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Vancouver is the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada and the gateway between North America and Asia. The Metro Vancouver Regional District covers nearly 3,000 square kilometres across 21 municipalities and is home to over 2.6 million people. According to the 2021 Census by Statistics Canada, the South Asian community is the largest visible minority group in Metro Vancouver — with over 365,000 residents of South Asian origin, the vast majority of whom are of Indian heritage. This makes Metro Vancouver one of the largest Indian-Canadian centres in the country, second only to the Greater Toronto Area.
What makes Vancouver unique is the geography of its Indian community. While the City of Vancouver itself has significant Indian presence — particularly around the iconic Punjabi Market on Main Street between 49th and 51st Avenue, and across South Vancouver, Kerrisdale, and the West End — the true heart of the community is in Surrey. Surrey is home to one of the largest concentrations of Punjabi-Sikh residents anywhere in the world outside of Punjab itself. Newton, Whalley, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, and Guildford form a Punjabi-Canadian heartland that includes the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara on Scott Road — one of the largest gurdwaras in North America. Beyond Surrey, growing Indian communities thrive in Richmond, Delta, North Delta, Langley, New Westminster, and on the North Shore.
Vancouver’s Indian community is also exceptionally diverse. Punjabi-origin families dominate, but there are large and active Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayali, and Bengali communities as well. Many work in BC’s booming tech sector centred around downtown Vancouver and Yaletown, the trucking and logistics industries that anchor Surrey’s economy, healthcare across Vancouver General Hospital and Surrey Memorial Hospital, the Port of Vancouver and aerospace sector, and a constant stream of international students at UBC, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and BCIT.
Whether you are a UBC student couriering transcripts to Bangalore for a WES evaluation, a Punjabi family in Newton Surrey shipping Diwali sweets to Jalandhar, a tech professional in Yaletown sending property documents to Hyderabad, a healthcare worker at Surrey Memorial posting OCI papers to Kerala, a Tamil family in Richmond couriering Pongal gifts to Chennai, or a small business owner on Main Street’s Punjabi Market shipping commercial samples to Mumbai — the demand for a reliable, affordable courier to India from Vancouver is constant and high-volume.
Couriers to India (CTI) is a one-way shipping service built only for the Canada-to-India route. Since 2013, we have shipped tens of thousands of parcels from across Metro Vancouver to every corner of the subcontinent. We work directly with DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT to give you wholesale rates that no general courier in BC can match. Free doorstep pickup across the entire City of Vancouver, plus Surrey, Richmond, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, and the North Shore. Real-time tracking. Our team in India helps your receiver with KYC (the identity check Indian customs requires) before your parcel even lands. No hidden fees.
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Metro Vancouver has no shortage of courier options — every major global carrier operates here, and dozens of regional players have set up shop along Scott Road and Main Street to serve the Indian community. So why does a one-way India specialist matter? Because shipping to India is not the same as shipping to the United States, the UK, or anywhere else. India operates its own customs identity verification system, has a vast pin code network reaching from Mumbai to remote Punjabi villages, and presents climate extremes that destroy poorly packed parcels. CTI focuses only on the Canada-to-India route, and that focus changes everything:
Indian customs (CBIC) requires every parcel receiver to provide a government identity document — typically an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Indian Passport. This step is called KYC. General couriers leave it entirely to the receiver to figure out, which means parcels often sit in Indian customs warehouses while families scramble to get documents uploaded. CTI handles it differently. Our India-based team contacts your receiver directly by phone and WhatsApp — in Punjabi, Hindi, or English — before the parcel arrives, walks them through the document upload, and ensures clearance is sorted in advance. For Vancouver’s Surrey-based community sending to elderly relatives in Punjabi villages, this single step prevents the most common cause of delays.
