up to 6 months per visit — determined by the border officer at Canadian port of entry. They stamp your passport with an allowed stay date. Multiple-entry visas let you return within the visa validity, but each visit is still capped at 6 months.
Do I need biometrics for a Canada Tourist Visa?
Yes — biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are mandatory for most Canada visa applicants from India. They're valid for 10 years, so if you've given them for a previous Canadian application and the period hasn't expired, you may not need to give them again.
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Quick facts
- Processing
- 30–60 days
- Apply at
- 10
- centres in India
What a strong Canada file needs
Proof of funds
6 months of bank statements showing a stable balance — not a sudden lump sum. Any large deposit must have a clear, documented source. Add ITRs, salary slips or business proof so income and savings line up.
Strong ties to India
Job/leave letter, business ownership, property, family dependents — evidence you have compelling reasons to return. This is the single biggest factor in TRV approvals for Indians.
Invitation letter (if visiting family)
A properly worded invitation from your Canadian host with their status (PR/citizen), relationship, your stay plan, and who pays. We draft this so it matches — not contradicts — your file.
Purpose of visit
A clear cover letter explaining why you're going, for how long, and your day-by-day plan. Vague purpose is a common refusal trigger.
Travel history
Past visas and stamps (especially US/UK/Schengen) strengthen your case. First-time travellers need a stronger funds + ties story to compensate.
Why Canada visas get refused — and how we fix it
"Purpose of visit" not satisfied
The officer isn't convinced the trip is genuine or temporary. Fix: a specific, dated itinerary + cover letter + matching invitation.
Insufficient or unexplained funds
Low balance, or a big deposit just before applying with no source. Fix: 6-month stable statements + a documented source-of-funds note.
Weak ties to home country
IRCC isn't satisfied you'll leave Canada. Fix: employment, dependents, property and financial ties evidenced clearly.
Family / personal circumstances
Immediate family already in Canada can be read as immigration intent. Fix: a strong return-incentive narrative and ties evidence.
Every official fee, line by line
Sourced from the embassy / VFS pages (re-confirmed before you file). Paid at cost, never marked up.
- Visitor Visa (TRV) — individual~₹6,200 — paid online to IRCC at application
- CAD $100
- Biometrics fee — individual~₹5,300 — required for most applicants, valid 10 years
- CAD $85
- Biometrics fee — family (2+ people applying together)~₹10,600 — flat family rate
- CAD $170
- VFS service charge — per packageCAD $10.12 — standard submission fee
- ₹603
- Two-Way Courier ServiceDocuments + passport return via courier
- ₹1,716
- Premium Lounge servicePriority processing + private waiting area
- ₹4,767
- SMS Tracking ServiceStatus updates via SMS
- ₹179
How the Canada application works
- 1
Identify your visa type
Use IRCC's 'Come to Canada' online tool (canada.ca/immigration) to confirm the right visa category, required documents, processing times, and fees for your situation.
- 2
Gather documents and submit online via IRCC Portal
Complete your visa application on the IRCC Portal, upload all supporting documents, and pay the IRCC application fee + biometrics fee (if first time).
- 3
Wait for the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL)
After submission, IRCC emails you a BIL — this confirms your biometric requirement. You must use THIS BIL for THIS application.
- 4
Book VAC appointment via AMS
As of Feb 21, 2026, appointments are booked through the Appointment Management System (AMS). From Feb 24, 2026 you must upload your BIL to schedule. Each family member needs their own appointment.
- 5
Visit the VAC for biometrics
Attend your VAC appointment. Staff capture fingerprints + digital photo. Submit any documents not uploaded online. Pay VFS service charges. Collect your receipt with tracking number.
- 6
Track your application
Use the tracking ID from the VAC receipt on VFS website, web chat, email, or helpline (1800-266-8858). VFS tracking shows passport LOCATION only, not processing stage. Online applications: check status on IRCC.
- 7
Wait for the Passport Request Letter from IRCC
DO NOT submit your passport until you receive this letter from IRCC. Each family member receives their own letter.
- 8
Submit passport through VAC
Submit original passport + IRCC passport request letter + biometrics sticker copy + VFS consent form. Effective Oct 9, 2023: Only applicant, parents (for minors), or 1 appointed family member can submit.
- 9
Collect your passport and decision
VAC emails you when passport is ready. Collect in person or by courier. Check visa details immediately: validity dates, entries, purpose.
Where you'll give biometrics in India
10 centres
- VAC Ahmedabad — Shree Balaji Agora Mall, Motera (382424)
- VAC Bengaluru — Sobha Pearl, Ashok Nagar (560025)
- VAC Chandigarh — C-313, B-3rd Floor, Elante, Industrial Area Phase 1 (160002)
- VAC Chennai — Ramee Mall, Anna Salai (600018)
- VAC Hyderabad — Zonah Crescent, Banjara Hills (500034)
- VAC Jalandhar — Aman Plaza, Lajpat Nagar (144001)
- VAC Kolkata — Rene Tower, Rajdanga Main Road (700107)
- VAC Mumbai — Urmi Axis Building, Mahalaxmi West (400011)
- VAC New Delhi — Shivaji Stadium Metro, Connaught Place (110001)
- VAC Pune — 93 Avenue Mall, Wanowarie (411022) — Hours 8:00–16:00
Centre details can change — we re-confirm the address and book the earliest slot that fits your travel date as part of the filing service.
Not sure yet? A written verdict, or a callback
The ₹499 report tells you honestly whether your Canada case is ready — refundable, and credited to any service.
Pay ₹499 only if you order the report
What's free, and what costs
Three separate things — you can stop after the free one.
- Ask on WhatsAppFee quoted first
Tell us the country, the purpose and your situation. A consultant at our licensed firm answers — which visa fits, what your file needs, whether we can help.
We answer your questions and quote our fixed fee before any work starts.
- One-Document Check₹999
Send one document — a leave letter, NOC, salary slip, invitation or bank statement — and a consultant at our licensed firm tells you what an officer would question about it, and what to change before you submit.
One document, answered the same working day. Credited in full if you book filing.
- Visa Possibility Report₹499
A written case review: the weak points an officer will probe, the documents you're missing, and the strategy for your specific file.
Refundable, and credited in full if you go ahead with filing.
- Done-for-you filing₹4,999 standard visitor visa
We prepare and file the whole visitor-visa application — documents, forms, appointment guidance, submission and follow-up — for ₹4,999, GST included. Study, PR, sponsorship and refusal cases are priced separately on the pricing page.
The officer still decides the outcome. Nobody can change that.
Every filing price is published on the pricing page, and our fee is refundable before we file — refund policy.
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Who reviewed this page
Reviewed by Narinder Chahal · B.Tech, Computer Science (2008) · Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026
How we check this
The official pages behind the fees, rules and documents on this page, with the date each was last read. Fees can change; your consultant re-confirms them for your dates.
- IRCC: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Visitor visa rules and the IRCC and biometrics fees · Checked
- VFS Global: Canada visa application centres in India
Visa-centre locations and the VFS service charge · Checked
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