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Hi! Were you able to submit your application without Canadian Passport? The CGI Vancouver checklist says that we need to have Canadian passport for the same. TIA

I am in Edmonton though. I see Calgary BLS has LOTS of slots.

Yes, I am prepared to wait in queue for walk in appointment. As long as I get the visa before my travel, its all worth it :)

I am just referring to processing times on BLS website. For Vancouver Jurisdiction, the processing time is 5-7 working days. I believe that must be the confusion here as every jurisdiction has different processing times but I doubt if I am going to receive it in 7 working days because I am in...

I checked BLS website and the checklist said that we have to provide copy of cancelled Indian passport and surrender of Indian nationality certificate to apply for entry visa. https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/BLS-CAN05Vancouver-EntryVisa-Checklist.pdf

Hi ! Curious to know what did you end up doing? I am in the same boat and hoping to surrender my passport and apply for entry visa instead as the processing time is faster for entry visa than OCI. Please let me know.

Awesome ! That would work !! Thank you :)

The processing time for entry visa is 5-7 days. Is it possible to receive entry visa before receiving the surrender certificate? Can I fly without the later certificate?

Thanks for your reply. I should have mentioned that I am in Edmonton. So, getting the passport is not an issue. I am aware there is express services available. It's just the surrendering Indian passport and getting visa in time to travel. I just called BLS Edmonton and they said surrendering...

Guys please share your valuable knowledge/ ideas. I have my oath ceremony on Jan 4th. I need to travel to India in last week of January. I am anticipating that I wont be able to get my citizenship certificate, Canadian passport, surrender Indian passport and get visa in time to travel. What are...