DHL and FedEx do their best work in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Chennai. Their networks weaken substantially beyond the metro tier. CTI was designed for India’s entire pin code system. We deliver to over 10,000 pin codes — reaching every village in Punjab’s Doaba and Malwa regions (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Moga, Bathinda, Patiala), tier-2 cities like Coimbatore and Patna, and rural addresses across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and the Northeast. Vancouver’s parcels overwhelmingly head to small-town Punjab — and that is exactly where our network strength lies.
Vancouver has one of the mildest climates in Canada — wet winters around 5°C, summers in the low 20s. India is the opposite — monsoon humidity in July, 40-degree heat in May, dust storms in the north, and saltwater coastal corrosion in Kerala and Mumbai. A parcel packed in Vancouver’s damp coastal weather can land in Chennai’s 38-degree summer or in Punjab during a sandstorm. That climate gap demands moisture-sealed boxes, spill-proof inner wrapping, and reinforced packaging built for the destination. We pack for India, not for the Vancouver leg of the journey.
Vancouver is Canada’s gateway to Asia and one of the busiest international freight corridors in North America. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) handles enormous India-bound traffic every week. CTI consolidates all our Metro Vancouver freight onto this single corridor, and that single-route volume gives us direct wholesale carrier rates with DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT that no general Vancouver courier can match. For multi-box excess baggage in particular — a constant need from Surrey families and UBC/SFU students — this rate structure makes CTI dramatically cheaper than airline excess baggage or any local competitor.
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Metro Vancouver is, alongside the GTA, one of the two great Indian-Canadian centres of the country. The community spans every linguistic, regional, and religious group within the Indian diaspora — but its sheer scale in Surrey is unlike anywhere else in Canada. Surrey alone is home to over 175,000 South Asian residents, with neighbourhoods like Newton, Whalley, and Fleetwood having Punjabi-origin populations that exceed 50% in some census tracts. The Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara on Scott Road, the Khalsa Diwan Society Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver, and dozens of smaller community gurdwaras across the region anchor a Sikh community that traces back over a century to the original Komagata Maru era.
The City of Vancouver itself has its own deep Indian heritage. The Punjabi Market on Main Street between 49th and 51st Avenue is one of the oldest South Asian commercial corridors in North America — dating back to the 1970s and still home to sari shops, jewellers, restaurants, and grocers. South Vancouver, Kerrisdale, and the West End all have established Indian communities, particularly among professionals, students, and academics linked to UBC. Richmond has a growing South Indian community, especially Tamil families. Delta, Langley, and the North Shore round out the picture.
These communities ship to India constantly. Property and land papers travel back to Punjab villages where families still hold ancestral farmland. Diwali, Vaisakhi, Lohri, Pongal, Onam, and wedding-season parcels cross the Pacific by the tens of thousands every year. Students at UBC and SFU send WES evaluation documents and university transcripts. Truckers and small business owners across Surrey ship machinery parts, garment samples, and bulk product orders. Healthcare workers send OCI applications and consular paperwork. Vancouver needs a courier service that knows this volume, this destination network, and this community as deeply as the community itself — and that is what CTI delivers.
Vaisakhi / Baisakhi (April): Vancouver hosts one of the largest Vaisakhi parades in the world — the Surrey Vaisakhi parade typically draws over 500,000 people. Many families send gifts and clothing to relatives in Punjab around this time. Book 2 weeks ahead for standard, 1 week for express.
Raksha Bandhan (August): Book 10–14 days before. Express service recommended. Rakhi threads and small gift boxes are our most popular items.
Onam (August–September): Significant for Vancouver’s Malayali community. Kasavu sarees, snacks, and gifts to family in Kerala. Book 2 weeks ahead for standard service.
Diwali (October–November): Our busiest period of the year. Book 2–3 weeks before Diwali. Peak surcharges may apply in the final 10 days. Sweets, clothing, and diyas are the top items shipped.
Wedding Season — Punjab (November–February): Sarees, salwar suits, sherwanis, wedding cards, and decorative items. This is one of Vancouver’s highest-volume shipping periods, particularly from Surrey. Book 2 weeks early.
