Submit Your Application In-Person
Effective 31 July 2018, you may need to give your fingerprints and photos (biometrics) at a Visa Application Centre when you apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit, or permanent residence if you are a national of a country or territory in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, or if you are a national of a country that is already biometrics required. Visit Canada.gc.ca/biometrics for more information.
Scheduling an appointment for Biometric Enrolment is optional – walk-in clients are always welcome to submit their biometrics without a prior appointment. Note however that a planned visit with a preferred time slot via an appointment at the Visa Application Centre guarantees prompt service, thus eliminating longer waiting time resulting in inconvenience. You can schedule an appointment at the nearest Visa Application Centre, either through the VAC website or by calling the call center at 0176542416.
Temporary resident visa, study and work permit applicants only need to give biometrics once every 10 years;
- However, permanent residence applicants will need to give biometrics with each application.
- If you have applied for a temporary resident visa, study or work permit in the past and are unsure if the biometrics have been provided, Please refer to the IRCC website (Canada.gc.ca/biometrics), and “Find out if your biometrics are still valid”
- Refer to the IRCC website for a list of visa-required countries for temporary residents: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html
- For the purposes of biometric collection, nationality is based on the nationality you have declared in question number 6 (*Citizenship) on the IRCC application form.
- Applicants who have submitted an application online to IRCC must present a Biometric Instruction Letter to enrol their biometrics. To find out more about biometrics visit the IRCC website
- Applicants applying in person at a VAC do not need to present a Biometric Instruction Letter.
- Nationals from Europe, Africa and the Middle East and those who are already biometrics required from Asia and the Americas only need to provide biometrics once every 10 years for temporary resident visa, study or work permit applications. However these permanent resident applicants will need to give biometrics regardless of whether they gave biometrics in the past.
Step 1:
Review information on visitor visa, study permit or work permit requirements on the IRCC website and download the appropriate application forms and checklist relevant to the purpose of your visit.
Find out if you need to give your biometrics.
Step 2:
If you are unable to provide all the supporting documents as mentioned in the official IRCC document checklist, you are required to fill out and sign the waiver form and attach it with your application form.
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Failure to provide a completed and signed waiver form may result in additional delays or refusal of your application for a visa, permit or travel document.
Step 3:
Fill out the application form and other relevant documents electronically and print. Forms (Including the barcoded sheets) are to be printed on a white, bond quality, non-glossy paper, using a laser printer.
Step 4:
Read the privacy policy, fill out the VFS consent form and attach it with your application form.
IMPORTANT: If a completed and signed VFS consent form is not included with the application, we will NOT be able to assist you, and your application will be returned to you.
IMPORTANT: If a completed and signed VFS consent form is not included with the application, we will NOT be able to assist you, and your application will be returned to you.
Step 5:
Pay visa fees and biometric fee, if required, as per instructions in the IRCC fee list.
IMPORTANT: If your application is received without the correct payment for visa fees, we will not be able to assist you and your application will be returned to you.
IMPORTANT: If your application is received without the correct payment for visa fees, we will not be able to assist you and your application will be returned to you.
Step 6:
Visit your local Canada Visa Application Centre (CVAC), make sure you bring your passport, photographs, completed forms and all supporting documents as per checklist. Applicable service charges will be levied.
Important Note: If you need to give your biometrics, the CVAC will collect your biometrics at the same time you submit your application. DO NOT submit your application by mail to this CVAC.
Important Note: If you need to give your biometrics, the CVAC will collect your biometrics at the same time you submit your application. DO NOT submit your application by mail to this CVAC.
Step 7:
Once you are at CVAC, pay the service charges, hand your complete application and obtain a receipt. This receipt contains your unique tracking number which you will need to track the progress of your application online.
Important Note: If you need to provide biometrics, your $85 CAD biometric fee covers the CVAC service charge for application handling.
Important Note: If you need to provide biometrics, your $85 CAD biometric fee covers the CVAC service charge for application handling.
Mail Your Application
Note: Effective 31 July 2018, you may need to give your fingerprints and photos (biometrics) at a Visa Application Centre when you apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit, or permanent residence if you are a national of a country or territory in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, or if you are a national of a country that is already biometrics required. Visit Canada.gc.ca/biometrics for more information
Find out if you need to give your biometrics.
