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Can Canadians apply for a 5-year Indian visa online?
Yes, the 5-year multiple-entry tourist e-Visa is fully available to Canadian passport holders through the online system.
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Indian eVisa for Canadian Citizens – Eligibility, Validity & Application Guide
Canadian citizens have enjoyed a full restoration of Indian e-Visa services as of late 2023. This digital travel authorization is the primary gateway for Canadians traveling from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary to the Indian subcontinent for tourism, family visits, or commercial endeavors. The e-Visa system eliminates the historical need for mailing physical passports to processing centers. The entire application is conducted via a digital interface, resulting in an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) that is presented to immigration officials upon arrival at designated Indian ports.
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Overview of Indian eVisa eligibility for Canadians
Every Canadian citizen traveling to India for short-term stays (up to 180 days per visit) is eligible for the e-Visa. This includes those traveling for leisure, business meetings, or medical consultations. You must hold an ordinary Canadian passport with at least two blank pages for entry/exit stamps.
Available Indian eVisa types for Canadian passport holders
Canadians can select from several electronic categories: 1. e-Tourist Visa (30-Day, 1-Year, or 5-Year). 2. e-Business Visa (1-Year multiple entry). 3. e-Medical and Medical Attendant Visas. 4. e-Conference and e-Ayush Visas for specialized travel.
Validity & stay rules (tourist, business, medical)
For tourist and business purposes, Canadians are typically granted up to 180 days of continuous stay per visit on long-term visas. The 30-day tourist visa allows for a double entry, while the 1-year and 5-year options allow for unlimited entries within the validity period. Medical visas are valid for 60 days with triple entry.
Documents required from Canadian applicants
To proceed, you will need: • A clear, color PDF scan of your Canadian passport bio-page. • A digital, square photograph with a white background in JPEG format. • For business travel: a scan of your business card. • For medical travel: an invitation letter from an accredited Indian hospital.
Eligibility for Canada Citizens
Citizens of Canada holding ordinary passports valid for at least six months from the date of arrival are eligible. Diplomatic or official passport holders must apply for traditional visas.
Official Processing Times
Canadian applications generally conclude within 3 to 5 business days. We recommend initiating the process at least one week before scheduled departure to account for potential government queries.
Application Fees
Fees for Canadians are subject to standard international tiers. The 1-year and 5-year multiple-entry tourist visas are particularly popular among the Indo-Canadian community for frequent travel.
Important: Embassy & Consulate Notice
The High Commission of India in Ottawa and Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver manage traditional consular services and paper-based visa categories. The e-Visa is a separate digital stream managed centrally by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. While official portals exist, our service provides Canadian applicants with manual document review and formatting assistance. We are an independent visa consultancy and are not affiliated with the High Commission of India in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to visit the consulate in Toronto or Vancouver?
No, if you are applying for an e-Visa, the entire process is handled digitally and does not require an appointment or physical visit.
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How long can a Canadian stay in India on an e-Tourist visa?
Canadian citizens are generally permitted to stay for up to 180 days continuously on a 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa.
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Is the e-Visa valid for entry by land from Nepal?
No, like all Indian e-Visas, entry is restricted to 31 designated international airports and 5 major seaports. Entry via land borders requires a traditional paper visa.
India e-Visa Fees: Government Fee vs All-Inclusive
Government fee (paid to India)
$10–$80
Varies by visa type & nationality. This is the fee the Government of India charges; UK, US & Canadian citizens can pay more (UK 5-year is notably higher).
Our all-inclusive price
from $97
Includes the government fee plus expert document review, Govt-spec photo formatting, application submission & live status tracking. No hidden charges.
See your exact priceApply eVisa India is a private facilitation & document-review service and is not affiliated with the Government of India. Government fees are set by the Government of India and can change; check the latest fee for your nationality during application.
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Disclaimer: Apply eVisa India is a private, independent visa assistance and document-review service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of India. Official e-Visa applications can be submitted directly on the Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in.