Pongal / Makar Sankranti (January): Important for Vancouver’s Tamil and Telugu communities. Book 2 weeks ahead.
Christmas / New Year (December): Canadian gifts, BC-made specialties, winter clothing. Book before December 10 for pre-Christmas delivery in India.
General Rule: Express service runs 5–7 days door-to-door including pickup. Standard runs 14–16 days. Add 2–3 buffer days during peak festival periods.
Need to send papers to India fast? Our express document service is the safest option when you have a property registration deadline, an embassy appointment, a sub-registrar deadline in Punjab, or any other paperwork that simply has to land on time. Documents count as non-commercial paper in Indian customs and clear duty-free, usually within 24–48 hours of landing.
Documents commonly shipped from Vancouver:
Delivery: 3–5 business days | Starting from $15 CAD
Vancouver sends a constant flow of gift parcels to India — Vaisakhi hampers from Surrey to Punjab, Diwali sweets from Newton to Jalandhar, Onam gifts from Richmond to Kochi, Pongal packages from Burnaby and South Vancouver to Chennai, and wedding-season outfits from across Metro Vancouver. Our parcel and gift service is designed around exactly this constant cultural exchange.
Popular gift items shipped from Vancouver:
2026 Customs Note: Indian law treats imported gifts as taxable. Most gifts attract a customs tax of about 42% to 77% based on declared value. The receiver in India pays this tax to Indian authorities, not you.
Moving back to India after finishing your degree at UBC, SFU, Kwantlen, or BCIT? Wrapping up a BC work permit and heading home? Ending a long-term skilled migration period in Surrey or the North Shore? Airlines charge steep fees for extra bags from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). CTI is dramatically cheaper for multi-box shipments.
If you are flying Air Canada or Air India from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to India, here is what airlines charge for extra checked bags compared to what CTI charges to ship the same weight:
Charge Type | Air Canada (Vancouver–India) | Air India (Vancouver–India) |
Extra bag (up to 23 kg) | $100–$120 CAD | $300 CAD |
Overweight bag (23–32 kg) | Additional $100 CAD | $460 CAD |
Per-kg overweight charge | Variable | $150 CAD per kg |
Total for one 32 kg bag | Up to $220 CAD | Up to $760 CAD |
CTI Standard Shipping: 23 kg of personal effects: approximately $800–$920 CAD via standard service (7–12 days). With multi-box bundles, the per-kg rate drops significantly, and you avoid YVR airport queues, weight surprises at check-in, and the 32 kg single-bag airline limit.
For students and families shipping 50–100 kg of belongings from Vancouver, CTI is dramatically cheaper than checking multiple airline bags. Plus, you can ship items airlines restrict or charge extra for — like cricket bats, hockey sticks, heavy textbooks, kitchen utensils, tiffin sets, and bulky bedding.
Items you can ship as excess baggage from Vancouver:
Transfer of Residence Benefit: If you have lived in Canada and gone back home within the last 120 days with a valid travel ticket, your used personal items may qualify for lower or zero customs tax under India’s Transfer of Residence rules. CTI fills out the UB (Unaccompanied Baggage) form for you. A flat $200 CAD processing fee applies per shipment.
Metro Vancouver hosts a thriving Indian-Canadian business community — from trucking and logistics empires anchored in Surrey, to garment and textile importers along Scott Road and Main Street’s Punjabi Market, to BC tech companies in downtown Vancouver and Yaletown with India ties, to seafood and forestry exporters tied to the Port of Vancouver. CTI handles the full commercial shipping workflow including CSB-V filing (the Courier Shipping Bill), HS code classification (the product category code), and coordination with your receiver’s IEC (Import Export Code).
Commercial items you can ship from Vancouver:
Note: Commercial shipments attract Indian customs duty of approximately 42% to 80% depending on the HS code and declared value. Samples valued under ₹10,000 INR may qualify for duty-free clearance. Contact us for a detailed commercial quote.
