hello cd members

i am travelling to india first time on canadian passport

and need some information regards to visa for india

should it be tourist or visitor ,am planning to visit relatives

and also sightsee ,am a bit confused here

and do they require a draft in U.S dollars,

tried to call the consulate but could not get through

the information on the consulate website is not specific

many people have applied for visa here so pls help


thanks in advance for your replies

You are a Visitor.
Fees are in Canadian Dollars.

CG of India Toronto Offices.
http://www.cgitoronto.ca/

Application form PDF
http://www.cgitoronto.ca/forms/VisaApplicationForm.pdf

FEES for one year visa is now $100 The other fees are..

General Information on Visas

(Information and Instructions Given Below are Subject To Change Without Notice)

Important Instructions:

1. Visa applications are accepted at the counter from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays.

2. One Visa application should be submitted with: (i) two recent passport size photographs pasted/stapled on the application form and (ii) Valid passport. In addition to the current passport, the previous passport/Indian passport also be required, non-production of which may result in delay/refusal of visa.

3. THE VALIDITY OF VISAS STARTS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE. Visa are processed on receipt of the application irrespective of the date of travel. Applicants seeking short term visa up to six months are therefore, advised to apply for the same nearer the time of their travel so as to be able to complete their trip during the validity of the visas.

4. Special Visa applications are needed for nationals of PAKISTAN AND BANGLADESH. It may take up to a week to grant visa to an applicant who is a visitor to Canada or has any passport other than a Canadian one.

5. Acceptance of Visa application and giving of a collection date on the receipt do not necessarily mean grant of visa. THE HIGH COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DELAY/REFUSE VISA WITHOUT ASSIGNING ANY REASONS. VISAS ARE ISSUED SUBJECT TO ALL CHECKS AND CLEARANCES.

6. Applicant may be required to appear for an interview at his/her own expense. In such cases, the date of pick-up shown on the White Receipt will not be applicable.

7. Phone number is:

8. The High Commission Shall not be held liable to any claim arising out of delay/refusal of visa or loss of passport in transit or otherwise.

9. Passports submitted at counter will normally be ready for collection the next working day. However, this does not apply to applications for RESTRICTED/PROTECTED AREAS and certain other categories (such as visa for Research Studies, Missionary Work, etc) requiring references, where the processing period may take 10 – 12 weeks. At the time of the collection of the passport( with Visa), the WHITE RECEIPT for fee will have to be produced and surrendered. Mail cases will take a longer period ( about a week if all papers are complete).

10. Persons coming from or through Yellow Fever–infected areas are required to be in possession of a Valid Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever. No other Vaccinations are necessary.

11. Visa Fees, once charged, shall not be refunded, even if visa is refused or application is withdrawn.

12. MAILING CHARGES: C$12.00 by registered mail, C$15.00 by courier service for British Columbia and C$20.00 by priority and C$30.00 by courier for other areas covered by them.

13. EXACT VISA FEE, and MAILING CHARGES should be paid by money order/bank draft/certified cheque in favour of High Commission of India, Ottawa. Visa fee in cash is accepted only at the counter. APPLICANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES LEVIED AGAINST DISHONOURED CHEQUES. No personal cheque is accepted.

14. All outstation applicants requiring urgent visas should ensure that a prepaid priority post envelope or a stamped, self-addressed envelope for registration is enclosed along with the application to enable The High Commission of India to return passports. No passports will be sent by the High Commission by COLLECT COURIER.

15. VISA FEE: NATIONALS OF CANADA/U.S.A.*/U.K. AND ALL OTHER COUNTRIES (INQUIRE ABOUT EXCEPTIONS) (VISA FEE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE):

(i) Transit Visa
C$ 16.00

(ii) Visitor / Business **(one year)
C$ 100.00

(iii) Tourist (up to 6 month’s validity)
C$ 62.00

(iv) Student Visa *** (Valid for the duration of the course or for a period of five years, which ever is less -Multiple entries)
C$ 115.00

(v) Long Term Visa(Visitor/Business/Student) Visa ****

(over one year and up to five years)
C$ 200.00

(vi) Referral charges to be charged from other than Canadian national
C$ 30.00

(vii) Fee for Restricted Area
C$ 45.00

Emergency visa service - same day pickup - Additional fee
C$ 55.00

This is a compilation of information and please make sure of the dollars and details prior to submission. You can e-mail them and they will respond back in 48 hours.

Freddie.

http://www.india-visa.com/toronto-info.htm

It still does not answer the query whether to aply for tourist or Visitor if you are going to meet your family. is it minimum 1 year? is 100$ US? because on the site it says 123$

confusiing...

on the site they also say that they only accept applications by mail. what does the 9-11 time specify then?

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Originally posted by asmalvi

It still does not answer the query whether to aply for tourist or Visitor if you are going to meet your family. is it minimum 1 year? is 100$ US? because on the site it says 123$

confusiing...

on the site they also say that they only accept applications by mail. what does the 9-11 time specify then?

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Dimple2001

The Canadian Passport holder, being of Indian Origin, could visit or surely he can tour too.

The two web sites with the compilation, have different timings but the same dollar amount for fees. But my one year Visa that I got at the start of December last year which is still valid cost me $70. They have changed the fees for the one year visa to $100. Now they have new categories to confuse us.

If you say it is $123 on their web site, then it is $123. No complaints. But if you are just visiting, and it does not exceed SIX months, then take the tourist visa for $62. Provide them with a hotel name closer to your residence in India.

If you or anyone has a nice question to ask, then, write an e-mail to them at
Telephone: 416-960-0751, 416-960-0752, 416-960-4831, 416-960-8173
Fax: 416-960-9812
Email:

If in the next fifteen years you are going to visit four times then get the OCI card. Now we have more choices. Pick one that suits the pockets.

Thanks for asking.

Freddie.

Thanks a lot for your replies.....


Can we apply In-person or BY- MAIL only?? If, we can apply in person or do we have to go to Bloor street address OR? Is there any other office at DAVISVILLE STATION because there is another POST for the same question but it's talking about the Davisville station office.

Thanks once again.

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Originally posted by scorpio5

Thanks a lot for your replies.....


Can we apply In-person or BY- MAIL only?? If, we can apply in person or do we have to go to Bloor street address OR? Is there any other office at DAVISVILLE STATION because there is another POST for the same question but it's talking about the Davisville station office.

Thanks once again.

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