Canada Visa Application Centre in Chandigarh
The Canada visa application centre in Chandigarh is run by VFS Global at Elante, Industrial Area Phase 1, open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. Biometrics are by appointment only, and you can book one only after IRCC emails your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL).
- Address
- VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd., C-313, B-3rd Floor, Elante, Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh – 160002Open in Google Maps
- Hours
- Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (application submission with biometrics)
- What to carry
- Your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL) from IRCC
- Your passport
- Your AMS appointment confirmation
- Any document IRCC asked for that you have not uploaded online
Centre details can change. Reconfirm the address and timing on the official VFS Global site before you travel.
Professional filing ₹7,499, GST included. Government and visa-centre fees separate.
Check your application centre
Use the official VFS Global instructions to confirm jurisdiction, appointment rules, address and what to carry. The destination and your residence determine the appropriate centre.
Canada biometrics can only be booked after IRCC emails your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). Since 21 Feb 2026 bookings run through the Appointment Management System (AMS), and from 24 Feb 2026 you upload the BIL to schedule.
Documents for the Tourist Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
The destination guide’s checklist, grouped by purpose. Additional evidence may be required for your situation.
Required — Common Documents (all Canada visitor visas) 5 items
- Valid passportClear colour copy of bio page + all stamped/visa pages. Must be valid for entire stay.
- Identity documentRegular, official, or diplomatic passport accepted.
- Family Information Form (IMM 5645)Mandatory for applicants 18+
- Biometrics fee paymentCAD $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 meansSufficient funds to support stay in Canada (no fixed minimum, but strong proof expected)
- Bank account statements — minimum 6 monthsMust show bank name, your name and address, monthly balances and transactions
- Travel itineraryFlight bookings (reservation, not ticket), hotel/accommodation confirmations, event registrations (if applicable)
- Proof of ties to IndiaEmployment 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 letterheadDated 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 SomaliaIRCC does not accept these — applicants need alternative documentation.
- Non-machine-readable Czech passports
- Temporary South African passports
- Provisional Venezuelan passports
Government & application fees
- 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
All IRCC government fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and paid directly to IRCC online. VFS service charges are paid in INR at the VAC. Fees are subject to change — verify on IRCC (canada.ca/immigration) and VFS Global (vfsglobal.com/ind/en/can) before applying. Third-party costs (medical exam, police clearance, translation) may also apply.
These are separate from our professional service. Confirm current official fees; exchange rates and centre services can affect the amount payable.
Planning from Chandigarh
Chandigarh files are mostly office-going professionals. PGI doctors going abroad for fellowships. Students from Panjab University and PEC. Children of IAS and PCS officers. IT Park employees needing short Schengen visas for European client visits. Plus retired UT government staff wanting to visit kids in Toronto, London, or Melbourne.
Same-day courier pickup and drop within Sectors 1 to 50 and Phase 1 to 11.
We handle preparation remotely. Any official attendance requirement follows the issuing authority’s instructions for your application.
Local questions
Does SureshotVisa have an office in Chandigarh?
Our licensed office is in Patiala, Punjab. We help Chandigarh applicants remotely by phone, WhatsApp and our document portal. We do not have a branch or partner office in Chandigarh.