VFS Canada is a part of VFS Global Canada, which has been given the contract of providing services for visa facilitation. VFS is an acronym for Visa Facilitation Services and the contract is awarded by the Government of Canada.

The services are provided via a network of Canada Visa Application Centres (CVAC). The decision to grant or reject a visa application is made by immigration officers of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), following Canada’s immigration policies.

Kindly note, VFS is not an official body or agent of IRCC. VFS or CVAC serves as the medium for the people applying for the visa and Government of Canada. VFS Canada has no impact over the final response to an application.

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VFS Global Canada

Due to the deal granted by the Government of Canada, VFS Global will give Canadian visa application help through an arrangement of Canada Visa Application Centers. The Canada Visa Application Center will give select help on behalf of the Government of Canada and is enabled to acknowledge applications for all impermanent inhabitant classifications (guest visas, study and work licenses).

The Canada Visa Application Center is approved to offer authoritative help administrations, for example, planning arrangements, gathering visa applications, selecting biometrics and returning international IDs in fixed choice envelopes to candidates.

Your visa application will be handled by the Government of Canada, which settles on all choices concerning your visa application. VFS Global and its staff don’t have any impact or impact the result of your visa application. VFS Global can just offer types of assistance to guarantee that your visa application is effectively filled in and submitted. 

Due to the current COVID pandemic, VAC will stay shut up to 31st October. The Canadian High Commission recently issued a circular stating that they are working on launching a limited passport submission facility from the 1st week of November.

VFS Global Canada Tracking

VFS Global Canada Tracking is a feature that helps you to check the status of your application. In the digital world, features like these cut down the hassle involved in visiting some offices.

You can easily get an update about your application on your phone or computer. When you apply for a visa, you get a Tracking ID. This is all you need to track down your application.

How to track –  

1. Visit www.vfsglobal.ca and Choose your country/region.
2. You will be redirected to the Homepage of VFS global for your country.
3. Click on the “Track Your Application” tab.
4. Then, enter your Tracking ID no. and DOB.
5. Enter the captcha and submit.
6. You will get the details of your application.

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VFS Canada Appointment

For the VFS Canda appointment, it’s been made mandatory to schedule a prior appointment for Biometric Enrolment at all the CVACs in India. This has been mandatory from 3rd November 2018

Once an appointment is scheduled for a preferred time slot at the CVAC, you can visit the center and get yourself enrolled without any hassle. For scheduling an appointment, VFS will prompt you for some personal details. A consent form has to be submitted by the applicant for this purpose.

Anyone who needs an emergency appointment for enrolling the biometrics can get it scheduled by presenting an authentic document that substantiates the emergency. This document can be a note or some other form of paperwork issued by an official.

This document is not to be submitted to the VFS; it only needs to be presented while processing the scheduling of the appointment. Kindly note, this is only to facilitate emergency appointments for Biometric enrolment, and this won’t have any effect on the processing time of the application.  

Please follow the below-mentioned norms to avoid any inconvenience at the time of appointment:

1. No one, other than the applicant, will be allowed to wait or enter the VAC premises. Therefore, please avoid bringing anyone accompanying you to the VAC for submission of the application or biometric enrolment.
2. Carry a printed copy of the appointment letter which is to be presented at the VAC.
3. Members of the same family requesting visas under different categories are supposed to schedule appointments separately.

Ways to schedule an appointment:

1. Online
2. Telephone
3. Email
4. Webchat
5. In-person at the Visa Application Centre

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VFS Canada Application

Once you submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgment receipt with a tracking number. You will need this tracking number to track your application. You can get information on the current location of your application.

The application can be tracked via an online/webchat/helpline number/email. To avail this online service, you will need to enter the Tracking ID number printed on the receipt received from the VAC, and your DOB

Following are the methods to track your application:

• Visit www.vfsglobal.ca
• You can send an email to info.canhel@vfshelpline.com
• Helpline Number: +358942723453

If you are willing to pay an additional charge, then you can subscribe to the VFS Global SMS service to get SMS notifications about your application status.

After the Canadian Visa Office has appraised your application, they will make their decision and attach a visa counterfoil to your passport, or they will explain why the visa could not be granted by issuing a letter. Your passport will be sent to the Canada Visa Application Centre, and CVAC will keep you informed about your application status through the medium of communication you opt for. The passport has to be collected from the Canada Visa Application Centre by the applicant.

