VISA SERVICES CANADA Suite 900-275 Slater St. Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H9, CANADA WWW.VISASERVICESCANADA.CA 613-231-7054 I,, authorize Visa Services Canada to act on my behalf in acquiring a visa for my passport. Visa Services Canada is authorized to drop-off and pick-up my passport and any other personal documents from the embassy, high commission, consulate, diplomatic mission of the country of while aiding me in acquiring a visa. Visa Services Canada is also authorized to receive information about my application from the visa office while acting on my behalf. Signed on this day of the month of in the year, in the city of in the province of, in Canada. Signature OFFICE COPY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VISA SERVICES CANADA Suite 900-275 Slater St. Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H9, CANADA WWW.VISASERVICESCANADA.CA info@visaservicescanada.ca 613-231-7054 toll-free 866-378-1229 I,, authorize Visa Services Canada to act on my behalf in acquiring a visa for my passport. Visa Services Canada is authorized to drop-off and pick-up my passport and any other personal documents from the embassy, high commission, consulate, diplomatic mission of the country of while aiding me in acquiring a visa. Visa Services Canada is also authorized to receive information about my application from the visa office while acting on my behalf. Signed on this day of the month of in the year, in the city of in the province of, in Canada. Signature EMBASSY COPY
TOURIST VISA APPLICATION FEES FOR INDIA *** Visa fees and times are subject to change by the Indian High Commission without notice *** Fees valid as of 01 Nov 2015 TOURIST VISA - Tourist Visa, single-entry valid up to six months $71.40 - Tourist Visa, multiple-entry valid up to nine years $211.40 - SERVICE CHARGE (per person per visa) $150. PROCESSING TIMES: 10-25 Working Days, depending on visa and region. THERE IS NO FAST SERVICE available for India. DO NOT buy an airline ticket until you have secured a visa for India, unless you are seeking a Transit visa. REVIEW YOUR FORMS BY EMAIL Most Indian applications are incorrectly filled out due to the complexity of the Indian visa application system. PLEASE email the PDF of your two-page Indian application form to us for review PRIOR to shipping the package to Ottawa. Email to info @ visaservicescanada.ca
TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS 01 Nov 2015 In order to fill in the on-line visa form, please select the Indian Mission as follows: Canada-Ottawa if you live in Ottawa/NCR (613 & 819), Montreal, NU. Canada-Toronto if you live in ON, MB, QC, NS, NB, PEI, NFLD. Canada-Vancouver if you live in BC, AB, SK, YT, NWT. TOURIST VISA - original real signed passport, valid for at least 7 months after return from India, - previous passport for Canadian passport holders not born in Canada, - one (1) fully completed and signed on-line visa application form, sign twice - under the photograph and at the bottom. - two (2) standard 51mm x 51mm colour photographs, showing full face on white background. Face must be at least 30mm in length. Shoulders must reach and bleed over the edge of the image. There cannot be white space on either side of the body. Photo must be uploaded to the Indian government visa application website. - copy of one utility bill or government-issued ID proving place of residence. The utility bill is usually mandatory, especial for Ottawa applicants. - When the applicant is a minor (less than 18 years of age), both the parents should sign the minor consent form and provide notarized photocopies of their valid passports. Both parents should sign the minor s visa application form on page 2 only. Both parents must provide a notarized affidavit allowing for travel. - one Canadian reference must be typed on the application form as a contact for authorities in case of any emergency. India references are not required for tourists. India reference should be the hotel of first stay. - BLS tourist visa application checklist. - a PIO applying for visa for the first time MUST submit their most recent Indian passport NOTE: do NOT buy an airline ticket until you have secured a visa for India, unless you are seeking a double/multi-entry visa, in which case you must provide proof of e-tickets. REVIEW YOUR FORMS BY EMAIL Most Indian applications are incorrectly filled out due to the complexity of the Indian visa application system. PLEASE email the PDF of your two-page Indian application form to us for review PRIOR to shipping the package to Ottawa. Email to info @ visaservicescanada.ca