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| Service Type | Weight | Indicative Rate | Delivery | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Documents | Up to 500g | From $15 CAD | 3–5 days | 380 x 265 |
| Express Flyer (1 kg) | 1 kg | From $35 CAD | 3–5 days | 400 x 300 |
| Standard Parcel (5 kg) | 5 kg | From $175 CAD | 7–12 days | Custom |
| Standard Parcel (10 kg) | 10 kg | From $350 CAD | 7–12 days | Custom |
| Standard Parcel (20 kg) | 20 kg | From $700 CAD | 7–12 days | Custom |
| Express Parcel (5 kg) | 5 kg | From $500 CAD | 3–5 days | Custom |
| Excess Baggage (Single Box) | Up to 23 kg | Custom Quote | 7–12 days | Standard airline box |
| Excess Baggage (Multi-Box) | Multiple boxes | Volume discount | 7–12 days | Standard airline box |
Additional charges to note:
Rates are subject to change based on fuel surcharge fluctuations and CAD/INR exchange rate movements. Call 1800 760 5036 for a binding quote.
You do not need to drive to a depot or stand in a Canada Post queue. Our drivers collect from your home, office, business, or campus anywhere across Metro Vancouver:
City of Vancouver: Downtown Vancouver, Yaletown, West End, Coal Harbour, Gastown, Chinatown, Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, Point Grey, Dunbar-Southlands, Kerrisdale, Marpole, South Vancouver (including the Punjabi Market on Main Street), Sunset, Victoria-Fraserview, Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood, Hastings-Sunrise, Strathcona, Riley Park, Mount Pleasant, Fairview, South Cambie, Oakridge, Shaughnessy, Arbutus Ridge, West Point Grey.
Surrey (Largest Indian Community in BC): Newton, Whalley, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, Guildford, South Surrey, Sullivan Heights, Panorama Ridge, Bear Creek, Bridgeview, Bolivar Heights, City Centre, Strawberry Hill, West Newton, East Newton, Port Kells.
Richmond: Richmond Centre, Steveston, Hamilton, Bridgeport, Brighouse, Thompson, Seafair, Broadmoor, McLennan North, McLennan South, McNair, Saunders, West Richmond.
Delta and North Delta: North Delta, Sunshine Hills, Annieville, Scott Road corridor, Tilbury, Ladner, Tsawwassen.
Langley: Langley City, Langley Township, Walnut Grove, Willoughby, Brookswood, Murrayville, Aldergrove, Fort Langley.
New Westminster: Downtown New Westminster, Sapperton, Queen’s Park, Uptown, West End New Westminster, Connaught Heights.
North Shore: North Vancouver (Lower Lonsdale, Central Lonsdale, Upper Lonsdale, Edgemont, Lynn Valley, Deep Cove), West Vancouver (Ambleside, Dundarave, British Properties, Park Royal area).
Near Vancouver International Airport (YVR)? We can schedule same-day priority pickups from the airport vicinity in Richmond and South Vancouver for time-sensitive shipments.
Surrey is the heart of British Columbia’s Indian community — with over 175,000 South Asian residents across Newton, Whalley, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, and Guildford. The Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara on Scott Road is one of the largest gurdwaras in North America, anchoring a Sikh community that has been continuously present in BC for over a century. The commercial corridor along Scott Road and 128 Street is densely packed with Indian groceries, sari shops, sweet shops, jewellers, restaurants, trucking companies, and import-export businesses. CTI provides free doorstep pickup from every Surrey address. This is our highest-volume pickup zone in all of British Columbia.
Newton, Whalley, and Fleetwood in particular have some of the highest Punjabi-origin populations of any neighbourhoods anywhere outside Punjab itself. Our drivers cover every street, every block, and every apartment complex in these communities with free doorstep collection. No extra charges, no minimum weight.
The Punjabi Market on Main Street between 49th and 51st Avenue is one of the oldest and most iconic South Asian commercial corridors in North America. The surrounding South Vancouver neighbourhood — including Sunset, Marpole, and Victoria-Fraserview — has been home to BC’s Indian community since the early 20th century. CTI collects from every Main Street business and every South Vancouver address with free doorstep pickup.
