Canada Visit Visa For Indian Passport From Uk

Did you know that if you have an Indian passport and live in the UK, you can get a Canada visit visa? This is a major benefit for those living in the United Kingdom who are looking to take a vacation to Canada. Find out how easy it is to get a one year multiple entry visit visa.

Visitors to Canada can apply for a Temporary Resident Visa . If you are outside Canada and hold an Indian passport, you can apply for this visa at any of the Visa Application Centres (VACs) worldwide. You need to produce supporting documents to prove your eligibility for being granted a temporary resident visa (TRV), including proof of funds, medical insurance and other documents .

India is one of the most frequently visited countries from UK. There are various reasons behind such popularity amongst tourist from UK and other parts of world. India tourism industry is one of the biggest in the world, second only to China, and according to statistics by World Tourism Organisation, it is calculated that over twenty million tourists visit India annually. Tourism is one of the biggest foreign exchange earners for India and the revenue shortage, emerging as a major hindrance to all Indian businesses, has now begun to affect the tourism industry in a big way especially with falling foreign tourist arrivals.

Canada Visit Visa For Indian Passport From Uk

1. Canada ETA ExemptionsThe following categories of travellers are not required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when travelling to Canada:
   • US Green Card holders
   • Travellers entering Canada by land or sea
   • Flight crew members, civil aviation inspectors or accident investigators who are or will be working while in Canada
   • Diplomats accredited by the Government of Canada
   • French citizens who live in Saint Pierre and Miquelon and are flying directly to Canada from St. Pierre and Miquelon
2. Eligibility and DocumentationThe Government of Canada utilises an electronic travel authorization (ETA) issuance system. The ETA is an electronic authorization from the government to enter Canada. It is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport. To be eligible the traveller must:
   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return flights
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
     To complete the order form the traveller must provide:
   • A copy of the passport information page
   • A copy of the flight confirmation
     Apply now and complete our order form providing basic travel and personal details. We’ll take care of the rest keeping you apprised of your order’s progress over email.
3. Visa ValidityThis visa is valid for up to five years and is usually issued for multiple entries.  
4. Visa ConditionsApplicants who have visited Canada for purposes other than tourism must check with Canadian immigration that they are not registered as a “previous resident” as this will need to be revoked prior to application.  Applicants who have a criminal record or have been deported or removed from any country may not be eligible for a visa or visa exemption and must contact the Embassy directly for confirmation.

Canada Visa FAQs

When is the best time to apply for my Canada visa?
The best time to apply for your Canada visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

Do I have to send you my passport to get a Canada visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Canada visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.