Application form (available at this website) duly filled in with two  photographs (against a light background showing full frontal view of the face; approximate size 3.5 cm X 3.5 cm), required fee, passport valid for minimum 6 months  and other relevant documents.  Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected or remain unprocessed until complete information is submitted.  Fee is subject to change without notice.  Fee once charged, will not be refunded even in cases where visa is refused or application withdrawn.  Foreign passport holders staying in Canada need to submit their Landed Papers or any other proof of stay in Canada.

2.  Applications may also be sent by courier/mail at the Consulate.  Normally it takes about 10 working days to process an application received by mail/courier except as provided otherwise in the rules. 

3.  Persons of Indian origin who are applying for visa must submit their Canadian passport with last Indian visa endorsement or their previous Indian passport (cancelled or otherwise).

4.  Applicant may be required to appear for an interview at his/her own expense.

5.  Special visa applications are needed for Pakistan and Bangladesh nationals. For application forms and other details the Consulate may be contacted. 

6.  Pakistan nationals and Canadian nationals of Pak origin need to follow the procedures prescribed for Pakistani nationals irrespective of the passport on which visa is applied for. Minimum time taken for issue of visa is around three  months.

7.  For Sri Lankan nationals and Canadian nationals of Sri Lankan origin, time required for issue of visa is two weeks.

8.  Acceptance of visa application along with fee does not necessarily mean grant of visa. The Consulate reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning any reasons.  The Consulate-General shall not be held liable to any claim arising out of delay/refusal of visa or loss of passport in transit or otherwise

9.  At the time of collection, the fee receipt (white), duly signed overleaf, in acknowledgement of the return of passport (with visa) will have to be surrendered.

10.  Persons coming from or through yellow fever infected area are required to be in possession of a valid certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.  No other vaccinations are necessary.  AIDS test is required for persons aged 18 years to 70 years who stay in India for one year or more.

11.  In cases like Research Visa, Visit to Restricted and Protected Areas, Missionary Work, Journalism, Film Shooting, Visa for Non-Canadian Passports including Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghani and Chinese nationals, separate rules apply and may be obtained from Visa Officer.   

12.  Restricted and Protected Areas: An applicant who desires to visit any Restricted/Protected areas in India should submit the prescribed application for issue of a Special Permit, in addition to the visa application. It takes about 10 -12 weeks to process such an application.

13.  Restricted Areas & Protected Areas :

For latest details : please ask the visa official. 

14.  All visas are valid from the date of issue. Visas are processed on receipt of the application and visas issued immediately irrespective of the date of travel. Kindly check carefully that the intended stay is not beyond the expiry date on the visa.

 62.00

100.00

200.00
 

 31.00

Student visa (multiple entry) (For bonafide students to pursue studies in recognized

educational institutions in India.  A letter from a recognized educational institution in India confirming admission of the applicant, duration of course and evidence of financial

115.00

Entry/Conference/Volunteer/Business Visas (For attending Conferences/volunteering in India, a letter of invitation from the organisers of the Conference/Volunteering institutes and approval, if any, obtained  by the organisers from the Government of India for holding the Conference/volunteership to be attached.  For participation in certain conferences, reference/ approval of authorities in India may be essential and would,

 therefore, require a longer processing time).(For Business,Trade, Project, Scheme, Conference, Symposium etc. A letter from the applicant’s company/organisation in Canada as well as an invitation letter from India indicating the nature of applicant’s business, probable duration of stay, the places and firms in India

to be visited.  All applicants are required to fill-in a

123.00

More than one year 

Transit visa for Japanese nationals                                   

 23.00

 33.00

 98.00

Iran

Service by Mail: Applicant should send a pre-paid self-addressed Express Post  or Priority Post together with application.  Courier pick-ups must be arranged by the applicant himself by instructing the courier (after the documents are ready) for pick up.

Exact visa fee should be paid by Money Order/bank drafts drawn in favor of the Consulate General of India, Vancouver. If payment falls short of the prescribed fees, service may be delayed/refused. Credit/ Debit cards and Personal or company cheques are not accepted. Fee once paid shall not be refunded even if visa is refused or application is withdrawn.

Address and contact information

Jurisdiction

HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
10 Springfield Road,
Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1C9
Tel:  613-744-3751
Fax: 613-744-0913
Email: hicomind@hciottawa.ca

http://www.hciottawa.ca

National Capital region of Ottawa-Hull, Kingston, Comwall, Hawksbury, Arnprior,Renfrew, Perth Prescott,
Brockville, Carleton Place, Smith Falls,
Morrisburg (all in Ontario) and Montreal (in Quebec)

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF INDIA, TORONTO
Suite 400, 1835 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4S 1X8
Tel:  416-960-0751
Fax: 416-960-9812
Email: cgindia@cgitoronto.ca

http://www.cgitoronto.ca

The Provinces : Ontario and Quebec (except places falling under the
jurisdiction of HCI, Ottawa) and Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF INDIA, VANCOUVER
325 Howe Street,
Vancouver, BC V6C 1Z7
Tel:  604-662-8811
Fax: 604-682-2471
Email:indiapscg@telus.net

http://www.cgivancouver.com

The Provinces/Territories :

Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories

Visa in Emergencies

            Emergency Visa is granted ONLY for genuine medical and humanitarian emergencies, which may be subject to verification at the discretion of the Consulate.  Emergency visa is normally valid for 1 month and is for single entry only. Applicants may be requested to appear for an interview.

Requirements:

1.                Filled in form – Please fill all columns and sign (by the applicant)

2.               2 recent colour passport size (indicated on form) photographs with    white/light background

3.                Original confirmed air ticket and a copy of the same

4.               Bank draft / Money order for a total of C$ 178.00 payable to ‘Consulate General of India, Vancouver’

On working days:

·    Applications are received in person at Consulate between 0900 hrs – 1200 hrs and passports are returned between 1500 hrs and 1630 hrs upon production of original receipt of payment.

·     Tourist visa CANNOT be applied under emergency procedure.

On Saturdays only:

·     Applicants are advised to call the following telephone numbers 604 662 8811 (Extension ‘0’) between 10 A.M. and 12 Noon and register.

·     The visa will be issued after 12 Noon only.

·     Applicants should have confirmed air ticket for travel on the same day.

     There will be no emergency visa service on Sundays and holidays.