Canada visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a sticker / embassy visa to visit Canada, arranged ahead of travel. VNORAS collects the documents this route needs and handles the application on your behalf.
Sticker / embassy visaApply for your Canada visa
- Processing time
- Varies by country of application - check the official IRCC 'check processing times' tool before quoting a customer
- Validity
- Commonly multi-entry, up to 10 years or passport expiry (officer's discretion)
- Max stay
- Typically 6 months per entry (set by border officer, can be less)
Documents you'll need
- ✓Passport
- ✓IMM 5257 form
- ✓digital photo
- ✓proof of funds (bank statements)
- ✓employment letter/NOC
- ✓travel itinerary
- ✓biometrics appointment
- ✓ties-to-India evidence
Requirements last verified Sep 5, 2026. Source: ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp - fetched directly, OFFICIAL, fee CONFIRMED
Other sticker / embassy visa destinations
Not planning Canada specifically? See Canada trips or browse the full visa guide.