Canada Visa for Indonesian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Indonesian passport holders need a visa to enter Canada. Apply at a Canada embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
- Max stay
- Varies
- Visa cost
- CAD 100
- How to apply
- Embassy / visa centre
- Processing
- 14-60 days
How Indonesian citizens apply for a Canada visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Canada embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Canada officially admits Indonesian citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
eTA / e-permit · up to 180 days
Citizens of the 17 eligible visa-required countries may apply for a Canadian eTA (instead of a visitor visa) if they currently hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
canada.ca ↗Visa-free · up to 180 days
As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the United States are exempt from both visa and eTA requirements for all methods of travel to Canada (air, land, sea). Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
canada.ca ↗Canada visa cost for Indonesian citizens
Visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa), single or multiple entry
CAD 100 (~$73)
Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026
Canada visa types
Temporary Resident Visa (Visitor Visa)
Tourism, visiting family, short business trips
- Apply online via IRCC.
- Most nationalities require a TRV; some require only an eTA.
- Fee is CAD 100.
Business Visitor
Short business trips: attend meetings, conferences and events, buy Canadian goods, or receive/give after-sales service - without entering the Canadian labour market
- Not a separate visa: a business visitor travels on a visitor visa (TRV, CAD 100) or an eTA (CAD 7) depending on nationality.
- No work permit needed.
- Main source of income and principal place of business must remain outside Canada.
- Stay up to 6 months.
Transit Visa
Visa-required nationals passing through a Canadian airport en route to another country, transiting in 48 hours or less
- Free of charge (no processing fee).
- Required for visa-required nationals connecting through a Canadian airport for 48 hours or less.
- Not needed if you already hold a valid Canadian visitor visa or are eTA-eligible and flying.
- Separate from the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and China Transit programs.
Other Canada visa categories (7)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Canada. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Study Permit
Studying at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) for programs longer than 6 months
- Requires acceptance letter from a DLI.
- Fee is CAD 150.
- Students can work up to 20 hours/week off-campus.
Work Permit (Employer-Specific)
Working for a specific Canadian employer
- Tied to one employer, job and location.
- Most require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the employer; CUSMA/USMCA and CETA provide LMIA-exempt streamlined pathways for US, Mexican, and EU nationals.
- Fee is CAD 155.
International Experience Canada (IEC) – Working Holiday
Living and working in Canada for up to 1–2 years (youth, select nationalities)
- Available for youth 18–35 from over 30 countries via bilateral agreements.
- Apply through IEC portal.
- Total fee is CAD 284.75 (CAD 184.75 IEC participation fee + CAD 100 open work permit holder fee), per the IRCC fee list updated 2026-07-02.
Open Work Permit
Work for almost any employer in Canada with no job offer or LMIA required (e.g., spouses of skilled workers/students, PGWP holders, IEC, PR applicants, vulnerable workers)
- Not job-specific - no LMIA, job offer or employer compliance fee needed.
- Available only in specific situations (spouses/common-law partners of skilled workers or students, PGWP holders, IEC Working Holiday, PR applicants, protected persons, vulnerable workers).
- Fee CAD 255 (CAD 155 work permit + CAD 100 open work permit holder fee).
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Graduates of eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to gain Canadian work experience after finishing their studies
- Open work permit for graduates of eligible DLIs.
- Length matches the study program (minimum 8 months) up to a maximum of 3 years; issued once per person.
- Fee CAD 255 (CAD 155 work permit + CAD 100 open work permit holder fee).
- Field-of-study and language eligibility criteria apply following the 2024–2025 reforms.
Super Visa (Parents and Grandparents)
Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to visit for extended periods
- Multiple-entry visa valid up to 10 years; each stay up to 5 years per entry (extendable by up to 2 more years from inside Canada).
- Requires qualifying medical insurance and proof the host child/grandchild meets the minimum income (LICO).
- Dependants cannot be included.
- Fee CAD 100 (same as a visitor visa).
Spouse or Common-Law Partner Sponsorship (Family Class)
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsoring a spouse, common-law/conjugal partner or dependent child for permanent residence
- Family-class permanent residence pathway (not a temporary visa).
- Sponsor must be 18+ and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Total fee CAD 1,260 (includes sponsorship, processing and right of permanent residence fees).
- A spouse/partner being sponsored from inside Canada may also apply for an open work permit while the application is processed.
Canada visa for Indonesian citizens - FAQ
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Yes - Indonesian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Canada embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Indonesian citizens need for Canada?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Canada visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.