Passport You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information pages of your Indian Visa Application Online. Your passport must:
Be valid for the next 190 days
Be signed
Have at least two consecutive blank visa pages, side by side
PhotographsYou must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:
Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
Visa Application FormThe Embassy of India has instituted a web-based visa application form. We cannot process your visa request if you do not complete the application form online. Instructions:
Please ensure to note the interim unique reference number generated at the start (and seen on each page) of the online application form
Applications MUST be signed by the Indian Visa Online Application him/herself and not by any representative.
All applications must be signed under the photo and on the second page; both signatures must match the signature in your passport.
Before submitting your visa application, please check your passport(s) to ensure there is no valid visa for India
Please ensure that the barcode appears on the bottom left-hand corner of your printed visa application
Town/Country of Birth must match exactly to your passport
When entering address information, please ensure that you provide the Postal Code as well. Please fill out all additional forms found in this visa application kit. CIBTvisas provides a guide to assist you in completing the application. To access the guide follow this link: https://cibtvisas.ca/forms?formname=Guide-India.pdf or type the address into your browser.
Submission SurchargeIndia visa applications require special shipping and handling for submission to the consulate. A shipping and handling surcharge of $25.00 will apply to all India visa orders.
Business Cover LetterYou are required to provide an original Business Introduction Letter from your Canadian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Canadian mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://cibtvisas.ca/forms?formname=Canada-Business-Cover-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company that you will be visiting is required. A copy is acceptable. The letter must:
Be on a company letterhead
State the nature of business activities
Include the intended period of stay
Include the contact’s and phone number
Sri Lankan Nationals and Persons of Sri Lankan OriginSri Lankan nationals and persons of Sri Lankan origin must submit the following:
A completed and signed form entitled Additional Form for Sri Lankan Origins
A copy of a current photo ID for Sri Lankan passport holders only
A copy of your drivers license or a utility bill (only if you reside in Toronto)
Former Indian Nationals
Former Indian nationals applying for the first time for a visa to India must submit the following:
A cancelled Indian passport
Certificate certifying the visa applicant surrendered their Indian nationality
Proof of Provincial Residency
You must provide proof of residency. Your proof of residency must:
Include a copy of your driver’s license and an original utility bill OR
A verified bank statement showing your address
Business Visa ChecklistYou must provide one completed Business Visa Checklist form found in this kit. Use the one that matches your requested visa (10 years or 1 year validity).
CIBTvisas Order FormYou must provide one completed CIBTvisas Order Form. The form must:
Include a valid email address and payment information
Include your signature in blue or black ink
Postal Application Form
You must include one Postal Application Form found in this kit. Sign at the bottom. We will with all other required documents.
Birth Certificate – If Applying for a 10 Year Visa
You must provide your birth certificate (Photocopy) – If born in Canada Statement of Live Birth (Long birth certificate, with parents name).
If born outside Canada your birth certificate must be provided and indicate your parents’ nationality/place of birth.
Persons of Pakistani Origin Only
You must make a personal appearance at the Indian Consulate to process your visa if you are a person of Pakistani origin, either of your parents were born in Pakistan, and/or formerly held a Pakistani passport. The consulate requires additional procedures in order to process your visa and CIBTvisas is unable to assist in these procedures.
Application Status Updates
For status updates on applications, BLS only allows online status check. BLS will not provide any status update to anyone via phone.
Visa Conditions
If you are applying for a visa more than 3 months before your entry date, you must provide a letter indicating the reasons for the early visa submission.
Certificate of Incorporation from the Canadian Based Company
You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the Canadian based company.
Certificate of Incorporation from the Indian Based Company
You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the Indian based company.
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
You must provide a copy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card from the Indian Based Company.
Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)
Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.
Sample of Tourist Travel Requirements for a India Visa for Canadian Citizens
PassportYou must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information pages of your passport. Your passport must:
Be valid for the next 190 days
Have at least two consecutive blank visa pages, side by side
Photographs
You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:
Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
Visa Application Form
The Embassy of Indian Visa Application has instituted a web-based visa application form. We cannot process your visa request if you do not complete the Indian Visa Application form online. Instructions:
Please ensure to note the interim unique reference number generated at the start (and seen on each page) of the online application form
Before submitting your visa application, please check your passport(s) to ensure there is no valid visa for India
Please ensure that the barcode appears on the bottom left-hand corner of your printed visa application
Town/Country of Birth must match exactly to your passport
When entering address information, please ensure that you provide the Postal Code as well. Please fill out all additional forms found in this visa application kit. CIBTvisas provides a guide to assist you in completing the application. To access the guide follow this link: https://cibtvisas.ca/forms?formname=Guide-India.pdf or type the address into your browser.
Submission Surcharge
India visa applications require special shipping and handling for submission to the consulate. A shipping and handling surcharge of $25.00 will apply to all India visa orders.
Sri Lankan Nationals and Persons of Sri Lankan Origin
Sri Lankan nationals and persons of Sri Lankan origin must submit the following:
A completed and signed form entitled Additional Form for Sri Lankan Origins
A copy of a current photo ID for Sri Lankan passport holders only
A copy of your drivers license or a utility bill (only if you reside in Toronto)
Former Indian Nationals
Former Indian nationals Indian Visa Application for the first time for a visa to India must submit the following:
A cancelled Indian passport
Certificate certifying the Indian Visa Application surrendered their Indian nationality
Children Under 18 Years Old
Please note the following requirements for minors only:
If only one parent is traveling with the child, the parent not traveling must provide a notarized letter explaining that they authorize the child to travel with the other parent only. The non traveling parent must also provide a notarized copy of the personal information page of their passport. If no parents are traveling with the child, both parents must sign the notarized letter and provide details regarding who the minor is traveling with
Both parents must sign the application form as well as the authorization letter
