Canada Tourist Visa (Temporary Resident Visa, TRV) application process for Indian passport holders
 

1. Eligibility & Mandatory Conditions

   • Precise criteria for Indian nationals: passport validity requirements, character and health standards, genuine-temporary-entrant proof, financial sufficiency, and acceptable travel purposes.

2. Document Checklist & Supporting Evidence

   • Passport specifications and photocopy guidelines

   • Completed forms (IMM 5257 and declarations)

   • Recent passport-style photographs (size, background, format)

   • Financial proof: bank statements, payslips, tax returns, investment or asset documents

   • Ties to India: employment or enrollment letters, property deeds, family dependency evidence

   • Travel itinerary: confirmed round-trip flights and accommodation

   • Cover letter outlining purpose and duration of stay

   • Invitation/support letters from Canadian hosts (if applicable)

   • Police clearance certificate and medical exam reports, if required

   • Any other documents mandated by the latest IRCC guidelines

3. Permitted & Prohibited Activities

   • Allowed: tourism, visiting family/friends, attending events or business meetings (no paid work or long-term studies)

   • Prohibited: employment, intent to settle, study courses over 6 months, long-term medical treatment, or overstay

4. Recent Policy & Process Updates (2025)

   • New document-format requirements or digital upload protocols

   • Changes in health/character screening or biometric procedures

   • Updates to online application platforms or supporting guidelines

5. Application Submission Guidance

   • Step-by-step lodgment via the IRCC portal: account setup, document uploads, biometrics scheduling, and tracking

   • Best practices for timely responses to IRCC requests

6. Role & Added Value of Professional Visa Providers (JKVTravel.com)

   • How agents pre-assess eligibility, tailor document checklists, verify completeness, and assist with digital submissions and biometrics appointments

   • Ongoing support: application tracking, liaising with IRCC, and advising on additional requests

   • A clear note that while professional assistance reduces errors and refusal risk, final approval is at IRCC’s sole discretion and no agent can guarantee 100% success.