Entry Visa
Entry Visa is granted to foreign nationals of Indian origin and their dependent family members including spouse and children.
*Applicants of Pakistani origin are requested to see this link before applying for an Indian visa.
Documents Required
- Duly filled up and printed copy of the Online Application Form (click here).
- Valid Canadian/Foreign passport* (Original and Copy)
- Proof of Address
- Photograph (link)
- Surrender Certificate (mandatory only for Indian origin foreign nationals)
- fee (For Canadian nationals link) (For non-Canadian nationals link)
Additional documents for Entry visa application on the basis of parentage
- Birth Certificate showing names of both parents (Canadian Birth Certificate should be accompanied by a self-declaration about authenticity of the certificate; - Indian/third country birth certificate to be attested by MEA/Embassy of third country before submission)
- Indian Passport copies of Indian origin parent(s)
- Copy of Canadian Passport and Cancelled Indian Passport/Surrender Certificate of both the parents (if parents are no longer Indian citizens)
Additional documents for Entry Visa application for minor
- Minor Consent form signed by both parents. (link)
- Birth Certificate showing names of both parents (Canadian Birth Certificate should be accompanied by a self-declaration of parents about authenticity of the certificate; - Indian/third country birth certificate to be attested by MEA/Embassy of third country before submission)
- Marriage Certificate of parents (Canadian Marriage Certificate should be accompanied by a self-declaration of parents about authenticity of the certificate; - Indian/third country marriage certificate to be attested by MEA/Embassy of third country before submission
- Indian Passport copies/Surrender Certificate of Indian origin parent(s)
- Canadian Passport copies of both the parents
- For child having single parent-enclose copy of child custody order from court (having sole custody of the child with the parent applying for visa) / Death Certificate, etc. as the case maybe.
Additional documents for Entry Visa applications on spousal basis
- Marriage Certificate (Canadian Marriage Certificate should be accompanied by a self-declaration signed by the couple about the authenticity of the certificate; - Indian/third country marriage certificate to be attested by Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi/Embassy of third country before submission. Marriage certificate issued by any other country needs to be attested by that Country's Embassy/Consulate in Canada.
- Indian Passport copies/Surrender Certificate of the Indian origin spouse
Please see the clarifications in respect of Entry Visa for applicant whose Indian Passport was surrendered prior June, 2010 here...
For affidavit to be submitted with Visa application by Person of Indian origin submitting copy of Landing Paper, click here...
Note:
- For details about the above, please see the Information Booklet. Please go through all the details mentioned in the Checklist, Information Booklet and application form carefully before submitting the application.
- In case required, additional documents can be asked by the Consulate.
- While submitting the application, please keep the documents with the application form as per the above serial order.
Please refer the FAQs page for quries regarding the application process.
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