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 48 hours
• Valid for up to 2 entries
• Zero fee requirement
• 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 48 hours, provided that you do not cross the immigration controls.
 

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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 48 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 processing fees required
• 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:

• An original and valid passport
• 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

IRCC does not charge fees to apply for a Canada Transit visa, which is free to obtain.
 

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.
 

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