Richmond has a growing Indian community, particularly Tamil and South Indian families alongside the city’s well-known East Asian heritage. We provide free doorstep pickup from all Richmond neighbourhoods with no additional charges.
If you are an Indian student finishing your studies at any of these institutions, our excess baggage service is built for you:
We collect directly from student residences, shared apartments, and campus common areas across all of Metro Vancouver.
CTI delivers to over 10,000 pin codes across all 28 states and 8 union territories of India:
Punjab (Vancouver’s #1 Destination): Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Nawanshahr, Phagwara, Phillaur, Nakodar, Ludhiana, Moga, Bathinda, Patiala, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and every village across the Doaba and Malwa regions.
Metro Cities: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh.
North India: Lucknow, Jaipur, Dehradun, Agra, Varanasi, Kanpur, Meerut.
South India: Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Madurai, Mysore, Vizag, Vijayawada, Mangalore, Pondicherry, Thrissur.
East India: Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Siliguri, Jamshedpur.
West India: Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Nashik, Nagpur, Goa, Aurangabad.
Central India: Bhopal, Indore, Raipur, Jabalpur, Gwalior.
Even if the destination is a small village, we can reach most locations across India. A remote area surcharge may apply for very remote pin codes.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) controls all goods leaving Canada from any port of exit, including Vancouver International Airport. For personal shipments like clothes, gifts, and documents, no export permit is needed. For commercial goods, a Canada Customs Export Declaration may be required. CTI prepares all paperwork for you, including the CSB-V form (Courier Shipping Bill) when applicable.
India’s customs authority — the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) — requires identity checks (KYC) for all non-document parcels entering India. The receiver must show one of these government-issued IDs:
CTI’s India team proactively contacts your receiver via WhatsApp and phone — in Punjabi, Hindi, or English — to collect KYC documents before your parcel lands. This is especially important for Surrey families sending parcels to elderly relatives in Punjabi villages who may not be confident with digital document uploads. Our team walks them through the process step by step.
For commercial shipments, the Indian receiver may also need to provide GSTIN, IEC (Import Export Code), or Company PAN.
CTI does not control how Indian customs values your items. We help you declare values correctly to avoid fines or seizure.
The following items are banned from international air freight under CBSA, IATA, and Indian customs regulations:
Important Canadian note: Cannabis is legal in BC and across Canada, but exporting it internationally is a criminal offence under Canadian federal law. Never include cannabis or cannabis-derived products in any international shipment.
Note for BC seafood and salmon shippers: Fresh BC salmon, oysters, and other seafood cannot be shipped — only commercially sealed, branded, shelf-stable products like canned smoked salmon may be permitted. Contact our team to verify before booking.
Not sure if your item can be shipped? Call 1800 760 5036 and our team will advise you before you book.
We accept the following payment methods for all Vancouver-to-India shipments:
Payment is collected at booking or at pickup. All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and include fuel surcharge. British Columbia charges federal GST (5%) plus provincial PST (7%) on applicable service fees, totaling 12% combined consumption tax. Indian customs duty, if applicable, is paid separately by the receiver in India.
Every CTI shipment from Vancouver includes basic transit liability coverage at no extra charge. This covers loss or damage during transit up to a standard limit.
Comprehensive Transit Insurance: For high-value items, sentimental goods, commercial samples, or electronics (where permitted), we strongly recommend purchasing our comprehensive transit insurance. The premium is calculated as a small percentage of the declared value — typically 3–5% depending on the item category.
How to File a Claim: If your shipment arrives damaged or is lost in transit, contact our support team within 7 days of the expected delivery date. Provide your tracking number, photos of the damage (if applicable), and the declared value. Our claims team processes valid claims within 15–21 business days.
Important: Items must be packed according to our packaging guidelines to qualify for insurance claims. Improperly packed items may not be covered.
