Visitor Visa (TRV) information for India applicants
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for tourism, family, or business.
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India-specific factors IRCC considers
IRCC officers reviewing applications from India apply general program rules but also look at country-specific patterns — common name variations, validation pathways for transcripts, and the local fraud history of the issuing authorities. The points below are the ones that come up most often in India applications for Visitor Visa.
- Police clearance via Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), 7-10 days; non-resident Indians via Indian Mission abroad.
- ECA via WES is the most common path; degree verification often delayed by university transcripts.
- IELTS available in 40+ cities; CELPIP very limited (Delhi/Mumbai only).
- India does not permit dual citizenship — naturalization in Canada requires applying for OCI status afterward.
- Proof of funds typically presented in INR converted to CAD at IRCC's published exchange rate.
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Recent IRCC permanent-resident admissions data from India:
2023
139,700
PR admissions
2024
127,000
PR admissions
Police certificate from India
PCC issued by Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for residents in India; for NRIs, by the nearest Indian Mission. Validity 6 months from issue.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES is the dominant ECA provider for Indian credentials. Allow 6-12 weeks; some universities (especially older Indian degrees) require sealed transcripts mailed directly to WES.
VAC locations
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chandigarh
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Jalandhar
- Surat
Embassy / High commission
High Commission of Canada, 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021. Consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh.
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