Tourist Visa Checklist Appli a t s Na e Passport No. Email ID Mobile No. _ - _ - Use black ink only whilst completing your Application Form and Checklist. Check mark all requirements below that are complied with. Sign at the end of each page of the Checklist. Entry to BLS International Services Canada Inc., Indian Visa Application Centers (VAC): 1. Due to the limited size of VACs, attorneys (those accompanying applicants), relatives, drivers, or friends are not allowed in the VAC. 2. An applicant may however, bring one person to assist him/her if he or she is elderly, disabled, or a minor child. 3. Applicants should bear in mind that they may stand outside the facilities for their turn, please dress according to weather conditions on the day of your visit. Important: 1. If you cannot visit the VAC, it is recommended that you use the postal service to submit your application. 2. Alternatively, to book a pickup and/or drop via FedEx, visit http://www.blsindia-canada.com/vas/ 3. Foreign visitors to Canada cannot apply for Indian visa services in Canada. Online Application Form: - A Tourist visa can be applied forminimum3 and maximum 6 months only and is valid from the date of issue. - Application must be completed and submitted online. - Visit: http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ a d sele t O li e Visa Appli atio egist atio. - Be sure to select the correct Indian mission based on the pla e he e you eside i Ca ada, a d the issio s ju isdi tio. - Mission jurisdiction can be viewed at :http://www.blsindia-canada.com/touristvisa.php - After submission online, no changes can be made. In case of an error, please register afresh online. - Once done, print your form, put your application and documents together, and submit it to BLS. Photograph : - One photo of size 51mm x 51 mm. Paste this on Page 1 of the Application Form. - Photo must be compliant with specifications; refer to :http://www.blsindia-canada.com/photo_spec.php - You can avail of this service at the VAC; go to: http://www.blsindia-canada.com/vas.php Signatures: - Sign at Page 1, inside the box, below your photo, and at Page 2. - Minor Applicants (Below 18 Years): o Signature must match with the valid passport. o If a minor cannot sign, using only black or blue ink, apply left hand thumb impression for boys & right for girls at Pages 1 & 2. o I this ase, oth pa e ts ust also sig elo the appli a t s sig atu e on Page 2 only. Documents: Provide photocopies unless otherwise stated; attach the following valid documents in original. - Provide copies for all the documents on LETTER size paper. Address proof: A opy of add ess p oof ust e atta hed ith the appli atio. It a e a opy of the utility ill, a k statement, rental Ag ee e t, opy of D i e s license. References: Please ensure that references (both in India and in Canada) in Column (I) on page-2 of the visa application form are Mentioned in full with name, complete address and phone number Canadian/Foreign Passport (Original): - Must be valid for at least 190 days. - Must have at least two blank/unstamped pages. Additional documents for Non-Canadian Passport: - Additio al Fo to be filled by Non-Ca adia Natio als duly completed and signed. - Download at: http://www.blsindia-canada.com/touristvisa.php - Proof of work status in Canada: PR Card or Work Permit (photocopies) Additional documents for Sri Lankan Passport/Person of Sri Lankan Origin: - Additio al Form to be Filled by S i La ka Natio als/o igi duly completed and signed. - Download at :http://www.blsindia-canada.com/touristvisa.php Signature Rev4.0 Checklist for Vancouver jurisdiction only
Tourist Visa Checklist Appli a t s Na e Passport No. Email ID Mobile No. _ - _ - Minor Applicant (Below 18 Years): - Valid passports copy of both parents - Minor Consent Form duly completed and signed by both parents o Download at: https://blsindia-canada.com/forms/hci-cgi_minor%20consent%20form.pdf - Minor travelling without parents: o Notarized Affidavit indicating consents to travel duly signed by both the parents. o Passport photocopy of the person travelling with - If either parent is out of the country while applying, that parent to provide the following in addition: o Notarized Affidavit indicating consent to spouse to travel with minor. o Notarized passport photocopy of second parent who is abroad from Notary Public. Fees: Refer to fee schedule at: http://www.blsindia-canada.com/touristvisa.php Mail In Applications: - E lose a e tified he ue, i fa o of BLS I te atio al Se i es Ca ada I. to i lude: o HCI/CGI Visa Fee o ICWF Consular Surcharge Fee - Enclose a separate certified cheque, in favor of BLS I te atio al Se i es Ca ada I. to i lude: o BLS Processing Fee o Add: Return Courier charges Walk In Applicants: In cash or by debit card only The above guidelines are defined by the High Commission of India, Canada, for consular services for India, and must be strictly followed. The High Commission of India, Canada Information and Application Centre will not accept applications which do not meet above guidelines. They also reserve the right to ask for a personal interview. BLS International Services Canada Inc. have no say on whether you will be granted a visa/passport/pio card/oci card for India, as this is entirely the prerogative of the High Commission of India, Canada. The Mission may also request for additional documentation at any time during or after the submission of the application. Undertaking: I certify that my documents are arranged in the order given at the Checklist above. I have been informed that any insufficiency in documentation as mentioned in the Checklist may lead to a delay in the processing/rejection of my application. Signature Rev4.0 Checklist for Vancouver jurisdiction only