Delivery Confirmation: Once your parcel is delivered in India, you receive an automatic SMS and email confirmation with proof of delivery, including the receiver’s name and delivery timestamp.
Damaged Items: If your receiver finds damage upon opening, they should photograph the damage immediately and contact us within 48 hours. We coordinate with our insurance partner and the carrier to process a claim.
Receiver Rejection: If the receiver in India refuses the parcel or cannot provide KYC, the shipment may be returned to origin or held at the Indian customs warehouse. Return shipping charges and customs storage fees will apply. CTI’s proactive KYC process is designed to prevent this scenario.
Missing Items: If the package appears tampered with or items are missing, report to our support team immediately with your tracking number. All CTI shipments are sealed with tamper-evident tape for your protection.
| Feature | CTI | DHL Canada | FedEx Canada | DTDC FineEx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India-Specialist | Yes (One-Way) | No | No | No |
| Standard Rate (per kg) | $35–$40 CAD | $50+ CAD | $45+ CAD | $35+ CAD |
| Express Rate (per kg) | $100 CAD | $80+ CAD | $65+ CAD | N/A |
| Vancouver Door Pickup | Free | Paid / Drop-off | Drop-off only | Drop-off only |
| Indian KYC Assistance | Proactive WhatsApp | Self-serve | None | None |
| Express Delivery | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 5–8 days |
| Excess Baggage Deals | Multi-box bundles | No | No | Limited |
| Indian Pin Code Coverage | 10,000+ (Urban + Rural) | Metro focus | Metro focus | 11,000+ |
| Customer Support | 10am–10pm, 365 days | Weekday hours | Weekday hours | 10am–8pm |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Punjabi | English, French | English, French | English, Hindi |
| Customs Pre-Clearance | Full CBIC + CBSA | Self-serve | Self-serve | Partial |
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Express documents and parcels reach most Indian metro cities in 3 to 5 business days. Standard parcels and excess baggage take 7 to 12 business days. Your parcel departs Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on the next available premium international freight flight. As Canada’s Pacific gateway, YVR has frequent direct connections to India — often making Vancouver one of the fastest Canadian cities for India-bound freight.
Yes. We offer free doorstep pickup from anywhere across Metro Vancouver — the City of Vancouver (including Downtown, Yaletown, South Vancouver, Punjabi Market, Kerrisdale), all of Surrey (Newton, Whalley, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, Guildford, South Surrey), Richmond, Delta, North Delta, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. After-hours pickup is available in select zones.
Indian customs requires the receiver to submit a valid government ID — typically an Aadhaar Card (recommended for fastest clearance), Indian Passport, Voter ID, or PAN Card. CTI’s India team proactively contacts your receiver by WhatsApp — in Punjabi, Hindi, or English — to collect these documents before the parcel lands.
Fresh, home-cooked, and perishable food cannot be shipped due to CBSA export rules and Indian FSSAI regulations. This includes fresh BC seafood. Commercially sealed, branded, non-perishable items such as canned smoked salmon, Canadian chocolates, Purdys chocolates, biscuits, dried fruits, and packaged snacks may be permitted. Contact our team before booking to confirm.
Yes. Indian customs treats imported gifts as dutiable. The duty rate ranges from approximately 42% to 77% depending on the item category and declared CIF value. Documents are 100% duty-free. Personal effects may be duty-free under Transfer of Residence rules with valid travel documentation.
Yes. Every shipment includes a unique tracking number. You can monitor your parcel online 24/7 through our website. We also send proactive SMS and email updates at each transit milestone.
The most common reason is incomplete KYC from the receiver. CTI prevents this by proactively collecting KYC before your parcel arrives. If customs still holds a shipment, our India team guides you through the resolution process. An additional clearance fee may apply.
Yes. Basic transit liability coverage is included with every shipment. For high-value items, commercial samples, or sentimental goods, we strongly recommend purchasing our comprehensive transit insurance policy for full financial protection.