VFS Global Visa Application Process

VFS Global has announced a new date for the visa application process, here is the list:

As we gradually resume operations around the world, here is a preview of the key health, safety, and hygiene measures being taken at our centres. After all, at VFS Global, your safety is our priority. #TravelAgain
Know more: https://t.co/kDiJyiGb1y @WTTC https://t.co/N0WsppbkHM

— VFS Global (@VFSGlobal) July 14, 2020

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VFS Canada India

There are many VACs spread across India, Here’s a list :

1. Ahmedabad
2. Bangalore
3. Chandigarh
4. Chennai
5. Coimbatore
6. Goa
7. Gurugram
8. Hyderabad
9. Jaipur
10. Jalandhar
11. Kochi
12. Kolkata
13. Mumbai
14. New Delhi
15. Puducherry
16. Pune
17. Thiruvananthapuram                      

VFS Canada Delhi

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the capital city of New Delhi. It is located near Rajiv Chawk Metro Station, Connaught Place. This is the Visa application center (VAC).

The following services are provided at the VFS Canada Delhi:

• Visa Application
• Biometrics Enrolment

Mode of Payment

Cash. Other accepted modes are Visa, Master Card, and Rupay, Amex card, Demand Draft (only Visa fee) (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

VFS Global Delhi opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

VFS Canada Ahmedabad

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the city of Ahmedabad. It is located on the First Floor, Emerald House, Near Parimal Garden Cross Road, Off C G Road. This is also one of the Visa Application Centres (VAC) established in India. Like the one in Delhi, this center also provides the service of Visa Application and Biometrics Enrolments.

Fee

Logistic Fees – INR 1636/-, Logistic Fees – INR 1476/- (For applicants who have already provided fingerprints within last 59 months)

Mode of Payment

Visa, Master Card, and Rupay, Amex card Demand Draft (only Visa fee) (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd) are accepted.

VFS Global Canada Ahmedabad opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

VFS Canada Jalandhar

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the city of Jalandhar. It is located on the 3rd floor of Aman Plaza, Plot No 310, Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Nakodar Chowk. This is also one of the Visa Application Centres (VAC) established in India. Like the one in Delhi, this centre also provides the service of Visa Application and Biometrics Enrolments.

Mode of Payment

Cash Demand Draft (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd). Visa, Master Card, and Rupay are accepted at this centre.

VFS Global Canada Jalandhar opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Prime Collection – Saturday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

VFS Canada Chennai

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the city of Chennai. It is located on the 3rd Floor of Fagun Towers, No 74, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore. This is also one of the Visa Application Centres (VAC) established in India. Like the other VACs in India, this center also provides the service of Visa Application and Biometrics Enrolments.

Fee

VFS Logistics INR 1180, Logistics for D Visa – INR 936

Mode of Payment

Cash Credit/Debit Card

VFS Global Canada Chennai opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

VFS Canada Mumbai

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the city of Mumbai. It is located on the 3rd floor of the Urmi Axis Building, behind Famous Studio, Mahalaxmi (West). This is also one of the Visa Application Centres (VAC) established in India. Like the one in Delhi, this centre also provides the service of Visa Application and Biometrics Enrolments.

Fee

Logistic Fees – INR 1612/, Logistic Fees – INR 1454/- (For applicants who have already provided fingerprints within last 59 months

Mode of Payment

Cash, Visa, Master Card and Rupay, Amex card, Demand Draft (only Visa fee) (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd) is accepted at this VAC.

VFS Global Canada Mumbai opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

VFS Canada Hyderabad

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the city of Hyderabad. It is located on the 3rd Floor, Srida Anushka Pride, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills. This is also one of the Visa Application Centres (VAC) established in India. Like the other VACs in India, this centre also provides the service of Visa Application and Biometrics Enrolments.

Fee

VFS Logistics (Bio given in last 59 months) – INR 1519, VFS Logistics (with/ without bio) – INR 1683, Logistics for D Visa – INR 977.

Mode of Payment

Cash Credit/Debit Card.

VFS Global Canada Hyderabad opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Prime Collection – Saturday, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

VFS Canada Chandigarh

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the city of Chandigarh. It is located at Elante Offices, Entry from Gate No. 3, Unit no. B 209, Second Floor, Office Block B, Plot no. 178- 178A, Industrial & Business Park, Phase – I. This is also one the Visa Application Centres (VAC) established in India. Like the one in Delhi, this center also provides the service of Visa Application and Biometrics Enrolments.

Mode of Payment: 

Cash, Visa, Master Card and Rupay, Amex card, Demand Draft (only Visa fee) (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd) is accepted at this VAC.

