India Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Canadian passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid passport and a valid visa — regular visa or eVisa (or an OCI card) — are required for entry into India. [1]
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details
- e-Visa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
- eArrival Card submission, completed online before arrival. [5]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is 25 USD.
- •The Government of India does not authorize any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so pay only through official channels. [1]
How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online on the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
- Apply for the eVisa through the official Bureau of Immigration eVisa link. [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. It is arrival information, not a visa. [5]
- Fill the passenger Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals and OCI cardholders must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- •All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry requires a valid passport plus a regular visa, eVisa or OCI card; OCI cardholders do not need a visa. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •Canadians who are or have been Pakistani nationals or have had ancestors who are or have been Pakistani nationals are required to follow a stringent and longer procedure.
- •Canadians who have a defence/military/security/police background(serving/retired) or hold an official/diplomatic passport, are not eligible for e-Visa and must apply for a visa at the embassy.
Watch out for
Canadians who are or have been Pakistani nationals, or whose ancestors were, must follow a stringent and longer procedure.
Canadians with a defence, military, security or police background (serving or retired), or holding an official or diplomatic passport, cannot use the eVisa and must apply at the embassy.
Do not use agents or intermediaries offering paid express or emergency visa processing; only the official portal is authorized. [1]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Canadian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid passport and a valid visa — regular visa or eVisa (or an OCI card) — are required for entry into India.; Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
How long can I stay in India on this eVisa?
The maximum stay is 30 days, as stated in the official visa details for this route.
Do I need an arrival card before flying?
Yes. Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival; it is arrival information and not a visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Canadian citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.