OCI and entry document questions are easiest to sort out before flights are final.
We help travellers check route fit, passport timing, and document basics before booking India travel.
Use this practical summary as a starting point, then confirm the live rules and fee on the official authority site before applying.
Use this distinct route when the traveller has an OCI question, needs an Entry Visa for an eligible family or dependent situation, or is dealing with an Indian passport/OCI transition. It is not a substitute for checking the exact OCI or visa category with the Indian mission.
OCI, Entry Visa, and tourist eVisa are different routes. Entry Visa applications are handled through the Indian mission/BLS process; do not use the eVisa route simply because the trip is for tourism if the traveller’s document status calls for OCI or Entry Visa handling.
BLS Vancouver’s published Entry Visa examples are approximately CAD $114.70 for up to six months, CAD $168.70 for more than six months up to one year, and CAD $276.80 for more than one year up to five years, before courier or optional services. OCI fees and categories differ.
Plan for several weeks for a consular/BLS file and more time in peak periods. Biometrics and in-person submission requirements can apply, so do not schedule a tight departure around the ordinary estimate.
Start with the Consulate General of India in Vancouver and BLS Canada instructions. BLS indicates personal attendance and biometrics for visa applicants in the applicable age range; book the correct appointment and confirm payment/courier rules before attending.
Entry Visa validity can range from months to years and may be single or multiple entry; OCI is a separate long-term status document. The grant letter/card and current mission rules control.
Do not mix OCI, Entry Visa, tourist eVisa, and surrender-certificate requirements. Missing prior passport records, mismatched names, incomplete relationship evidence, or applying through the wrong BLS category can delay the file.
Written by Anadi Arora; reviewed by Globalduniya Travel Documentation Team. Last updated August 23, 2026. Rules, fees, and processing times can change.
Once the route is clear, we can help compare the flight, baggage, dates, and wider trip plan.
Use the official Indian visa portal and the relevant consulate or BLS channel for the current OCI or entry document instructions.
A quick, practical pass through the most common route questions before you book.
Globalduniya provides travel-document guidance and trip-planning support. We do not guarantee visa approval. Final visa and entry decisions are made by the relevant government, embassy, consulate, border officer, or visa authority.
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