India Visa for Canadian Citizens

Yes. All Canadian passport holders need a visa to enter India. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival arrangement between Canada and India. However, Canadian citizens are fully eligible for India's eVisa programme, which means you can apply entirely online without visiting the Indian High Commission in Ottawa or the Consulates in Toronto or Vancouver. The eVisa is electronically linked to your passport number. Print the approval email and present it at immigration on arrival. If you hold dual Canadian-Indian citizenship, you must enter India on your Indian passport. The eVisa is not available to Indian passport holders.

Canadian citizens receive an extended maximum stay of 180 days per visit on the e-Tourist Visa (1-year and 5-year options). This is a special provision that applies to nationals of Canada, USA, UK, and Japan. Most other nationalities are limited to 90 days. The 30-day e-Tourist Visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days with double entry. If you need to stay longer than 180 days, you will need to apply for a regular visa through the Indian High Commission.

No. If you hold a valid Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, you do not need a visa to enter India. OCI cardholders have lifetime multiple-entry rights with no maximum stay limit. Travel with your Canadian passport and OCI card together. If your OCI card has expired, been lost, or needs renewal after a new Canadian passport is issued, you can renew it through the Indian High Commission in Ottawa or the Consulates in Toronto and Vancouver. Alternatively, apply for an eVisa using your Canadian passport while your OCI renewal is being processed.

We offer three processing speeds: Express (48 hours), Priority (72 hours), and Standard (96 hours). All times are from receipt of a complete application. Processing time is based on when your complete application is received by our visa specialist team. Times may vary slightly depending on volume. For the fastest results, apply during Indian business hours, which is roughly 10:30pm to 8:30am EST.

No. This is one of the most common mistakes Canadian applicants make. Canadian passport photos are 50mm x 70mm (rectangular), but India requires 51mm x 51mm (square, equivalent to 2x2 inches). If you submit a Canadian passport photo without resizing, it will be flagged or rejected. With VisaIn.in, you can upload any photo and our team will resize and format it to meet India's exact specifications before submission. No need to visit a photo shop.

Refusal Protection is an optional paid add-on available at checkout. If your visa application is refused by the Indian government, this add-on refunds your service fee. It protects you against the rare event of an unexpected visa denial. The add-on costs a small percentage of your service fee and provides peace of mind, especially for first-time applicants or those who are unsure about their eligibility.

Yes. Air Canada operates nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Delhi (DEL), taking about 14 hours. Air India flies nonstop from both Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi. A codeshare agreement between the two carriers expands connectivity from additional Canadian cities through Vancouver. For connecting flights, popular options include Emirates via Dubai, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, and Qatar Airways via Doha, all of which connect to multiple Indian cities beyond Delhi.

India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 and does not observe daylight saving time. During Eastern Standard Time (EST, November-March), India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead. During Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, March-November), India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead. For Pacific Time, add 3 more hours. If you apply at 9am EST, it is 7:30pm IST in India.

Yes. VisaIn.in supports group applications for up to 10 travellers in a single booking. Each traveller needs their own passport and photo, but you can manage the entire family's applications from one account. This is particularly useful for Canadian families travelling to India for weddings, festivals, or family reunions. Each person receives their own individual eVisa linked to their passport.

No. Canadian provincial health plans such as OHIP (Ontario), MSP (British Columbia), RAMQ (Quebec), and others provide very limited or no coverage outside Canada. Travel insurance is essential for any trip to India. Make sure your policy covers medical evacuation, as medical facilities in rural India may require transfer to a major city for treatment. Check travel.gc.ca (Global Affairs Canada) for the latest India travel advisory and health recommendations before departure.