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO TRAVEL TO INDIA WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF THE LAST VISIT 1. Name : 2. Father's Name : 3. Date of birth : 4. Place of birth : 5. Address in Canada : 6. Address in India : 7. Passport No : 8. Date of Issue : 9. Place of Issue : 10. Visa No. : 11. Date of Issue : 12. Date of Expiry : 13. Date of last Entry in India : 14. Date of Departure from India : 15. Reason for permission: I undertake that: (i) The purpose of my visit is as mentioned in para 15 above. (ii) I am not engaged in any Business activities, nor in employment or pursuing studies/research etc. I declare that the information given above is correct. Place: Tel. No. Signature of applicant:
HCI-Ottawa / CGI-Toronto / CGI-Vancouver ADDITIONAL FORM TO BE FILLED BY NON-CANADIAN NATIONAL ALONGWITH VISA APPLICATION FORM (IN BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY) 1. NAME 2. NAME OF FATHER : : 3. NAME OF SPOUSE 4. PERMANENT ADDRESS 5. PRESENT ADDRESS : : : 6. DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH 7. PROFESSION 8. NATIONALITY 9. PASSPORT NUMBER 10. DATE OF ISSUE 11. PLACE OF ISSUE 12. PURPOSE OF VISIT : : : : : : : Date: Signature:
Consent Form for Minor Visa Applicant Date: _ We Father and Mother respectively of. (Name of minor) hereby consent to our Son /daughter to travel with. Signatures of Consenting Parents with Passport Details: Signature: Passport No: (Father) Signature: : Passport No: (Mother)
ON-LINE VISA APPLICATION for INDIAN VISAS 01 Jan 2015 All Indian visas must be applied for ON-LINE using the Indian visa application computer system. http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ Persons applying for a visa to travel to India are required to go to the link above to complete and register their applications on-line. After registering on-line, the applicant must print out the application from the website and submit it along with all necessary required documents. The old handwritten form is no longer accepted for visa applications. Do Please record the interim unique reference number generated at the start of the online form. Please record the final reference number that is generated upon completion of your application. Provide an email address in your application so that your unique reference numbers can be emailed. Please submit a confirmed and detailed itinerary if applying for a double/triple entry visa. However, this does not guarantee the issuance of a visa and the decision would still remain subject to the discretion of the High Commission of India. Applications MUST be signed by the applicant him/herself on BOTH the top and bottom of the Form. Sign the bottom of the form and under the photograph. Before submitting your application, please ensure your passport has no valid visa for India. All fields on the Online Application Form must be completed in as much detail as possible. Upload photo to the Indian government visa application website. Don't Offline/handwritten application forms will not be accepted. Photographs with a coloured background will not be accepted. Photographs only with a white/off white background will be accepted. Please do not staple photograph to the application Form. Please paste it to the front of the Form. Please ensure all applications requiring additional documents are completed prior to submission. Visa application process Log on to the website given above Please note the interim Unique Reference Number located at the start, and on each page, of the Online Form once you begin. Guidance notes are also provided. Complete all the required fields as specified. Upon completing and saving the Online Application Form, applicants will receive an email with details of the final Reference Number, providing an email address has been given while filing the Form. Applicants will also have the option to Download/Print the application form at this stage. PRINT it. Upon clicking Save, applicants will be redirected to the module that allows selection of the center for submission, mode of collection. Upon completion, applicants will receive another email with details of the application made. All applicants will be required to sign a Declaration Form, along with the application. Please submit all forms along with all other required documents.
