Last Updated 11 September 2026

Why apply for a Canada Transit Visa?

A Canada Transit Visa is an official document attached to your passport that allows you to transit through a Canadian airport. Individuals having a layover in Canada while migrating to another destination will need a Canada Transit visa to transit through Canada.

• Transit through any Canadian airport
• Remain in Canada for up to 24 hours
• Valid for up to 2 entries
• Processed within a few weeks or less

 With a Canadian Transit visa, you can stay and wait for your connecting flight in a Canadian airport for up to 24 hours, provided that you do not cross the immigration controls.
 

*Canadian immigration services are provided by Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Licence No. R706545. 

Canada Transit Visa for Indians

Indian travelers transiting through Canada must apply for a Canada Transit visa. The Canada transit visa is attached to your passport, allowing you to travel through any Canadian airport.
 

Indians having two connecting international flights at a Canadian airport will also need a Canada Transit Visa. Your Canada transit must be less than 24 hours to qualify for this visa. If your Canada transit is more than 48 hours, you must apply for a Canada Visitor Visa.

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Benefits of a Canada Transit Visa

The following are the benefits of a Canada Transit Visa:

• Stay in Canada for up to 48 hours
• No biometrics fee required
• Valid for up to 2 entries
• No CRS score required

Who can apply for a Canada Transit Visa?

You would be eligible for a Canada transit visa if you meet any of the criteria mentioned below:

• You are from a visa-required country
• Your international flight has a layover at a Canadian airport before reaching the final destination
• You have a connecting flight from a Canadian airport
• You will have to transit through Canada within 48hours or less
• You are ineligible for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

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Canada Transit Visa Requirements

The following are the documents required for a Canada Transit Visa for Indians:

• Original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
• Proof of medical insurance
• Completed visa application form
• Family information form
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Details of travel itinerary
• Details of connecting flights
• Medical fitness certificate
• Police clearance certificate
• Other documents specified by the IRCC

How to apply for a Canada Transit Visa?

The steps to apply for a Canada Transit Visa are listed below:

Step 1: Create an IRCC account

Step 2: Fill out the visa application form

Step 3: Upload the documents required according to the checklist

Step 4: Submit the biometrics

Step 5: Wait for approval

Step 6: Get your Canada Transit Visa
 

Canada Transit visa fees

Indian nationals must pay the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) fee when applying for a Canada Transit Visa through the IRCC portal.

Canada Transit Visa Processing Time

Once you submit your Canada Transit Visa application form, the IRCC reviews and processes it. The processing time is a few weeks or less, depending on the visa office and the requirement for additional documents.
 

How Y-Axis Supports Your Canada Application? 

Y-Axis Australia acts as a registered immigration Agent supporting Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Licence No. R706545, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). 
As your administrative support team, Y-Axis can assist you with:

• Gathering and organising your supporting documents
• Coordinating appointments and communication on your behalf
• Providing general, publicly available information about Canadian immigration programmes

• Referring you to Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, RCIC Licence No. R706545 for all regulated advice, eligibility assessments, and application representation 

• All regulated immigration advice, eligibility assessments, and application representation are the exclusive responsibility of Omid Rezaei Dastgerdi, RCIC Licence No. R706545 

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