Home / Business and Economy / Canada Visas: India Sees Minor Hike, Major Delays Elsewhere
Canada Visas: India Sees Minor Hike, Major Delays Elsewhere
20 Aug
Summary
- Indian visitor visa wait time increased by one day to 31 days.
- Indian study permit wait is same as US, work permits take longer.
- Super Visa for Indians is 56 days, much faster than US processing.
Canada has maintained its processing times for work and study permits for Indian applicants as of August 19, 2026. However, the estimated wait for visitor visas for Indians has slightly increased by one day to 31 days. Super Visa processing for Indian applicants continues to be 56 days.
Compared to other countries, India's wait time for study permits is currently the same as for applicants from the United States. Work permit processing for Indians takes longer than for applicants from both the US and the Philippines. Visitor visa wait times also show a disparity, with 31 days for Indians versus 21 days for US and Philippine applicants.
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clarifies that these processing times are estimates and not guarantees. Actual wait times can fluctuate based on application complexity, application volume, resource availability, and the need for additional documents. The IRCC processed 1.57 million temporary residence applications in the first six months of 2026.
