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Toronto Visa Guide

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Visa Requirement
Visa Required

Last updated: November 2025

Key Information

Stay Duration
Up to 6 months per visit
Processing Time
102 days on average (can vary)
Visa Fee
CAD 100 (~₹6,200) for visitor visa
Popular With
Tourists and family visitors

Key Requirements

  • Valid passport for duration of stay with 2+ blank pages
  • Passport validity of at least 6 months beyond intended stay
  • Completed Visitor Visa application form (IMM 5257)
  • Proof of strong ties to India (employment, property, family)
  • Bank balance around ₹5 lakhs showing sufficient funds
  • No criminal record

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. 1

    Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html

  2. 2

    Create account on IRCC portal

  3. 3

    Complete online application form IMM 5257

  4. 4

    Upload all required documents

  5. 5

    Pay CAD 100 visa fee online

  6. 6

    Submit biometrics at VFS Canada center (additional CAD 85)

  7. 7

    Wait for processing (average 102 days)

  8. 8

    Receive passport with visa sticker via courier if approved

Documents Required

  • Valid Indian passport with 2 blank pages
  • Two recent passport photographs
  • Completed IMM 5257 form
  • Bank statements (last 6 months showing ₹5+ lakh balance)
  • Income tax returns (last 3 years)
  • Employment letter with leave approval
  • Property documents (if applicable)
  • Marriage certificate (if married)
  • Birth certificates of children (if traveling with family)
  • Detailed travel itinerary
  • Flight bookings
  • Hotel reservations

Pro Tips

  • Apply at least 4 months before travel - processing takes 102+ days typically
  • Bank balance of ₹5+ lakhs demonstrates sufficient funds
  • Showing property ownership, stable job, and family ties in India crucial
  • Previous US/UK/Schengen travel history helps credibility
  • Travel itinerary should be realistic and well-planned
  • Consider getting Letter of Invitation from Canadian resident if visiting family
  • VFS centers in major Indian cities for biometrics - book early
  • Once approved, visa is usually valid for 10 years - great value!

Important Notes

  • • Canada visitor visa also called Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
  • • Usually valid for up to 10 years or until passport expires (whichever is shorter)
  • • Each stay can be up to 6 months as determined by border officer
  • • NO visa on arrival for Indian nationals - must apply in advance
  • • Cannot work or study on visitor visa - separate permits required
  • • Approval not guaranteed - show strong intent to return to India

Official Source

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Best Time to Apply

4 months before intended travel

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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change. Always verify with official government sources before making travel plans. VisaHacks provides information for reference only.