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Question about Passport submission - Online Application India

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
73
Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
Hi everyone,

My friend applied recently for Visitor visa online and got an email asking to submit Passport to Visa application center, which will be done today through VFS india - Bangalore.

I just wanted to know how long does it usually take to receive the passport back from them? Does it mean the Visitor Visa application has been approved, that is why they are asking for the passport?


I am not familiar with this process, any input will be helpful.

Thanks so much :)
 

simplyaddo

Hero Member
Jun 18, 2012
225
4
In most cases yes, the visa has been approved and provided there are no inconsistencies in the passport, it should be stamped. But there have been a few cases of refusal after requesting the passport too.

It usually takes a couple of days to a week to get the passport back.
 

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
73
Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
Thank you so much simplyaddo :)

Any idea how long does it take to get the Passport back with Visa Stamping from VFS India - Bangalore office?