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Canada Visitor Visa Guide
Applying from India
Every step from "Should I apply?" to landing in Canada: what the officer looks for, every document, ready-to-use letter templates and the mistakes that cause refusals.
What's inside
12 parts · about 25–30 pages
- Do you need a visitor visa?Visitor visa, eTA, Super Visa or transit: pick the right application before you pay.
- How the visa officer decidesThe five things every application must prove, and the one mistake you cannot undo.
- Costs and timelineGovernment fees, VFS charges, processing time from India, and when to apply.
- Step by step, from account to passportNine steps in order, from the invite code to checking the stamped visa.
- Master document checklistSeparate lists for employed, self-employed, farmers, retired, students and hosts.
- Proof of funds and ties to IndiaA trip-cost worksheet and what makes bank statements convincing.
- Letter templatesPurpose of travel, host invitation, employer leave letter and financial support.
- Special situationsParents visiting children, previous refusals, business owners, children, business visitors.
- After you submitBiometrics, IRCC requests, checking your visa and what to do if refused.
- The 15 most common mistakesEach one, and what to do instead.
- Before you fly and at the borderWhat to carry, what to declare and how to extend your stay.
- Official links and getting helpEvery official source, checked for this edition.
Who it's for
- Parents and family visiting children or relatives in Canada
- Tourists, wedding guests and short-course visitors
- Business visitors attending meetings or conferences
- Anyone applying again after a refusal
Questions
Is this legal advice?
No. The guide is general information to help you prepare and file your own application. It does not assess your personal case, and nobody can guarantee a visa.
What happens when IRCC changes the rules?
We review every guide monthly and whenever IRCC announces a change. You receive each new edition free for 12 months from purchase.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, a full refund if you ask before you download the guide. Once downloaded, a digital guide cannot be returned.