India passport → Canada
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre. If you hold a Green Card or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:
- US Green Card
US permanent residents (Green Card holders) need neither a Canadian visa nor an eTA. Carry the Green Card and your passport.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026.
Canada at a glance
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
CA60.0°N · 95.0°WPhoto: Moxy
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Maple Leaf (Pantone).svg650 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCanada for other passports
- IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern America for Indian passport holders
- United StatesVisa required
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Canada?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Canada easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying Green Card, Indian citizens get visa free. US permanent residents (Green Card holders) need neither a Canadian visa nor an eTA. Carry the Green Card and your passport.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Canada before you travel.