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Canada Visa from India
Planning a Canada visa from India? Compare student, work, and visit visa pathways from India to Canada — including costs, required documents, processing times, common refusal risks, and official immigration sources.
Visa options
Compare Canada visa types
Student visa
High scrutiny · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
A detailed route for applicants from India planning full-time study in Canada. It covers institution verification, admission evidence, financial preparation, language and academic records, health and character checks, application submission, travel planning, and post-arrival compliance. The route should remain unpublished until current official fees, maintenance requirements, local submission arrangements, and origin-specific evidence rules are verified.
Status
published
Readiness
55%
Work visa
Medium · Apply through the IRCC Portal, pay CAD 100 plus CAD 85 biometrics when required, complete biometrics after the instruction letter, answer requests in the IRCC account, and submit the passport only after a passport request.
Temporary Resident Visa for an Indian citizen visiting Canada. Follow the personalized checklist and India visa-office instructions, include six months of financial history and show a genuine temporary reason to return to India.
Status
published
Readiness
99%
Visit visa
No published visit visa route for India to Canada yet.
Costs
Canada visa cost overview
Cost ranges come from published route cost summaries where available.
Student visa
Official fees
CAD 23,130
Preparation costs
CAD 2,000–6,000
Proof of funds
CAD 22,895
Confidence: High
Work visa
Official fees
CAD 100–185
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds
Not calculated
Confidence: High
Documents
Documents overview
Open individual route pages below for published document checklists.
Processing time
Processing time overview
Student visa
Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
Work visa
Apply through the IRCC Portal, pay CAD 100 plus CAD 85 biometrics when required, complete biometrics after the instruction letter, answer requests in the IRCC account, and submit the passport only after a passport request.
Freshness
Information freshness
- Last reviewed
- 14 June 2026
- Routes included
- 2
- Official sources
- Verified
This hub is generated from published VisaPathways route data and official-source checks.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What Canada visa types can Indian applicants compare?
VisaPathways currently publishes India to Canada guidance for student visa, work visa routes. Each route page includes documents, costs, processing time, and official sources.
How long does a Canada visa from India usually take?
Student visa: Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. Work visa: Apply through the IRCC Portal, pay CAD 100 plus CAD 85 biometrics when required, complete biometrics after the instruction letter, answer requests in the IRCC account, and submit the passport only after a passport request.
What documents are commonly required for a Canada visa from India?
Document requirements depend on the visa type. Open the relevant route page for the published checklist, including identity, financial, employment, and insurance documents where applicable.
What are common refusal risks for Canada visas from India?
Refusal risks depend on visa type, funds, documents, and travel history. Compare the route pages below for published risk indicators and warnings.
Main routes
Main visa options from India
Work visa
India to Canada Visitor Visa — Temporary Resident Visa
Temporary Resident Visa for an Indian citizen visiting Canada. Follow the personalized checklist and India visa-office instructions, include six months of financial history and show a genuine temporary reason to return to India.
Apply through the IRCC Portal, pay CAD 100 plus CAD 85 biometrics when required, complete biometrics after the instruction letter, answer requests in the IRCC account, and submit the passport only after a passport request. · Medium · Readiness 99%
Student visa
India to Canada Student Visa
A detailed route for applicants from India planning full-time study in Canada. It covers institution verification, admission evidence, financial preparation, language and academic records, health and character checks, application submission, travel planning, and post-arrival compliance. The route should remain unpublished until current official fees, maintenance requirements, local submission arrangements, and origin-specific evidence rules are verified.
Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. · High scrutiny · Readiness 55%