Flight reservation
Recommended
A purchased ticket is not mandatory. IRCC recommends including a travel itinerary showing how long you will stay and what you will do, and accepts flight details as part of it.
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Canada visa checklist for Indian applicants
Indian citizens need a visitor visa to travel to Canada as tourists. The application is filed online with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and biometrics are given in India. Officers assess your funds, your ties to India and whether your stated plans are believable.
- Visa
- Visitor visa (temporary resident visa)
- Visa fee
- CAD 100 per person, plus CAD 85 for biometrics (family rates exist), as shown on canada.ca in November 2026.
- Processing time
- Check the official page
- Stay allowed
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, decided by the border officer; check the official page
Documents to prepare
Where to apply: Apply online through the IRCC portal, upload the documents on your personal checklist, then give biometrics at a visa application centre in India when instructed. IRCC decides the application.
- 1
Passport
A digital copy of a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned travel date.
- 2
Online application forms
Completed in the IRCC portal, which generates a personal document checklist.
- 3
Fees
Visa processing fee and biometrics fee paid online.
- 4
Biometrics
Fingerprints and photo given at a visa application centre after the instruction letter arrives.
- 5
Travel itinerary
Recommended: length of stay and planned activities, with flight details, proof of accommodation or event registration.
- 6
Proof of funds
Recommended: bank statements covering at least the last 6 months.
- 7
Employment letter
Recommended: on official letterhead, dated within 3 months of applying.
- 8
Invitation letter
Recommended if visiting family or friends, with proof of your relationship to the host.
- 9
Travel history
Recommended: earlier visas and entry or exit stamps.
- 10
Minor children
A letter authorising travel for any child travelling without both parents.
- 11
Visa office documents
Any extra documents the visa office responsible for India asks for.
Travel medical insurance: Not required for a regular visitor visa; private health cover is advisable because visitors pay for medical care.
Hotel booking
Recommended
Proof of accommodation is named as one of the items that can make up the recommended itinerary. If you are staying with family or friends, an invitation letter and proof of the relationship take its place.
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Canada visa FAQ
Does Canada ask for a flight reservation for a visitor visa?
A booked ticket is not compulsory. IRCC recommends a travel itinerary and lists flight details among the things it can contain, so a reservation is a common supporting document.
Do I need a hotel booking for a Canada visitor visa?
Proof of accommodation is recommended as part of the itinerary rather than required. If you are staying with a host, use an invitation letter and proof of relationship instead.
When should I book my flight to Canada?
Final tickets are best bought after approval, because processing times vary and the passport must be submitted for the visa counterfoil. Use a reservation for the application stage.
How much is the Canada visitor visa fee?
CAD 100 per person plus CAD 85 for biometrics, according to canada.ca in November 2026. Families of five or more can pay a capped family fee.
Sources and accuracy
canada.ca visitor visa application page, read November 2026. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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