Simply visit the Visa Application Centre at your convenience along with your passport, photographs, completed forms, the Government of Canada Fee, and all the supporting documents listed in the IRCC document checklist .
Do I need an appointment to submit passport at VFS Canada?
You can walk in to the Canada Visa Application Centre during stipulated business hours to request for this service and also schedule an appointment using the self service method. Please note: VFS Global will only collect your Personal Information for the sole purpose of scheduling an appointment.
Can we submit passport at VFS?
Please note that the passport submission will require a prior appointment VFS : WebForm (mioot.com). Only applicants and accompanying family members can visit the visa application centres to submit passports and collect decision envelopes.
How do I know if my VFS received my passport?
You can track your passport/documents via online/web chat/helpline number/email provided below. To track your passport/documents online, you’ll have to enter the Tracking ID number mentioned on the receipt received from the Visa Application Centre, and your Date of Birth.
Where do I send my passport to Canada?
You can submit your application at a Service Canada Centre or a passport office, depending on when you need your passport. We have new measures to help manage wait times at passport offices in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Gatineau and Quebec City.
What happens after I submit my passport to VFS?
Once a decision on your application has been made the Visa Office will then securely return your passport to the Visa Application Centre who will inform you via your preferred method of communication.
How much time it takes for passport to visa stamping via VFS?
For more information please visit the website of VFS Global. Note: The processing time for all visa would be a minimum 4- 6 business days(could take longer) from the day the application is received at the Embassy of India.
How do I mail my passport for Canada visa?
How to mail your passport. Purchase two Canada Post Xpresspost prepaid 24 x 32 cm Xpresspost-National envelopes at any Canada Post location. (e.g., the University Village pharmacy at 5754 University Blvd.) Put one envelope with your address inside the other so that the IRCC can return your passport securely.
Does passport submission mean visa approved?
k.h.p. said: As many, many, many people have asked and answered – passport request means they have approved your application. There is no other reason, at all, to request a passport. However – if you submit your passport and they find it is fake, or that you have lied about travel details, you can still be rejected.
Do we have to submit original documents at VFS?
You will have to submit all documents in English or local language only. If you have original documents in a different format, you will have to provide a clear and readable copy of that document in A4 size together with the original.
What happens after submitting documents at VFS?
VFS officers will verify the information submitted online and compare it to the original documents. If needed, they will edit the information submitted by the applicant, before permanently storing the application. The officers will then check if the photograph meets the specifications.
How do I know if my visa application was successful from VFS?
You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. If you can’t access email easily, or would like more detailed tracking information, you may also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone.
How do I track my passport dispatched VFS Canada?
You can track your passport/documents via online/web chat/helpline number/email provided below.
Track an application
- Website: Click here for applications lodged on or after 02 November 2019.
- Web chat: Chat Now
- Email: Email Now.
- Helpline Number: +33181224147.
- Visit the Visa Application Centre to track your application.
How long does VFS take to return passport Canada?
Processing usually takes 15 business days from receipt by the Embassy of a complete application and may take longer during peak times and in exceptional circumstances. This estimate excludes the shipping of applications to the Embassy and the return of passports to applicants.
What is the best way to send passport?
We recommend you ask USPS to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents using a trackable delivery method. Do not use UPS, FedEx, or DHL since the address you need to send your Form DS-82 and supporting documents to is a Post Office (PO) Box.
How long does it take to get visa after submitting passport Canada?
After you have submitted your biometrics to the IRCC with your visa application it should take around 8 weeks to receive your valid visa. Each case can vary so always discuss with your immigration lawyer or consultant.
How many days will it take to get passport after visa approval?
When you will get your passport back after the visa interview depends on various factors such as workload, holidays, etc. It takes around 2-3 calendar days after the interview to get the passport and visa delivered.
How long does it take to get your passport back after visa appointment?
While passports are often available within one week, the exact time may vary significantly depending on the office used and the workload that the consulate is facing at that particular time.
What is passport submission letter Canada?
The ‘Passport Request’ letter instructs the applicant on how to send their valid passport and, if applicable, the valid passports of their accompanying spouse and dependent children. Permanent resident visas cannot be affixed to diplomatic, official or military passports.
Do we need to book appointment for passport submission at VFS?
All biometric enrolments and passport collections are by appointment only, applicants are required to book an appointment online through this website. To book an appointment for biometric enrolment or in-person passport collection, please click here.
Can I submit my passport by mail?
Can I mail in my application or apply online? When applying using Form DS-11, you are not eligible to mail in your application. You can mail in your Form DS-82. Additionally, the Department of State does not currently have the option to submit your passport application online.