India Visa for Canadian Citizens: 2026 Fees, Requirements, and How to Apply
Canadian citizens need a visa to visit India, and for tourism the simplest is the India e-Tourist Visa, applied for online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The 30-day costs US$25, the 1-year US$40, and the 5-year the standard US$80; there is no visa on arrival for Canadian passport holders.
indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official India e-Visa site. Lookalike sites file the same application and charge two to five times the government fee. If a site is not indianvisaonline.gov.in, do not pay it.
We take nothing for the visa. It is the government's form, and it is yours to file.
Canadian citizens, at a glance
2026- Visa needed
- Yes, for all ordinary Canadian passport holders
- 30-day cost
- US$25 (US$10 in April–June), plus about 2.5–3% bank charge
- 1-year / 5-year
- US$40 flat; 5-year US$80 (standard rate); confirm on the portal
- Visa on arrival
- Not available for Canadian citizens
- Processing
- Usually about 3 to 4 working days
- Apply window
- 4 to 120 days before travel; pay at least 4 days before arrival
- Official site
- indianvisaonline.gov.in (the only one)
- 30-day, July–March
- US$2530-day, July–March
- 1-year, multiple entry
- US$401-year, multiple entry
- 5-year — standard rate, worth confirming
- US$805-year — standard rate, worth confirming
- Visa on arrival for Canadian passports
- NoneVisa on arrival for Canadian passports
Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India · how we check these figures
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for India?
Yes. All ordinary Canadian passport holders need a visa to enter India, and the e-Tourist Visa is the simplest route: fully online, no consulate visit. Diplomatic and official passports are not e-Visa eligible and must apply for a regular visa.
Ordinary Canadian passport
e-Visa online
Fully online at the official portal. No consulate visit, no interview.
Diplomatic or official passport
Regular visa
Not e-Visa eligible. Apply for a sticker visa at an Indian mission.
India visa fees for Canadian citizens
| e-Tourist Visa | Validity | Entries | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day | 30 days from arrival | Double | US$25 (US$10 in April–June) |
| 1-year | 365 days from grant | Multiple | US$40 |
| 5-year | 5 years from grant | Multiple | US$80 (standard rate)— confirm on the portal |
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Standard rates — with one figure worth checking
Canadian citizens pay the standard rates, including US$80 for the 5-year. A few listings note Canada-specific differences, so confirm the current figure on the official portal before you pay.
Confirm your fee on the portalRules that apply to all three
- All e-Tourist Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible.
- The 1-year and 5-year allow up to 180 days of stay per year.
- A 2.5–3% card charge applies and is non-refundable even if you are refused.
How firm are these figures?
Every fee on this page comes from the 2026 Government of India listings, but they are not all equally settled — and you deserve to know which is which before you pay a non-refundable charge. Two of the three are not in dispute. One is worth thirty seconds on the portal.
30-day
US$25
Not in dispute
US$25 from July to March and US$10 from April to June — the seasonal rate almost every e-Visa eligible nationality pays. No Canadian variation is reported anywhere.
1-year
US$40
Not in dispute
A flat rate, identical across nearly every nationality on the e-Visa list. This is the one most Canadian tourists should actually buy.
5-year
US$80
Confirm before you pay
US$80 is the standard rate and what a Canadian passport should pay. A few listings note Canada-specific differences, so this is the figure to check on the portal — it shows your exact amount before you commit.
Check this one on indianvisaonline.gov.in
Why we flag this at all
We would rather flag one uncertain number than let you find it at the payment screen. The portal shows your exact fee before you pay, and the card charge is not refunded if something goes wrong.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
No.
There is no visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry to India for ordinary Canadian passport holders. Apply for the e-Visa online before you fly.
No e-Visa, no boarding passApply online before you fly.
How to apply, in short
- 1
Go to indianvisaonline.gov.in, choose the e-Tourist Visa and your duration.
- 2
Enter your passport and travel details; upload your passport photo page (PDF) and a white-background photo (JPEG).
- 3
Pay at least four days before arrival; the ETA arrives by email in about three to four working days.
- 4
Print the ETA and carry it. For the full step-by-step, documents, status checks, and rejection help, see our complete India e-Visa guide.
Requirements
A Canadian passport valid at least six months from arrival with two blank pages, a digital passport photo page, a recent white-background photo, and a card for payment.
Canadian passport
Valid at least six months from arrival, with two blank pages.
Passport photo page
A digital scan, as a PDF.
Recent photograph
Front-facing, plain white background, as a JPEG.
Payment card
For the fee plus the 2.5–3% bank charge.
Apply on the passport you will travel with; renewing it later means applying again.
Full requirements and documentsPlanning a trip to India from Canada
Canada has one of the world’s largest Indian diasporas, and many Canadians combine a family visit with touring. Flights run from Toronto and Vancouver, direct or one-stop, to Delhi and beyond; peak season is October to March. When you plan with us we confirm the right visa and timing.
Flights direct or one-stop
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Delhi
- and beyond
- Peak season
- October – March
- The common shape
- A family visit combined with touring
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Do Canadian citizens need a visa for India?
Yes, all ordinary Canadian passport holders do; most use the online e-Tourist Visa.
How much is the India visa for Canadian citizens?
US$25 for 30 days (US$10 in April–June), US$40 for one year, and US$80 for five years; confirm on the portal.
Can Canadians get a visa on arrival in India?
No; apply for the e-Visa online before travelling.
What is the only official site?
indianvisaonline.gov.in; other paid “visa” sites are third parties charging more.
Where these figures come from
Official portal: indianvisaonline.gov.in. Fees verified against 2026 Government of India listings; always confirm your exact fee on the portal.
Fees last checked . We re-check monthly.
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