Best Way for Indians to Visit Canada: eTA vs Visa
Browse more guides: Canada travel | North America destinations I've helped four people in my circle apply for Canada in the last eighteen months - my cousin in Bengaluru, two former colleagues in Hyderabad, and my father for a Super Visa to visit my sister in Mississauga. Every one of them asked the same question: "Do I need a visa, or can I just get one of those quick online things like the eTA?" The short answer is almost always the visa. The longer answer involves a 2023 rule change, a US visa shortcut almost nobody uses correctly, and a fee structure that surprises people because IRCC quotes everything in Canadian dollars. Numbers below are the 2026 IRCC fees, current as of April. Canadian immigration changes processing times often, so always cross-check the official IRCC site before you submit anything. Why an eTA Is Almost Never the Answer for Indians The eTA - Electronic Travel Authorization . Is the cheap, fast online permit that costs CAD 7. It's for vi...