Entry Visa India

[india08]

How long is it taking after ‘Processed and Printed’?

Hi, did your status ever changed from "Processed and Printed" to Granted?

My current status is "Processed and Printed" on Consulate tracker and below on BLS tracker. I am wondering, some of the applicants see "Granted" status?

​ In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre

 

[Uniyas]

Where did you find this new checklist? The one on BLS site does not mention it. It mentions passport of both parents.

below is from BLS, they just updated it i guess

https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/ENTRY_VISA_CHECKLIST_16_11_23.pdf

 

[eas2lv]

@eas2lv or anyone else has answer to my question, My brother is applying for his kids entry visa and as per new checklist they require parents marriage certificate. my brother has nikah certificate which technically he used to get sponsored to Canada. How strict is BLS in terms of Marriage certificate

I have no experience but you may have to get it stamped by MEA -- I recall someone wih a similar issue for OCi application. I have no idea how strict they or the consulate are especially in case of VISA. If spouse name is in each other's passport you could get away without submitting a marriage certificate.

 

[Uniyas]

I have no experience but you may have to get it stamped by MEA -- I recall someone wih a similar issue for OCi application. I have no idea how strict they or the consulate are especially in case of VISA. If spouse name is in each other's passport you could get away without submitting a marriage certificate.

Thank you for your prompt response, i guess only way to find out is going to BLS in person because even their call Centre are not even helpful

 

[eas2lv]

Making matters worse, when applying in person for a minor both parents have to be there, I am divorced and their father lives in Montreal, so I have to get him to come here.......this is beyond ridiculous.

If divorced the person who has custody of children can apply on their own.

 

[eas2lv]

Hi, did your status ever changed from "Processed and Printed" to Granted?

My current status is "Processed and Printed" on Consulate tracker and below on BLS tracker. I am wondering, some of the applicants see "Granted" status?

​ In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre

Someone else reported the same status. May be they changed the wording in the IVFRT system. Let's see if everyone sees this instead of "Granted" from now on.

 

[Vector Calculus]

below is from BLS, they just updated it i guess

https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/ENTRY_VISA_CHECKLIST_16_11_23.pdf

yeah they keep updating the checklist. quite confusing. Where is the booklet describing the photo dimensions? It used to be part of the checklist document.

 

[Mr_Chang]

yeah they keep updating the checklist. quite confusing. Where is the booklet describing the photo dimensions? It used to be part of the checklist document.

That's how they make money (rob you in broad daylight) by changing these random checklists and getting you to pay $$ to fix it when you walk in

 

[sofia26]

Hi, I want to apply for my daughter's (minor) entry visa. My husband nd I both are PR holders..will surrender certificate required to apply for entry visa?

 

[rushi07]

Good news for all. E-Visa Resumes

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-resumes-e-visa-services-for-canadians-after-two-months-amid-diplomatic-row-sources-2466085-2023-11-22?utm_source=directhp&utm_medium=clicktopstories&utm_campaign=hptopstories

 

[Pulkit.H]

Good news for all. E-Visa Resumes

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-resumes-e-visa-services-for-canadians-after-two-months-amid-diplomatic-row-sources-2466085-2023-11-22?utm_source=directhp&utm_medium=clicktopstories&utm_campaign=hptopstories

Finally, such an awful experience this was.
Can confirm, Canada is available now in the drop down list of countries on evisa website.

 

[Mr_Chang]

I'm hoping "Indian Nationals Must Have Surrender Certificate before applying for e visa" is not a new thing they randomly come up with

 

[ahosamath]

I'm hoping "Indian Nationals Must Have Surrender Certificate before applying for e visa" is not a new thing they randomly come up with

Yes, I just applied an hour ago for e-visa and successfully submitted the application. Didn't encounter anything like that so far, but hope nothing changes.

 

[Vector Calculus]

Letting you know that e-visas have been resumed for Canadians (after 2 months it was suspended!).

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1727290831093289032

 

[skondav]

Now that we can apply for e-visas, how do we get our passports back on time? this is for those of us who applied for entry visas and cutting it close... any suggestions would be appreciated. Travel date is Dec 9th and I applied evisas this morning.