VFS Global Canada Chandigarh opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Primetime Collection – Saturday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

VFS Canada Bangalore

VFS Global Canada has an office set up in the city of Banglore. It is located at the Global Tech, Park No – 11 First Floor, O’ Shaughnessy Road, Langford Town. This is also one of the Visa Application Centres (VAC) established in India. Like the other VACs in India, this centre also provides the service of Visa Application and Biometrics Enrolments.

Fee

INR 1755/- (For applicants who have already provided fingerprints within last 59 months) Logistics for D Visa INR 1019/-

Mode of Payment

Cash. Other accepted modes are Visa, Master Card, and Rupay, Amex card, Demand Draft (only Visa fee) (in favour of VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd)

VFS Global Canada Bangalore opening hours

• Business hours – Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Passport Collection – Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Primetime Collection – Saturday, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

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VFS Canada Fee

For most of the applications of VFS Global, there is a fee to be paid. Following are the details for a different application –

Temporary Resistance 

• Electronic Travel Authorization – $CAN 7
• International Experience Canada participation fee – $CAN 150
• Study permit (including extensions) – $CAN 150
• Restoring Student Status – $CAN 350 ($CAN 200 for restoring status and $CAN 150 for new study permit) 
• Temporary resident permit – $CAN 200
• Visitor visa (including super visa) – $CAN 100
• Visitor visa – per family (of 5 or more people) – $CAN 500
• Extend your stay as a visitor – $CAN 100
• Restore your status as a visitor – $CAN 200
• Work permit (including extensions) – $CAN 155
• Work permit (including extensions) (for a group of 3 or more members) – $CAN 465
• Openwork permit holder – $CAN 100
• Restore your status as a worker – $CAN 355

Permanent Residence

• Your application (with the right to permanent residence) – $CAN 1540
• Include your spouse or partner (with the right to permanent residence) – $CAN 1040
• Your application – $CAN 1050
• Include your spouse or partner – $CAN 550
• Include a dependent child – $CAN 150/child
• Permanent resident cards – $CAN 50
• Permanent resident travel document – $CAN 50
• Permit Holders Class –$CAN 325

Citizenship

• Citizenship – Application fees

1. Adult (18 and over) – $CAN 630
2. Stateless adult (18 or over) born to Canadian parent – $CAN 100
3. Minor – $CAN 100

• Other citizenship fees and services

1. Citizenship certificate – $CAN75
2. Search for your record of citizenship – $CAN 75
3. Resume your citizenship (18 and above) – $CAN 530
4. Resume your citizenship (under 18) – $CAN 100
5. Renounce your citizenship – $CAN100
6. Right of Citizenship – $CAN 100

Biometrics

1. Biometrics – $CAN 85
2. Biometrics (for a family of 2 or more members) – $CAN 170
3. Biometrics (for a group of 3 or more members) – $CAN 255

Employer Compliance

1. Employer compliance fee – $CAN 230
2. Employer compliance fee (For 3 or more) –$CAN 690

Status verification or replacement of an immigration document – $CAN 30

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VFS Canada – How to Apply

There are 2 ways to apply for your Visa – 

1. Paper Application
2. E-Application

Paper Application

Step 1:

Read thoroughly about the required criteria to get the visa on the IRCC website. Download the application forms. Kindly, go through the “Prepare Your Application” page for details regarding visa/permit.

Step 2:

Fill the application form. Forms completed via an electronic medium (including barcode sheets) have to be printed on a white, non-glossy paper with a laser printer. Kindly ensure the print of the 2D barcode is clear and printed on a decent quality paper. Handwritten forms or downloaded versions will not be accepted.

For those who are incapable of completing a paper application and require guidance, VFS Canada has a chargeable Assisted Service at the Visa Application Centre. Both Biometric and non-biometric applicants can take this service. Kindly refer to the Additional Services page for more information.

Step 3:

Complete all required documents as stated in the IRCC document checklist for visa application. Go through the Privacy Policy, fill 2 copies/person of VFS Consent Form and affix it with your application.

Note: Please remove all the stapler pins from your documents, before your submission.

Step 4:

Pay the fees for Biometrics (if required) and the Government of Canada Fee. Confirmation of the payment of Government of Canada Fee will be generated on the IRCC payment portal and will be issued to the applicant, along with the receipt.

Confirmation of the Government of Canada fee payment generated on the IRCC payment portal will be issued to the applicant, along with the invoice-cum-receipt.

Step 5:

If the biometric submission is NOT REQUIRED, you can visit the nearest Canada Visa Application Centre along with documents mentioned in the IRCC document checklist. Pay the applicable Visa Application Centre charges at the time of Paper application.

