Canada Visitor Visa
Canada Visitor Visa, Super Visa & Multiple-Entry TRV — backed by IRCC expertise.
About the Canada Visitor Visa
A Canadian Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) lets Indian nationals travel to Canada for tourism, family visit, business meetings or short courses (under 6 months). It is issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Most applications are filed online via the IRCC Secure Account / GCKey portal. Biometrics are submitted at VFS Global India after fee payment. Decisions average 20–60 days depending on the visa office and applicant profile.
For parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or PRs, the Super Visa is a special long-stay visitor permit allowing stays of up to 5 years per entry, with multi-entry validity up to 10 years.
Visa Types
Single-Entry Visitor TRV
Standard tourist or family-visit visa for a defined trip — typically up to 6 months stay.
Multiple-Entry TRV
Default issued by IRCC — valid up to 10 years (or passport expiry), each stay up to 6 months.
Super Visa (Parents / Grandparents)
Long-stay visa for parents/grandparents of Canadian citizens & PRs — up to 5-year stay per entry, valid 10 years.
eTA (for visa-exempt nationals)
Indian passport holders generally need a TRV; eTA applies only to specific scenarios (e.g. valid US visa, prior Canadian visa).
Eligibility Criteria
Valid passport (min. 6 months validity)
Strong ties to India — job, family, business, property
Sufficient funds for the trip (CAD 10,000+ recommended)
Clear travel purpose with itinerary or invitation
Clean immigration record (no overstays or misrepresentation)
For Super Visa: child/grandchild in Canada must be a citizen or PR with income above LICO + binding statutory invitation letter + medical insurance ≥ CAD 100,000
Required Documents
- Valid passport with previous travel history
- Two photos (35×45 mm, IRCC specifications)
- IMM 5257 application form (filled online)
- Form IMM 5645 (Family Information)
- Last 6 months bank statements + ITRs (last 3 years)
- Employment / business proof (offer letter, GST, MSME, partnership deed)
- Notarised invitation letter from host in Canada (if visiting family)
- Host's status proof — PR card / citizenship / work permit / lease + bank statements
- Travel itinerary, hotel bookings & confirmed return flight reservation
- Cover letter explaining purpose, duration & ties to India
- Biometrics fee receipt (CAD 85) + visa fee receipt (CAD 100)
- For Super Visa: Canadian medical insurance certificate (≥ CAD 100,000, 1 year), child/grandchild's NOA + LICO proof
Financial Requirements
Maintain a healthy bank balance — IRCC expects roughly CAD 2,000 for the first family member + CAD 500 for each additional member, per month of intended stay. Most successful files show ₹6–10 lakh in liquid funds + 3 years of ITRs.
Processing, Biometrics & Validity
Visitor TRV: 20–60 days from biometrics (varies by VAC New Delhi/Chandigarh/Mumbai). Super Visa: 8–12 weeks. Premium files filed via authorised representatives may move faster.
Mandatory for ages 14–79 — fingerprints + photo at VFS Global Canada Visa Application Centre. Valid for 10 years across all Canadian visa applications.
Interviews are rare for TRV/Super Visa. IRCC may request additional documents (case-specific) instead of in-person interviews.
Multiple-entry TRV: usually valid 10 years or until passport expiry. Each stay up to 6 months — extension possible by filing for visitor record before expiry. Super Visa: 5-year stay per entry, multi-entry validity up to 10 years.
Invitation & Insurance Requirements
Invitation Letter Rules
For family-visit cases, the Canadian host (citizen/PR) provides a notarised Letter of Invitation including their full name, status in Canada, address, your relationship, purpose & duration of visit, accommodation arrangement, and confirmation of financial responsibility. For Super Visa, the LOI is mandatory and must include child/grandchild's income proof above the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO).
Travel Insurance
Optional for regular visitors but strongly recommended (₹2,000–5,000 cover). MANDATORY for Super Visa — minimum CAD 100,000 medical insurance from an IRCC-approved Canadian insurer, valid for at least 1 year, covering hospitalisation, healthcare and repatriation.
Step-by-Step Process
- 1
Profile & Strategy Call
Free 30-min evaluation — TRV vs Super Visa, single vs multi-entry, financial planning.
- 2
Document Preparation
Cover letter, statement of purpose, host LOI drafting, financial story building.
- 3
IRCC Online Filing
Account setup, IMM 5257/5645 submission via GCKey, payment of fees.
- 4
Biometrics at VFS
BIL letter received → book VFS slot → fingerprints + photo.
- 5
Medical / Documents Review
Respond to IRCC queries (if any) within deadline.
- 6
Decision & Passport Stamping
Passport request letter → submit at VFS → visa stamped & couriered.
Common Refusal Reasons
Weak home-country ties (Section 179(b) of IRPR — visa officer not satisfied applicant will leave Canada)
Insufficient or inconsistent funds to support the trip
Unclear travel purpose or vague itinerary
Past visa refusals (US/UK/Schengen) without explanation
Inadequate or unverifiable invitation/host documents
Misrepresentation in the application (5-year ban under IRPA Section 40)
For Super Visa: host income below LICO or insurance not from a Canadian insurer
Frequently Asked Questions
Aim for CAD 10,000+ liquid (~₹6 lakh) plus 3 years of ITRs. For larger families or longer stays, increase proportionately.
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