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Temporary Resident Visa — Visitor (TRV)

Canada Tourist Visa

2 – 4 weeks
Processing Time
6 months per visit
Max Stay
CAD 100
Visa Fee
No
Interview Required

Overview

Canada's visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) is required for Indian passport holders to visit Canada for tourism, visiting family, or short-term business activities. Applications are submitted online on the IRCC portal and processed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Key Requirements

Valid passport (6 months beyond intended return date)
Biometrics (if not enrolled in past 10 years)
Proof of financial means (CAD 10,000+ recommended)
Strong ties to India (employment/family/property)
Invitation letter if visiting family
No criminal record

Documents Required

Valid passport + all previous passports
Biometric enrolment at VFS Canada centre
Digital photograph (IRCC specifications)

Application Process

01

Create IRCC Account

Register on the IRCC portal and complete the online visa application. We assist with this.

02

Biometrics

Biometrics required for most first-time applicants — enrolled at VFS Canada Application Centre.

03

Upload Documents

Submit all supporting documents online. IRCC may request additional documents.

04

Processing

IRCC processes the application. Online applications are typically faster than paper applications.

05

Decision

Approved visas are stamped in your passport. You will be asked to submit your passport for stamping.

Insider Tips

  • 1Online applications are processed significantly faster than paper submissions
  • 2A Canadian host writing a strong invitation letter helps considerably
  • 3Having a prior visa to the US, UK, or Australia improves your chances
  • 4Parents/grandparents of Canadian citizens can apply for a Super Visa — ask us about eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply for Canada Tourist Visa

Complete document review, expert guidance, and end-to-end support for your Canada visit.

Visa Fee

CAD 100

Biometric collection fee is CAD 85 additional if biometrics are required.

Why Apply Through Aavanto?

Document review before submission
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