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Canada Visa from Kerala: Tourist and Family Visit Visas
Visiting Canada for a holiday, or to see your son, daughter or grandchild there? Both use the same visitor visa (TRV), applied for online. Canada has no visa centre in Kerala, so fingerprints are given once in Bengaluru or Chennai. Visa Xpert, Kochi prepares the full online application at a fixed all-in price of ₹17,500 per person, government fees included.
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Which Canada visa do you need?
Both pages carry the current fee, documents, the Bengaluru/Chennai biometrics step and FAQs.
Quick answer
A Canada visitor visa from Kerala costs C$100 plus C$85 for biometrics (about ₹12,600 together). Visa Xpert’s all-in price is ₹17,500 per person including those fees; only the ₹2,000 passport courier after approval is extra. You apply online through the IRCC portal, give fingerprints once at VFS Global Bengaluru or Chennai, and wait for IRCC’s decision – a few weeks to a few months in 2026. Most approved visitors get a multiple-entry visa valid up to 10 years.
Canada visas compared
Government fees in Canadian dollars; rupee amounts approximate and included in our all-in price.
| Visa | Government fee | Processing time | Where to apply from Kerala | Our charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist / visitor visa (TRV) | C$100 + C$85 biometrics ≈ ₹12,600 | Few weeks to a few months (IRCC live estimate) | Online via IRCC portal from Kochi; biometrics at VFS Bengaluru or Chennai; passport stamping by courier | ₹17,500 all-in (fees included); courier ₹2,000 after approval |
| Family visit visa (TRV) | C$100 + C$85 biometrics ≈ ₹12,600; families capped at C$500 + C$170 | Few weeks to a few months; apply 3 months before events | Same as above, with invitation and relationship documents | ₹17,500 all-in per person |
| Super Visa (parents and grandparents) | C$100 + C$85 biometrics, plus mandatory Canadian medical insurance | Several months; medical exam required | Online via IRCC portal; biometrics at VFS Bengaluru or Chennai | Ask us for a quote |
IRCC fees checked on canada.ca on 4 November 2026. The rupee figure for our all-in price is confirmed when you call, as it moves with the Canadian dollar.
How Visa Xpert helps with Canada visas
IRCC officers decide every application and refuse files they find weak on funds or ties; no consultant can promise a visa, and we are not VFS or the High Commission. What we do from Kochi is present your real situation completely and clearly.
- Honest assessment firstApply now, wait, or strengthen the file – we tell you before you pay ₹17,500.
- IRCC forms and uploadsAccount creation, IMM 5257 and IMM 5645, document scanning and uploads in the format IRCC expects.
- Clear purpose and tiesA plain explanation letter about your trip, your funds and your reasons to return to Kerala.
- Biometrics and stamping logisticsVFS Bengaluru or Chennai booking, passport courier after approval and tracking until the stamped passport is back.
Canada visa from Kerala: frequently asked questions
Is there a Canada visa centre in Kerala?
No. The nearest VFS Global Canada centres are Bengaluru and Chennai, and you visit once for fingerprints and photo (valid 10 years). Everything else is online and handled from our Kochi office.
How much does a Canada visitor visa cost from Kerala?
C$100 for the visa plus C$85 for biometrics (about ₹12,600). Visa Xpert’s all-in price is ₹17,500 per person including those fees and our service; the only extra is about ₹2,000 courier for passport stamping after approval.
How long does a Canada visitor visa take in 2026?
IRCC’s published estimate for India has ranged from a few weeks to a few months during 2026. We check the live figure with you on the day you apply, and recommend applying at least three months before travel.
Tourist visa or family visit visa – which should my parents apply for?
Both are the same visitor visa (TRV) with the same fee. Parents visiting children include an invitation, the child’s Canadian status proof and relationship documents, so we file it as a family visit. For stays longer than six months they can consider the Super Visa.
What is the Super Visa?
A multi-entry visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents allowing stays of up to five years per entry. It needs the child’s income proof, a medical exam and Canadian medical insurance. We quote it separately.
Do I need a Canada visa if I have a US visa?
If you hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, or had a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, you may qualify for an eTA (C$7) when flying to Canada instead of a TRV. We check this before you pay for a full application.
How much bank balance do I need for a Canada visa?
There is no official minimum. Show regular income and savings that comfortably cover the trip – roughly C$100 or more per day plus flights – and strong reasons to return: job, business, family or property in Kerala.
Is Visa Xpert part of VFS Global or the Canadian High Commission?
No. Visa Xpert is an independent consultancy in Kochi since 2015 with 8,700+ Google reviews. IRCC decides; VFS collects biometrics. We prepare, submit and track – no guarantees.
Official sources
- IRCC – Visit Canada
- IRCC – Check processing times
- IRCC – Fee list
- VFS Global – Canada visa application centres in India
Last checked: 4 November 2026. Government fees, exchange rates and processing times change; we confirm the latest before you pay anything.
Ready to apply for your Canada visa?
Send your travel dates and passport photo on WhatsApp. We will check the current IRCC processing time and send the checklist for your profile the same day.
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