India Visa for Canadian Citizens: 2026 Fees, Requirements, and How to Apply

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.

Every fee here comes from 2026 Government of India listings, but they are not all equally settled. The 30-day (US$25, or US$10 April to June) is not in dispute, and it is the seasonal rate almost every e-Visa eligible nationality pays. The 1-year (US$40) is a flat rate identical across nearly every nationality, and the one most Canadian tourists should actually buy. The 5-year is where it is worth thirty seconds on the portal: a few listings note Canada-specific differences, so confirm the current figure before you pay.

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.

• A Canadian passport valid at least six months from arrival with two blank pages.
• A digital scan of your passport photo page.
• A recent front-facing photo on a plain white background.
• A 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.

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.

indianvisaonline.gov.in is the only official India e-Visa site. Other paid "visa" sites are third parties charging more.

• Official portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
• Fees verified against 2026 Government of India listings; always confirm your exact fee on the portal.