INDIAN VISA PHOTO SPECIFICATIONS (MANDATORY REQUIREMENT) Visa Application Photograph Size (height x width) 51mm by 51 mm The photo requirements are very strict.. Please follow the following instructions Additional physical copy of photograph is required apart from uploading in online application. - The photograph should be in colour and of the size of exactly 51 mm x 51 mm - Centre the head within frame (right to left) and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. - The face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area - It should have full face, front view, eyes open. - The applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin. - Please ensure both ears, neck, and shoulders are clearly visible. - The head must be centred within the frame. - The expression on the face should look natural. - The shoulders must go past the edge of the image (see sample below) - Photo should present Full face, front view, eyes open. - Background should be plain white or off-white coloured without borders with contrast coloured clothes (not white clothes). - Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted. - There should not be any distracting shadows on the face or on the background. - Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown. - The expression on the face should look natural. - The photo-print should be clear and with a continuous-tone quality. Sample Photo from Indian visa office
INDIAN VISA ON-LINE FORM - A Helpful Manual 27 November 2014 The Indian Government has unveiled a new on-line visa application website. Below is a list of all questions you will be asked. Be prepared with all of your current and previous passport and visa details, as well as all full legal addresses for homes, work, and places of stay. Most importantly, write down the reference numbers the form generates for your individual application. Copy the complex number and keep it safe: you will need it to edit your forms and to add the passport ID photograph and a scan of your passport.. Click this link to go to the Indian Government visa application website. This is mandatory for all visa seekers. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ Select Online Visa Application from the menu list. **************************************************************************** Country you are applying visa from (CANADA) Indian Mission Select... CANADA-OTTAWA (National Capital Region, etc) (if you live in Ottawa region, 613, 819, Montreal, or Nunavut) CANADA-TORONTO (Eastern Canada) (if you live in or east of Manitoba) CANADA-VANCOUVER (Western Canada) (if you live in or west of Saskatchewan) Nationality Date of Birth (CANADA) (DD/MM/YYYY) Email ID Re-enter Email ID Expected Date of Arrival (DD/MM/YYYY) Select Visa Type (Tourist) Access Code (Security code image to copy) Enter Access Code ****************************************************************************
Applicant Details Surname/Family Name (As in Passport) Given Name/s (As in Passport) Have you ever changed your name? If yes give details. Sex Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Town/City of birth Country of birth Citizenship / National ID number (Canadians type NA ) Religion If Others.Please specify Visible identification marks Educational Qualification Nationality (CANADA) Did you acquire Nationality by birth or by naturalization? Prev. Nationality Passport Details Passport No. Place of Issue (Canadian city) Date of Issue (DD/MM/YYYY) Date of Expiry (DD/MM/YYYY) Minimum Six Month Validity is Required. Any other valid Passport/Identity Certificate (IC) held, Yes / No If Yes give Details Country of Issue Passport / IC No. Date of Issue (DD/MM/YYYY) Place of Issue Nationality mentioned therein ****************************************************************************
Applicant's Address Details Present Address and Permanent Address House No. / Street Town/City Province Postal Code Country (CANADA) Phone Number Mobile Number Email Address Family Details Father's Details Name of Father Nationality of Father Previous Nationality of Father Place of Birth of Father Country of Birth of Father Mother's Details Name of Mother Nationality of Mother Previous Nationality of Mother Place of Birth of Mother Country of Birth of Mother Applicant's Marital Status Spouse's Details Name of Spouse Nationality of Spouse Previous Nationality of Spouse Place of Birth of Spouse Country of Birth of Spouse Were your Grandfather/ Grandmother (paternal/maternal) Pakistan Nationals or Belong to Pakistan held area Yes / No If Yes, give details ****************************************************************************