Important Note: If you need to give your biometrics, DO NOT submit your application by mail to this CVAC. You must submit your application in person. The CVAC will collect your biometrics at the same time you submit your application.
Step 1:
Review information on visitor visa, study permit or work permit requirements on the IRCC website and download appropriate application forms and checklists based on the purpose of your visit. Please print the checklist for mail-in applications.
Step 2:
If you are unable to provide all the supporting documents as mentioned in the official IRCC document checklist, you are required to fill out and sign the waiver form and attach it with your application form.
Failure to provide a completed and signed waiver form may result in additional delays or refusal of your application for a visa, permit or travel document.
Step 3:
Fill out the application form and other relevant documents electronically and print. Forms (Including the barcoded sheets) are to be printed on a white, bond quality, non-glossy paper, using a laser printer.
Step 4:
Read the privacy policy, fill out the VFS consent form and attach it with your application form.
IMPORTANT: If a completed and signed VFS consent form is not included with the application, we will NOT be able to assist you, and your application will be returned to you.
IMPORTANT: If a completed and signed VFS consent form is not included with the application, we will NOT be able to assist you, and your application will be returned to you.
Step 5:
Visit your Bank branch to pay the Service fees which should include the service charge, courier charges and SMS fee and obtain a certified cheque in the name of VF Services (UK) Limited.
IMPORTANT: If your application is received without the correct payment for CVAC service charges and visa fees, we will NOT be able to assist you and your application will be returned to you.
Step 6:
Arrange forms and documents according to the IRCC checklist.
Step 7:
Complete and sign the CVAC Mail-in Application Checklist, make sure you include it along with the application(s).
Step 8:
Decide how you want your documents to be returned to you.
Document collection or delivery after processing of your application by the Canadian Visa Office:
Document collection or delivery after processing of your application by the Canadian Visa Office:
- If you have opted for collection of your documents in person or through an authorised representative, you will receive an email notification advising you to collect your documents from the CVAC.
- If you have opted for return of documents through courier or through a self-addressed prepaid envelope, the CVAC shall return the documents to you upon receipt from the Canadian Visa Office.
IMPORTANT: If you have opted for return of documents through courier, you must include full payment for the secured courier delivery service which the VAC will use to return your documents to you.
Also, please ensure that the amount being sent for courier return of documents corresponds to the location where the documents need to be sent.
The applicable charges for the various locations can be found on our website via the link provided below.
Alternatively, you may enclose a self-addressed prepaid envelope with your application package to the VAC(DHL, Chronopot, Fedex).
The CVAC will be unable to return your documents to you if a self-addressed, pre-paid envelope or full payment for return of your documents via courier is not included in your application package.Step 9:
Mail in your completed and signed application forms and checklists, consent form along with your passport, photographs and the certified cheque in a sealed envelope to
Canada Visa Application Centre, 82 Rue d’Hauteville, 75010 Paris, France.
Canada Visa Application Centre, 82 Rue d’Hauteville, 75010 Paris, France.
Step 10:
Track your delivery with the postal or courier company used to submit your application(s) to the CVAC.
Step 11:
You will receive an email notification containing your application tracking ID from the CVAC within 2 working days of receipt of your application.
You may also opt for Short Messaging Service (SMS) to track your application status. Please refer to the CVAC Service Charge Schedule to check for availability of SMS, related charges and payment instructions.
You may also opt for Short Messaging Service (SMS) to track your application status. Please refer to the CVAC Service Charge Schedule to check for availability of SMS, related charges and payment instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if my application is incomplete?You must send a completed application to the CVAC using the IRCC checklist and other instructions provided in the Mail In procedure.If your application is found to be incomplete, the CVAC will send you an email informing you of deficiency (ies) in your application. You must provide all the necessary documents to the CVAC within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the email.Or,You will be required to provide the CVAC with your written consent to submit the application to the Canadian Visa Office with the deficiencies.
