Canadian visa for Indian citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Indian passport holders visiting Canada for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Indian citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Canada e-visa for Indian citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Canada visa on arrival for Indian citizens Not Available

Canada tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Indian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Canada.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Canada.

If you are looking for Canada visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from India, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.

  • New Delhi: The Embassy of Canada in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 40 minutes)
  • New Delhi: The High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 40 minutes)
  • Kolkata: The Honorary Consulate of Canada in Kolkata, India (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 40 minutes)
  • New Delhi: The Consulate General of Canada in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 40 minutes)
  • Mumbai: The Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai, India (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 40 minutes)
  • Bengaluru: The Consulate General of Canada in Bengaluru, India (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 40 minutes)
  • Chandigarh: The Consulate General of Canada in Chandigarh, India (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 40 minutes)

Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to India for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from India traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (India) estimated Change (%)
2008 272,273 N/A
2009 259,182 -4.81%
2010 272,273 5.05%
2011 272,273 0.00%
2012 256,564 -5.77%
2013 251,328 -2.04%
2014 251,328 0.00%
2015 200,123 -20.37%
2016 259,182 29.51%
2017 261,801 1.01%
2018 251,328 -4.00%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Canada & India comparison

Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of India is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi). This means India is 3.06 times smaller than Canada.

As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 1,408,892,923 fewer people than the population of India.

We have highlighted Canada & India’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Canada India Difference
Population (est 2025) 39,421,679 1,448,314,602 1.4 billion fewer people live in Canada than India
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 144 186 Canada has 42 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with India.
Travel freedom (2025) 129 28 Canada passport holders can visit 101 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 469 466 Canadian hosts 3 more foreign missions than India.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from India travel to Canada in one year?

The number of visitors from India visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 251,328.

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