Profession / Occupation Details of Applicant Present Occupation If Others, please specify Employer Name / Business Designation Address Phone Number Past Occupation, if any Are/were you in a Military/Semi-Military/Police/Security Organization? Yes / No If yes, give details Organization Designation Rank Place of Posting Details of Visa Sought Type of visa ( TOURIST VISA) Places Likely to be Visited (list cities) Duration of Visa in Months (1, 2, 3) Number of entries (1, 2, 3) Purpose of Visit (Tourist Visa) Expected Date of Journey (entry date) Port of Arrival (specific Airport in India) Port of Exit from India Previous Visa / Currently valid Visa Details Have you ever visited India before? Yes / No If Yes Please give Details Address of stay during your last visit Last Indian Visa Number Current Indian Visa Number Type of Visa... Place of Issue Date of Issue (DD/MM/YYYY) Has permission to visit or to extend stay in India previously been refused? Yes / No If so, when and by whom (Mention Control No. and date also) ****************************************************************************
Other Information Countries visited in last 10 years (comma separated list) SAARC Country Visit Details Have you visited "South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation" (SAARC) countries (except your own country) during last 3 years? Name of SAARC country - Year - Number of visits Afghanistan Bhutan Pakistan Maldives Bangladesh Sri Lanka Nepal References Reference Name and Address in INDIA Address (complete address details) (In case of Tourist Visa you can provide your Hotel details in Reference in India) Phone number Reference Name and Address in CANADA Address (complete address details) Phone number PHOTO UPLOAD To upload Photo click "Upload Image".Click "Save and Continue" to directly proceed without photo upload Maximum photo file size is 1 Mb. ****************************************************************************
Please select your Jurisdiction as per you location Temporary application id in case you exit without completing application form Name should be as per passport If any change in name then please click on box & enter the last name used before. State id no. or driving license number if any. Current nationality of applicant. Previous Nationality only for those who acquired current nationality by naturalization.
Please enter details of your passport as per the format mention in application form. If you are holding dual citizenship then please select yes and enter the details of the other nationality passport. Please make sure that all details should match with the passport. Please click to go to next page to fill the application form. Please enter your current address in Canada with all required field. If permanent address is same then please click on the box else enter the address if different.
Please enter your parents details, current and previous nationality if any & country of birth Please enter your marital status. Please enter your official details or work address. Please click here to go to next page to complete.
Enter the visa details for which you are applying. Number of visit, duration, type of visa, date of journey, port of entry & port of exit from India. If India visited before then please select yes and enter the visa details else select no. Visa permission rejected in past. Please select as per the details. Contact details of India where applicant will stay, if tourist then hotel address. Please provide 1 reference from Canada with address details and phone number. If you want to upload your photo online. Else you can paste the photo on application from. Please click here to go to next page to complete the application form.
Please click to take print out of the filled application form. Please paste your photo as per the specification with white background. Application ID Applicant signature, thumbprint if minor
Applicant signature, if minor then thumbprint.