Absolutely. Our multi-box excess baggage deals are designed for students finishing at UBC, SFU, Kwantlen, BCIT, or Capilano University; professionals ending BC work permits; and families relocating permanently. You can ship multiple boxes at volume-discounted rates. A valid travel ticket or travel within the last 120 days is required for Transfer of Residence duty benefits.
Yes. Surrey is our highest-volume pickup zone in all of Western Canada. We provide free doorstep collection from every address in Newton, Whalley, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, Guildford, and the entire Surrey area. The Scott Road corridor and 128 Street businesses are part of our regular daily collection rounds.
Yes. CTI delivers to every pin code in Punjab — including all villages across the Doaba region (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Nawanshahr districts) and the Malwa region (Ludhiana, Moga, Bathinda, Patiala). Punjab is Vancouver’s most requested delivery corridor and it is core coverage for CTI.
No. While cannabis is legal in British Columbia and across Canada, exporting it internationally is a criminal offence under Canadian federal law. Never include cannabis or any cannabis-derived product in any international shipment. Indian law also strictly prohibits import of such substances.
It takes just a few minutes. Call 1800 760 5036, WhatsApp us, or visit courierstoindia.com/ca/vancouver/ to get a quote. Once confirmed, we schedule a free pickup from your Metro Vancouver address and handle all paperwork, customs, and delivery.
For non-urgent shipments, our standard service (7–12 business days) starting from $35 CAD per kg offers the best value. For excess baggage, our multi-box bundles reduce the per-kg rate even further. Consolidating items into fewer, heavier boxes is always cheaper than sending many small parcels.
Yes. We handle all commercial documentation including CSB-V (Courier Shipping Bill) filing, HS code classification, and coordination with your Indian receiver’s IEC (Import Export Code). Useful for Surrey-based trucking and logistics businesses, Punjabi Market garment importers, BC tech companies, and Port of Vancouver-linked exporters with India ties.
Measure the length, width, and height of your box in centimetres. Multiply all three numbers together and divide by 5,000. The result is your volumetric weight in kg. Couriers charge based on whichever is higher: actual weight or volumetric weight. Example: a 50×40×30 cm box has a volumetric weight of 12 kg.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Interac debit, Interac e-Transfer, and online payment through our booking portal. Cash on pickup is available in select Metro Vancouver areas — confirm with our team. British Columbia charges federal GST (5%) plus provincial PST (7%) on applicable service fees, totaling 12% combined consumption tax.
For Vaisakhi (April), book 2 weeks ahead for standard service or 1 week for express. The Surrey Vaisakhi parade weekend is one of our peak periods. For Diwali, book at least 2–3 weeks before for standard or 7–10 days before for express. The earlier you book, the better the rate and the more reliable the delivery window.
For larger volumes, yes. Air Canada charges $100–$120 CAD per extra bag (23 kg) and Air India charges $300 CAD per extra bag from Vancouver International Airport. If you are shipping 50–100 kg of personal effects, CTI’s multi-box standard service is significantly cheaper than checking multiple airline bags, with no airport queues or single-bag weight limits.
Whether you are a Punjabi family in Newton sending Vaisakhi sweets to Jalandhar, a UBC student couriering transcripts to Bangalore for a WES evaluation, a tech professional in Yaletown shipping property documents to Hyderabad, a Tamil family in Richmond posting Pongal gifts to Chennai, a healthcare worker at Surrey Memorial Hospital sending OCI papers to Kerala, a North Shore engineer exporting commercial samples to Mumbai, or a Punjabi Market shop owner shipping bulk garments to Ludhiana — we are here to help.
Tens of thousands of Canadians have trusted CTI since 2013. Our affordable rates, free Metro Vancouver doorstep pickup, real-time tracking, hands-on KYC support in Punjabi and Hindi, and 365-day customer service make us the top choice for courier to India from Vancouver.
Do not settle for a general courier when you can use the one-way specialists who know the Canada-to-India route better than anyone.
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