Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Yes, Canadian citizens need an e-Visa or regular visa to enter India.
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eVisa typically takes 3–7 working days.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Consider for rural stays, especially in monsoon season.
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Consider for aid workers, remote travel, or outbreak areas.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Canadian citizens travelling to India for tourism or short business trips must apply for an e-Visa online before their departure. While the e-Visa simplifies the application process, it's crucial to complete it well in advance and adhere to all requirements.
For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Canadian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism / short business trip |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | Up to 30 days for tourist e-Visa (extendable to 180 days with a regular visa, rules vary) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond intended stay |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes, or onward ticket |
| Arrival form | Required (usually in-flight or on arrival) |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
No, Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourism or business trips to Japan.
Read the dossierYes, Canadian citizens need an e-Visa to travel to Vietnam for tourism or a short business trip.
Read the dossierNo, Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist or business trips to Thailand.
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