Documents required for Canada tourist visa from India

Canada is known worldwide for its breathtaking natural beauty, diverse culture, delicious food including maple syrup, shimmering lakes, and the niceness of the people. Many people dream of visiting this beautiful country and exploring Niagara Falls, Toronto, Vancouver, and other wonderful places. If you wish to visit Canada too, you need a Canada tourist visa from India. It grants you permission to enter the country and experience the best of what it has to offer.

Canada tourist visa is mandatory and no, Indians do not get Visa on Arrival and have to apply for visa beforehand. You can apply for either Single Entry Visas, which allows you to enter Canada once, or Multiple-Entry Visas, which give you permission to enter Canada multiple times as long as your visa is valid. 

However, there are certain documents that you need to submit to get your visa, which are listed below.

Documents Required for Canada Tourist Visa 

Here are some important documents you need when applying for a Canada tourist visa -

• Travel History

A copy for 1 or more of -

• Previous passports and/or visas (used within the last decade to travel outside India)

• Entry and exit stamps on the passport

• Study and/or work permit as evidence of your time spent outside of India

• Any expired/valid visas

• Itinerary

Submission of copies of any of -

• Flight details

• Hotel reservations

• Event Registration

• Identification

Submit a clear colored copy of your valid passport/travel document. 

• If you are providing a passport - 

• give a copy of the page mentioning your birth date and country of origin

• Any pages with visas, stamps, or markings 

• If you are providing a travel document make sure - 

• It is issued by a government 

• It should include your name, date of birth, document number, photo, citizenship or resident status, or expiry date

• Proof of Funds

Submit bank statements as proof that you can look after yourself and your family during your time in Canada. Here are the essential documents you must include - 

• Last 6 months' bank statements.

• Letter of employment (for your annual earnings).

• Income evidence of the person hosting you during the stay.

• Financial documents from friends or family members to cover your expenses.

• Tax filing documents for the past 3 years

• Financial proof like PPFs, Shares, FDs, property, etc.

• Cover Letter

It is important to submit a cover letter to the government of Canada stating they should grant you a visit visa.

• Letter of Invitation

Submit a letter of invitation you received from the officials if you are planning to visit your family or friends. 

• Letter for Minors

Show these documents if you have a child under 18 years of age who will travel with only 1 parent/relative/friend/alone - 

• Write a letter that allows the minor child to visit Canada

• other documents like a custody decree or  adoption papers, which depend on if the minor child is traveling alone or not

• Memorandum of Association and other documents

If you are self-employed, submit a Memorandum of Association and other supporting documents. 

Eligibility for Canada Tourist Visa 

Listed below are the Canada tourist visa requirements - 

• Muts have enough funds to support themselves in Canada.

• Not looking for jobs in Canada

• No criminal background or ongoing case

• Have letters of invitation from friends or relatives you are going to stay with in Canada

• Get a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) if you wish to visit relatives in Canada.

Visa Process for Canadian Tourist Visa from India

Follow these steps to apply for a Canada tourist visa -

Step 1 - Download the visa application

Step 2 - Attach the required documents to your application

Step 3 - Pay the fee for visa and biometrics

Step 4 - Submit the application

Step 5 - Give biometric information at the embassy or consulate

Step 6 - After the officials check your eligibility and review your background, you will get your decision. Note that during reviewing, the immigration official may ask for additional documents.

Once you land at a Canadian airport, the officials will check your fingerprints to make sure you are the same person who was given permission to enter Canada. They will stamp your passport and tell you the duration of your stay, which is generally up to 6 months. 

How Can Nationwide Visas Help You?

We at Nationwide Visas have assisted thousands of individuals to successfully visit Canada to explore the country and meet with their families, friends, and relatives by providing Canada tourist visas. We are among the best Immigration Consultants in India with an excellent track record of tourist visa applications. Connect with us today and get your visa to Canada.