India in Canada — Official Government Sources

Adult Tatkal

Application Fee

303 CAD$

Adult Tatkal (15 Years and above) 303 3 1.7 307.7

Source: BLS International Canada — Visa - New Booklet or Renewal

Advance Declaration

Processing Time

50 percent faster

edit, confirm (certify) or update your declaration at a kiosk or eGate; it's up to 50% faster

Source: CBSA — Advance Declaration (ArriveCAN)

Validity Period

72 hours

prepare your declaration at your own pace, and from the location of your choice, up to 72 hours before a flight

Source: CBSA — Advance Declaration (ArriveCAN)

Participating Airports

10

Participating airports Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) (Terminals 1 and 3) Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) Québec City Jean Les…

Source: CBSA — Advance Declaration (ArriveCAN)

Afghanistan Nationals

Registration Deadline

14 days

In all other cases, Afghanistan nationals are required to register with the FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival irrespective of the duration of the visa.

Source: MEA India — Visa - Visa Related Services by FRROs/FROs

Alcoholic Beverages

Import Limit 48 Hours Liquor

1.14 litres

Up to 1.14 litres of alcoholic beverages.

Source: CBSA — Bringing Goods to Canada

Import Limit 48 Hours Beer

8.5 litres

Up to 8.5 litres of beer or ale.

Source: CBSA — Bringing Goods to Canada

Import Limit 48 Hours Wine

1.5 litres

If you have been away from Canada for 48 hours or more, you are allowed to import one of the following amounts of alcohol free of duty and taxes: Up to 1.5 litres of wine.

Source: CBSA — Bringing Goods to Canada

Apostille

Outsourced Agency Fee

Rs 84 INR

Apostille Rs 50 per apostille sticker Rs 84 per document.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Scanning Charge

Rs 3 INR

Rs. 3 per page.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Application Fee

Rs 50 INR

A fee of Rs 50 is payable for Apostille of document.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Apostille And Normal Attestation

Decentralization Date

January 01 2019

W.e.f. January 01 2019, Attestation/Apostille services have been decentralized to Branch Secretariats/RPOs in 16 cities.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Apostille Service

Service Provider End Date

February 1 2026

with effect from 1st February 2026, M/s. Alankit Ltd would cease to be an Authorised Service Provider for receipt and delivery of documents for Attestation/Apostille.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Decentralization Date

January 01 2019

W.e.f. January 01 2019, Attestation/Apostille services have been decentralized to Branch Secretariats/RPOs in 16 cities.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

End Date

1st February 2026

with effect from 1st February 2026, M/s. Alankit Ltd would cease to be an Authorised Service Provider for receipt and delivery of documents for Attestation/Apostille on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

End Date For Service Provider

1st February 2026

with effect from 1st February 2026, M/s. Alankit Ltd would cease to be an Authorised Service Provider for receipt and delivery of documents for Attestation/Apostille.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Outsourced Agency Fee

Rs 84 INR

Apostille Rs 50 per apostille sticker Rs 84 per document.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Scanning Charge

Rs 3 INR

Rs. 3 per page.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Application Fee

Rs 50 INR

A fee of Rs 50 is payable for Apostille of document.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Assurance-santé De L’ontario

Newborn Registration Timeframe Late

90 days

si vous vous présentez après un délai de 90 jours suivant sa naissance, apportez un document attestant de sa citoyenneté canadienne

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

New Card Delivery Timeframe

8 weeks

La nouvelle carte Santé de votre bébé vous sera envoyée par la poste au cours des huit semaines après l’envoi du formulaire Inscription des nouveau-nés à l’Assurance-santé de l’Ontario.

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

Newborn Registration Timeframe

90 days

si vous vous présentez dans un délai de 90 jours suivant sa naissance, apportez un document attestant de l’endroit où votre bébé est né

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

Physical Presence Threshold Initial

153 days

présence physique en Ontario pendant au moins 153 jours sur les 183 premiers jours immédiatement après votre date d’établissement dans la province

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

Re Registration Threshold

212 days

Si vous avez quitté l’Ontario pendant plus de 212 jours au cours d’une période de 12 mois, vous aurez peut-être à vous réinscrire à l’Assurance-santé de l’Ontario

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

Physical Presence Threshold

153 days

présence physique en Ontario pendant 153 jours au cours de toute période de 12 mois

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

Waiting Period

0 days

Il n’y a plus de délai de carence avant d’être couvert par l’Assurance-santé de l’Ontario.

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

Work Permit Duration

6 months

présence en Ontario dans le cadre d’un permis de travail valide et travail à temps plein en Ontario, pour un employeur ontarien, pendant au moins 6 mois

Source: OHIP — Healthcare - OHIP Registration

Attestation/apostille Services

Decentralization Date

1st January 2019

W.e.f. January 01 2019, Attestation/Apostille services have been decentralized to Branch Secretariats/RPOs in 16 cities.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Decentralization Start Date

January 01 2019

W.e.f. January 01 2019, Attestation/Apostille services have been decentralized to Branch Secretariats/RPOs in 16 cities.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Bachelorhood/single Status Certificate

Required Documents

Attested/apostilled by the Attestation Section of the Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division

Thereafter, it is to be attested/apostilled by the Attestation Section of the Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Single Status Certificate

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work-permit

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CRA

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Consular Services

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MHA

Residency - Foreigners Division

OCI Services

OCI Online Application

OHIP

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