Toronto Visa Guide
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Last updated: April 2026
Key Information
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
Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html
- 2
Create account on IRCC portal
- 3
Complete online application form IMM 5257
- 4
Upload all required documents
- 5
Pay CAD 100 visa fee online
- 6
Submit biometrics at VFS Canada center (additional CAD 85)
- 7
Wait for processing (average 102 days)
- 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
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4 months before intended travel
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