Whether you want to visit, study, work or settle in Canada, the application starts with choosing the right category and preparing your documents well. We guide you through each step, from the first conversation to submission.
Visa options
- Tourist visa – for holidays and visits to family or friends.
- Student visa – for studying at a Canadian institution, where you usually need a study permit.
- Work visa – for working in Canada, where you usually need a work permit.
- Business visa – for short business trips, meetings and events.
- Dependent visa – for eligible spouses, partners and children joining a family member in Canada.
- Permanent residency (PR) – for eligible applicants who plan to settle in Canada.
Who it is for
This page is for visitors, students, skilled workers and families applying to Canada from India. If you are weighing up a temporary visa against a permanent residence pathway, we can talk through both at a consultation.
General documentation
- A valid passport, and your previous passports if you have them
- Proof of the purpose of your stay, such as an invitation, a letter of acceptance or a job offer
- Proof of funds, such as bank statements and income documents
- Educational and work experience documents, where your category needs them
- Family documents, such as marriage or birth certificates, for dependent applications
Requirements usually vary with the visa type and your personal circumstances. The exact checklist depends on your profile and the current embassy, VFS or official checklist, and Miras confirms it with you at consultation.
Application process
- Consultation: you tell us about your plans and we suggest the visa category that fits them.
- Document check: we review your documents against the current checklist and point out anything missing or unclear.
- Application and biometrics: we help you prepare and submit your application, and book a biometrics appointment where one is needed, usually at the official visa application centre.
- Decision: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reviews your application and makes the decision. We help you follow its progress and explain the next steps.
How Miras helps
Canadian applications often involve several documents that need to line up with each other. We check that your forms, letters and financial documents tell a consistent story before you submit.
- Advice on the category that fits your plans
- A document checklist for you and any family members applying with you
- Review of your forms and supporting documents
- Help with submission and biometrics booking
- Updates while your application is being processed
Thinking about settling in Canada? Our PR visa assistance page explains how we help with the permanent residence pathways that may suit your profile. Decisions rest with IRCC, and we never promise an outcome.