e-Visa available Canada

Canada Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Canada — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

e-Visa available — Canada has no visa-on-arrival. Visa-exempt air travellers (including Singapore passport holders) need an eTA. Indian passport holders normally need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), but can use an eTA if they hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are arriving by air.

Canada visa at a glance

Government visa fee: CAD 7 per applicant
Processing time: Often within minutes; some cases take several days if documents are requested
Validity: Up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first (multiple entries)
Maximum stay: 180 days
Visa required?: Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting Canada by air (includes Singapore). Also open to Indian passport holders who currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, when arriving by air.
Arrival card: None (ArriveCAN optional for customs)

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Canada?

Travellers from USA citizens. can generally enter Canada without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Canada has no visa-on-arrival. Visa-exempt air travellers (including Singapore passport holders) need an eTA. Indian passport holders normally need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), but can use an eTA if they hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are arriving by air.. Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting Canada by air (includes Singapore). Also open to Indian passport holders who currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, when arriving by air.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from USA citizens. do not require a visa for Canada for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Canada visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Official fee: CAD 7 per applicant

Validity: Up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first (multiple entries)
Max stay: 180 days
Time to verify: Immediate
Time to approval: Often within minutes; some cases take several days if documents are requested
Processing time: Often within minutes; some cases take several days if documents are requested
Where to apply: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

Who needs it: Visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting Canada by air (includes Singapore). Also open to Indian passport holders who currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa OR held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, when arriving by air.

Visa-free: USA citizens.

Required documents

Valid passport
Payment card (credit/debit)
Valid email address
Travel details

Arrival card: None (ArriveCAN optional for customs)

eTA needed only for air arrivals; land/sea entry needs passport only.

Source: IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

Official fee: CAD 100 (visitor visa processing fee)

Validity: Up to 10 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first (single or multiple entry as issued)
Max stay: 180 days
Time to verify: N/A (full application review)
Time to approval: Varies by country; check IRCC's published processing times (often several weeks) plus biometrics
Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC's published processing times (often several weeks) plus biometrics
Where to apply: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visit-visa.html

Who needs it: Nationals of visa-required countries, including most Indian passport holders, travelling to Canada for tourism, family visits or business.

Required documents

Valid passport
Completed application forms
Digital photo
Proof of funds
Purpose-of-travel/supporting documents
Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: CAD 85 biometrics fee per person (CAD 170 family maximum)

Biometrics valid 10 years. Check IRCC "Do I need a visa" tool.

Source: IRCC · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Canada visa — frequently asked questions

No full visa is needed for air travel. Singapore is visa-exempt, so travellers only need an eTA (CAD 7) to fly to or transit Canada.

Generally yes, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). However, Indian citizens with a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa, or who held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, can instead get an eTA when flying to Canada.

The official IRCC fee is CAD 7 per person, paid only on the Government of Canada website.

The processing fee is CAD 100, plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee (CAD 170 family maximum).

Up to 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever is first, allowing multiple visits of up to 6 months each.

No. You must obtain either an eTA or a visitor visa before you travel; there is no visa on arrival.

No. The eTA is only required for travellers arriving by air; land and sea entries do not require it.

Most eTA approvals arrive by email within minutes, though some applications can take several days if further documents are requested.

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