- What happens to my application if I am unable to provide the required documents as notified by the CVAC?Your application will be returned using the courier charges paid by you. Alternatively, you may choose one of the following options
- Provide your written consent for the CVAC to submit the application to the Canadian Visa Office with the deficiencies; or
- Send a prepaid, self-addressed courier envelope to enable the CVAC to return your documents; or
- Collect your documents from the CVAC in person or through an authorised representative. Please note that in such cases the CVAC service charges are non-refundable.
- What will happen to my application if I have not followed the visa fee payment instructions or CVAC service charge payment instructions?The CVAC will be unable to process your application if the Visa Fee Payment instructions are not followed. The CVAC will contact you to inform you of the discrepancy and will keep your application on hold until they receive a confirmation that the above instructions have been complied with. To avoid delays, you must ensure that the visa fee payment and CVAC service charge instructions are followed prior to sending your application(s) to the CVAC.
- What can I do if the CVAC does not offer a courier service to return my documents?The CVAC service charge schedule on the CVAC website indicates whether a courier service is available or not. If the CVAC does not offer such a service, you must include a prepaid, self-addressed courier envelope along with your application(s). Please note that if you are sending multiple applications and a single courier envelope, the CVAC will be able to courier only the documents for processed applications. You will be asked to send additional courier envelope to courier the documents for any remaining application(s) which is still under process. Alternatively you may choose to pick up the documents from the CVAC in person or through an authorised representative.
- What should I do if I don’t receive any tracking email ID or information on my application within 5 working days from the receipt of my application(s) at the CVAC?Please send an email to [email protected] along with the following information and the CVAC will contact you within 2 working days after receiving your email:
- Your full name
- Your full address
- Your telephone number with area code
- Airway bill number/consignment number and date on which the application was couriered
Note: You must not include any personal information other than as specified above. - How can I track my application?Once the CVAC receives your application and confirms that it is complete and ready for processing by the Canadian Visa Office, your application is registered in the CVAC System and an email notification is sent to you with your Unique Tracking ID. You can track your application using your Unique Tracking ID;
- Using the tracking tool on the CVAC website
- By contacting the Call Centre
- In person at the CVAC
- By opting for SMS where available.
- Through Email notification
Submit Your Passport
If you have received notification from the Government of Canada requesting your passport, your passport along with the request letter may be submitted through this Canada Visa Application Centre.
With your passport(s), make sure you include:
- The passport request letter you received from IRCC
- Any applicable visa application centre (VAC) fees, such as passport transmission fees, courier fees etc.
- Your contact information, including your email, phone number and return address
- The VAC consent forms
How to submit your passport:
Once you receive notification from the Government of Canada requesting your passport, you can submit the passport and that request letter:
- In person/ through an authorised representative at the CVAC
- By courier/mail to the CVAC address mentioned on the “Contact” page.
Or,
To retrieve your passport, you have the choice of;
- Picking up the passport in person at the CVAC or;
- Requesting return of passport by courier or;
- Sending a prepaid self-addressed courier return envelope along with your passport and request letter
IMPORTANT: If you have opted for return of documents through courier, you must include full payment for the secured courier delivery service which the VAC will use to return your documents to you.
Also, please ensure that the amount being sent for courier return of documents corresponds to the location where the documents need to be sent.
The applicable charges for the various locations can be found on our website via the link provided below.
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Also, please ensure that the amount being sent for courier return of documents corresponds to the location where the documents need to be sent.
The applicable charges for the various locations can be found on our website via the link provided below.
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The Passport Transmission Services offered by the CVACs will enable you to;
- Get your passport delivered to the CVO (Canadian Visa Office) in a timely and safe manner.
- Track the status of your passport by using the Tracking tool on the CVAC website
BERLIN (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Tuesday his country was making progress on economic reforms and that German comments on a lack of growth in France were sometimes a 'caricature'.
'I am aware that here in Germany people like saying that France is unwilling to reform and that now France is a sick man,' Valls told a conference in Berlin hosted by the BDI industry association.
'I look at my country with a very clear eye. I know the obstacles and challenges that France is facing. But if Germany managed ... why shouldn't France be able to do the same?' he said.
'Of course it takes time, but where there is a will there is a way.. We are in a debt spiral that is no longer sustainable,' he told the conference.
(Reporting by Annika Breidthardt; Writing by Madeline Chambers)