Millions of tourists visit Canada every year due to its mountains, expansive coastline, lakes, landscapes, and welcoming people. If you wish to visit Canada, then you must apply for Canada tourist visa from India. 

To apply, you must first know if you are even eligible for the visa or not.

Many Indians wonder whether Canada offers a Visa on Arrival for Indians or not. Well, no. There is none of that and applying for a visa beforehand is mandatory to enter Canada. 

Who can get a tourist visa for Canada?

To get a Canada tourist visa, you have to meet the following requirements:

• You must be in good health 
• You must possess a valid passport
• You should not be criminally involved or have immigration-related convictions
• You must be able to convince an immigration officer that you are tied to your home country in the form of a job, home, financial assets, or family
• You must have money to support yourself during your stay in Canada
• The exact amount of money you will need for your stay depends on the duration & accommodation 
• You may also be required to provide a medical examination
• You need a letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada and if you are staying with them

Other documents list will be provided by IRCC as per your situation at the time of applying. 

Who cannot get a tourist visa for Canada?

Canada does not allow admission of some people to Canada - meaning they won't be able to enter Canada. 

You can be inadmissible for many reasons like criminal activity, human rights violations, and organized crime. Other than this, you can also be inadmissible for financial, security, or health reasons. 

Documents required to apply for Canada tourist visa 

Now that you know you are eligible to apply, here are the documents you need to submit with your application:

• Get your original passport which has a validity of at least 6 months - from the date of arrival in Canada. Also, gather any old passports.
• You need at least 3 colour photos with your face size of about 80 per cent - the background should be white and have a matt finish (35mmx45mm)
• Avail a cover letter with details about the applicant, travel, and others.
• Accommodation proof
• Air tickets
• Day-wise itinerary of Canada
• Leave letter from school/college/employer.
• If employed, then salary slips of the last 6 months. 
• If self-employed, MOA/Shop Act/Deed.
• Personal bank statements (original) of last 6 months - updated with sufficient balance. 
• Form 16 or Income Tax returns for 3 years.
• Copy of School/College ID, if student. 
• Retirement proof/pension passbook or slips, if retired. 
• Any financial documents like shares, property papers, PPF, NSC, and FD.

Steps to apply for a Canada tourist visa from India

Step 1 - Fill out the application form

Start the process by filling out the Canada tourist visa application form online. This saves your mail delivery time & courier fees. 

Step 2 - Provide Biometrics 

Once the application is submitted with supporting documents, you will receive a letter to provide your fingerprints and photo. You will be given 30 days to complete this step. 

Step 3 - Get a Medical Examination

Once the application process starts, you might be asked to submit additional documents - which you must respond to immediately to avoid visa delays. An interview might also be arranged with officials in the home country.

While all this is happening, get a medical examination done to prove you are in good health & are not a threat to Canadian residents. If everything is good, you will get your tourist visa in about 3-4 weeks (excluding the application completion and biometrics times). If not, your application will be returned. 

Post-Visa Process

A valid visitor visa and travel documents are not enough to enter Canada. There is a post-Visit Visa Process where the officials will check your fingerprints again to ensure you are the same person who was granted permission to visit Canada. 

If you pass, the officer will stamp your passport and inform you about the duration of your stay in Canada, which is generally up to 6 months. 

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