Visa Required · Apply in Advance

Canada Visa Made Simple

Tell us about your travel plan and a visa expert will guide you the process.

Visa Type
Sticker
Passport Validity
6 Months
Documents
Income Tax Returns, Bank Statements, Photo, Passport, US/UK/Schengen Visa

How to Apply for Your Canada Visa

From the application form to a passport with the visa sticker inside.

  1. Step 1 · Day 1

    Complete the Application Form

    Fill in the embassy's visa form, matching your passport details exactly.

  2. Step 2 · Day 1–3

    Book Your Appointment

    Reserve a slot at the embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa centre.

  3. Step 3 · Appointment day

    Submit Documents & Biometrics

    Hand in your passport, photo and paperwork. Fingerprints are taken if required.

  4. Step 4 · Appointment day

    Pay the Visa Fee

    Pay in person or online, and keep the receipt to track your application.

  5. Step 5 · ~0 working days

    Wait for Processing

    Usually around 0 working days, longer in peak seasons.

  6. Step 6 · By 13 Nov 2026*

    Collect Your Passport

    Pick it up, or receive it by courier, with the visa sticker inside.

*Estimated if you apply today. Embassy timelines can change.

Documents Required for Canada Visa

Prepare these before your embassy appointment.

5 documents needed
  • Income Tax Returns

    We'll tell you exactly what's expected for this one.

  • Bank Statements

    Recent bank statement showing enough balance for your trip.

  • Photo

    Photo

    A recent passport-style photo (35 × 45 mm), plain white background.

  • Passport

    Passport

    Original passport, valid for at least 6 months, with two blank pages.

  • US/UK/Schengen Visa

    We'll tell you exactly what's expected for this one.

Plan smart

Dates not final yet?You can still apply.

Four common assumptions about the Canada visa, and what works better.

  1. 01

    Wait until flights and hotels are booked.

    Apply first, pay later

    A refundable booking or ticket hold is usually enough to apply. Confirm your tickets once the visa is in hand.

  2. 02

    It only takes a few days, so there is no rush.

    About 0 working days, often more

    Peak seasons and public holidays add delay. Applying early keeps your travel dates safe.

  3. 03

    I will find an appointment when I need one.

    The good slots go first

    Embassy and visa-centre appointments fill up fast in busy months. Early applicants choose the day that suits them.

  4. 04

    My passport is fine, I will check it later.

    Check for 6+ months of validity

    If it needs renewing, that takes time too. It is better to find out before you apply, not after.

Once issued, your visa stays valid for 3 months Apply when your trip falls inside that window

Frequently asked questions

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