🇨🇦 Canada
Complete documentation checklist for Indian Employment Visa applications for Canadian nationals and residents. Follow this comprehensive guide to ensure a smooth visa application process.
Your Visa Application Journey
Document Requirements
📌 Please ensure all the following documents are prepared before submitting your Employment Visa application. A complete application with properly arranged documents will significantly speed up the processing time.
📃 Personal Documents
💼 Employment Documents
Must include: Place of work in India, Annual salary (minimum USD 25,000 per annum), Job designation, Duration of contract
🗂️ Key Additional Documents
- The salary threshold of USD 25,000 is not applicable to ethnic cooks, language teachers (except English teachers), or diplomatic staff.
- The request letter from the Indian employer plays a key role in the Employment Visa application process. A clearly articulated letter that demonstrates the applicant's role, the nature of assignment and the need for the foreign national's expertise, when submitted with complete supporting documents can significantly contribute to smooth and timely visa processing.
- Non-Canadian nationals applying from Canada must have resided in Canada for at least 2 years and must provide valid proof of residency.
💰 Indian Employment Visa Fees - For Canadian Nationals
| VISA DURATION | Total Visa Fee (CAD$) |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 Months (Single/Multiple entry) | CAD$ 168.70 |
| More than 6 months up to 1 year (Multiple) | CAD$ 276.70 |
| More than 1 year up to 5 years | CAD$ 410.80 |
Fee must be deposited through bank transfer only before or at the time of visa application.
📌 Note: Visa fees are non-refundable and may vary based on different nationalities, individual circumstances or consular discretion.
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