If the biometric submission is REQUIRED, schedule a prior appointment for a preferred time slot and submit your biometrics. 

Step 6:

On the appointment date (if applicable), kindly arrive at least 15 mins prior to the allotted time at the Visa Application Centre. Make sure you bring your appointment letter with you.

Kindly bring the following things to the VAC –

• completed and printed application forms 
• supporting documents
• Government of Canada fee payment receipt
• original passport and 
• two copies of the passport biodata page.

Important – Pay all the service charges and take the receipt. This receipt will have your unique Tracking ID which would be needed for online tracking. 

E-Application

Step 1:

You can get a complete set of instructions on how to apply for a visa via E-Application on the IRCC website “Apply Online”.

After successfully submitting an E-Application, those who have to submit Biometrics will receive a Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). Once they are notified with the BILL, they have to visit the Visa Application Centre for the submission of Biometrics. 

Step 2:

If the biometric submission is REQUIRED, schedule a prior appointment for a preferred time slot and submit your biometrics. 

If the biometric submission is NOT REQUIRED, kindly wait for the decision to be taken on your application and check your MyCIC account for further details.

Step 3:

On the appointment date (if applicable), kindly arrive at least 15 mins prior to the allotted time at the Visa Application Centre. Make sure you bring your appointment letter with you.

Kindly bring the following things –

• original passport 
• appointment letter
• Biometric Instruction Letter.

Once the biometric enrolment is done, you will be provided with a receipt confirming the collection of Biometric details.

Step 4:

You will be updated about the decision that has been taken on your visa application via email. After you receive the email, you will have to submit your passport. Please check the MyCiC account regularly, if you are unsure about emails.

Once you receive the Passport Request Letter, kindly submit the following documents at the Visa Application Centre –

• your original passport 
• current passport copy and 2 copies of VFS Global Consent Form
• the Passport Request Letter
• Fingerprint receipt as proof of biometrics.

VFS Canada Eligibility

For eligibility, you need to meet some rudimentary necessities to get a company permit via VFS Global. You must:

• Deliver a legal travel text, like a permit to Vfs Global
• Be in decent fitness needed for a permit by Vfs Global
• Have no unlawful or migration connected principles as registered by VFS Global Canada
• Persuade a migration certificate, for example, a work, home, monetary properties or household to VFS Canada
• Have sufficient currency for your vacation via VFS Canada

Some individuals are not permissible to Canada or else are prohibited from Vfs Canada, which reflects that they may not be permitted to come into the republic. You may be prohibited for numerous details, counting being complicated in:

• Illegal activity
• Human rights abuses
• Organized corruption

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VFS Canada Duration

Most acquaintances may stay for a period of 3-6 months in Canada on the permit by VFS Global. At the point of entrance, the boundary services major may permit you to visit for fewer than 3 months.

VFS Global likewise provide you a text, called a guest statistic, which shows the day you may have to leave by. If there is a stamp in your ID, you may halt for 6 months after the day on which you arrived in Canada or else until your ID terminates, whichever arises first. If you want an imprint, you can request a margin services major for one. If you get to at an airfield that practices main inspection booths, ask the edge major after you surface at the booth.

VFS Canada Visa

VFS Global serves as a medium between the applicant and the Government of Canada for Visa and other immigration services. VFS makes the process hassle-free. These are the types of Visa one can apply for –

• Temporary Resident Visa
• Study Permits
• Work Permits
• Permanent Resident Visa

VFS Canada – Track Your Passport

After the submission of your application, you will receive a receipt. In the receipt, a reference number is given. You can use this reference number to track your passport from this website – www.vfsglobal.ca. You can also opt for the SMS service. If you do so, you will be updated via SMS and email regarding the status of your application.

If you have chosen the Courier Service, your passport will be sent to you via DX Secure mail. The tracking facility is available only after your passport is released by the Visa Application Centre and you have received a notification for the same.

Use the 10-digit number given on the DX Secure mail sticker on the receipt you received on the day of the appointment. To track your passport, visit the website of DX Secure mail and enter your 10-digit DX tracking number and your pin code. For any query or issue regarding the delivery, call DX Secure mail on the number mentioned on the website.   

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VFS Canada Login

To avail the online services of VFS Global, follow these steps –

1. Follow this link – https://www.vfsglobal.ca/IRCC-AppointmentWave1/Account/
2. Click on New User.
3. Enter all the required details.
4. Create a password
5. Enter Captcha and tick the “I Acknowledge terms and conditions” checkbox.
6. Click on Submit

The registration is valid for 30 inactive days from the last appointment date. After this duration, it will expire.

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