Processing Time For Canada Tourist Visa From India

Indians wishing to travel to Canada have to apply for a Canada tourist visa. Canada is indeed a beautiful country with high mountains, deserts, forested valleys, pristine lakes, and more than one can imagine. Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg are some of the top places to visit on your Canada trip. But to see them in person you need a valid visa, which can take some time to get processed. It depends on the documents you submitted, an individual’s case, etc. And for your information, there is no Visa on Arrival for Canada for Indian nationals, and applying for a valid tourist visa before arriving in Canada is a must. 

Keep reading to know the processing time, eligibility, process, and documentation. 

Processing Time for Canada Tourist Visa 

A Canada tourist visa is generally processed in a maximum of 8 weeks. However, the time may vary depending on the location of your case, the application center’s location, and the documentation.

Check Your Eligibility for Canada Tourist Visa 

Getting a Canada tourist visa from India requires you to fulfill the following requirements - 

• A valid passport

• No criminal background or immigration-related convictions 

• Good health 

• Funds to support yourself and members traveling along during the Canada visit

• The intention of leaving Canada at the end of your trip 

• Convincing an immigration officer about your ties (job, family, etc.) that will encourage you to return to your home country

Process of Getting a Canada Tourist Visa from India

Getting a tourist visa for Canada is simple if you follow the below-mentioned steps - 

STEP 1 - Apply Visa Online 

Applying online saves you mail delivery time and courier fees and is processed quickly. Also, the online application enables you to check everything thoroughly before you hit submit. If your application still needs to be completed, it will be sent back to you for corrections. You don’t have to submit the passport with it if you have not asked otherwise. The best part is that you can get updates on the visa application on your account online.

STEP 2 - Give Biometrics 

In most cases, you are required to give biometrics - fingerprints and a photo. The fee for this has to be paid in the first step and then you will receive a request to give biometrics in 30 days. 

STEP 3 - Medical Examination  

The Canada tourist visa application will be processed and if any incomplete/incorrect document is found, the application will be sent to you without processing. You may be asked to give an interview with officials and get a medical examination done. After your application is processed, your passport and original documents submitted earlier will be returned to you. If approved, your visa will be stamped and if refused, an application will be sent.

STEP 4 - On Arrival Checking 

Once you land at the airport, the officer will check your identity through fingerprints to ensure you are the same individual who was granted permission to enter Canada.

STEP 5 - Visa Stamp 

After you pass the identity checks and the officer is satisfied, he/she may stamp your passport and let you know about the duration of your stay in Canada, which is generally up to 6 months. 

Supporting Documents for Canada Tourist Visa 

Below is the list of required documents for a Canada tourist visa from India - 

• A valid passport of 6 months from the date of arrival in Canada. 

• Old passports (if any).

• Three colored photographs - 35 mm x 45 mm clicked on white background with 80% face size.

• Hotel reservations and to and from flight tickets.

• A cover letter stating your trip details, travel, and information about members traveling with you.

• Elaborate day-to-day itinerary.

• Leave letter from school/college/employer. 

• Last 6 months' salary slips (if employed).

• Shop Act/MOA/Deed, if self-employed. 

• Copy of School/College ID, if student. 

• Retirement proof/pension passbook or slips, if retired.

• Last 6 months’ bank statements with sufficient balance to support you and your family members during your stay in Canada. 

• Last 3 years' Income Tax returns or Form 16.

• Financial documents - FD, PPF, Property Papers, etc.

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