Can you please confirm if passport is needed after 10 days for stamping? or if its just issued on paper..
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BLS walkin ppl/experts on this forum, I managed to book an appointment for myself this upcoming monday but ran out of appointments for the rest of the day for my 6 month old baby..would BLS entertain a minor's application alongside mine on a single appointment? Toronto BLS is our nearest location and travel is almost 2hrs by car 
will decide to go postal if not possible..pls advise
will decide to go postal if not possible..pls adviseThere have been significant changes in the timeline since India stopped processing the temporary visas on Sep 21. Here are a few updates from me and a few friends who have applied recently in Toronto jurisdiction.
1. For applications before Sep 21 - Acknowledgement - 10 days. Processing Time - 2-3 weeks. (First hand info from 2 friends whose OCIs got processed - Applications were filed late Aug and early Sep)
2. For applications after, but close to Sep 21, (I'm in this boat - applied on Sep 22) - Acknowledgement - 14 to 16 days. Processing time - 3-4 weeks (it's been 3 weeks since I received the acknowledgement and I'm hopeful that the application will be processed in the next few days)
3. For applications filed in October - Acknowledgement is now taking 3 weeks (or even longer - this is expected to go beyond a month in the coming days, as per BLS as they are flooded with OCI applications after India stopped processing temporary permits/visas). As per the info shared at the BLS center, the total processing time from the date of filing the application at BLS is about 3 months. This is a huge dip from the Aug/Sep processing times and this time is only expected to increase in the coming days/weeks. The only way this time can come down is when India starts processing the e-visas (the most popular, but least financially rewarding option for the Consulate).
1. For applications before Sep 21 - Acknowledgement - 10 days. Processing Time - 2-3 weeks. (First hand info from 2 friends whose OCIs got processed - Applications were filed late Aug and early Sep)
2. For applications after, but close to Sep 21, (I'm in this boat - applied on Sep 22) - Acknowledgement - 14 to 16 days. Processing time - 3-4 weeks (it's been 3 weeks since I received the acknowledgement and I'm hopeful that the application will be processed in the next few days)
3. For applications filed in October - Acknowledgement is now taking 3 weeks (or even longer - this is expected to go beyond a month in the coming days, as per BLS as they are flooded with OCI applications after India stopped processing temporary permits/visas). As per the info shared at the BLS center, the total processing time from the date of filing the application at BLS is about 3 months. This is a huge dip from the Aug/Sep processing times and this time is only expected to increase in the coming days/weeks. The only way this time can come down is when India starts processing the e-visas (the most popular, but least financially rewarding option for the Consulate).
Of what i know, BLS allows you to submit the family application under 1 appointment.. so you are sorted!BLS walkin ppl/experts on this forum, I managed to book an appointment for myself this upcoming monday but ran out of appointments for the rest of the day for my 6 month old baby..would BLS entertain a minor's application alongside mine on a single appointment? Toronto BLS is our nearest location and travel is almost 2hrs by car
Can you confirm if they are keeping original passport of the minor? or they just need copies?
In case they are not asking for original passport, will they be asking for it after processing or will just be issuing a paper visa?
I emailed hci today about evisa - they have confirmed that they replied Visa services have not been made operational, so far
I'm just thinking out loud and expressing frustration at the chaos that have been created because of the decisions taken within the last month or so. There is a very high possibility that a single applicant would have submitted three separate applications by now - E-visa, OCI and now entry visa out of sheer desperation and a desire to not have their vacation plans ruined.
This almost sounds like a money making racket at the expense of helpless common folks held hostage by the powers that be.
This almost sounds like a money making racket at the expense of helpless common folks held hostage by the powers that be.
Hello everyone. I applied for my newborn daughter's eVisa on 21st Sep, the day Visas Closed. I got a confirmation with a 15 character Applicant ID and the next day i received an email stating that the Visas have stopped sue to operational reasons.
You guys have said that the status has not changed but I am not able to see any status. It shows Invalid Data. I am checking at 2 different links but there is no data available on any of the links.
Application Status | Check Application Status Online (indiaevisas.info) - this is the first link
Indian e-Visa (indianvisaonline.gov.in) - this is the 2nd link and this one also clearly states that enter 12 digit Applicant ID whereas the Applicant ID i received is of 15 characters.
Kindly respond on this as it will be a big help. I am waiting for my daughter's OCI which i applied on 23rd Sep and we have flights booked for 6th November which in all probability I would need to reschedule.
You guys have said that the status has not changed but I am not able to see any status. It shows Invalid Data. I am checking at 2 different links but there is no data available on any of the links.
Application Status | Check Application Status Online (indiaevisas.info) - this is the first link
Indian e-Visa (indianvisaonline.gov.in) - this is the 2nd link and this one also clearly states that enter 12 digit Applicant ID whereas the Applicant ID i received is of 15 characters.
Kindly respond on this as it will be a big help. I am waiting for my daughter's OCI which i applied on 23rd Sep and we have flights booked for 6th November which in all probability I would need to reschedule.
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I called Surrey BLS and they said an entry visa is not yet available for Vancouver jurisdiction. Only Toronto and Ottawa. What does this even mean? You will not give visa to half of the country.
Hello All
Sharing my timeline here -
Application Type - Postal
Jurisdiction - Toronto/Brampton
Application Date on BLS - 5th Oct 2023
Acknowledgement Date on OCI Website - 26th Oct 2023
I have flights booked for 6th December, what are my chances ?
Thanks for reply in advance.
Sharing my timeline here -
Application Type - Postal
Jurisdiction - Toronto/Brampton
Application Date on BLS - 5th Oct 2023
Acknowledgement Date on OCI Website - 26th Oct 2023
I have flights booked for 6th December, what are my chances ?
Thanks for reply in advance.