Consulate accepts applications for different types of Visa as per guidelines of MHA.
After filling and submitting the form online (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in), applicant needs to Submit print out of the visa application with supporting documents (explanatory letter, documentary proof of urgency, address proof, passport copy, surrender certificate) and other documents as applicable on case to case basis. Fee as well as Original passport also needs to be submitted.
For further details with regard to application form, documents, etc., please check the details on the BLS Website
Applications are accepted only through BLS. Applicant has to submit hard copy of application with all relevant documents at the nearest BLS center. BLS also accepts applications through post.
No. All applications are to be submitted at the nearest BLS center.
No. Passports are dispatched to the applicant’s address as given in application form through post only.
CGI, Toronto accepts applications only of people living in its Consular Jurisdiction (Consulate General of India, Toronto, Canada : Consular jurisdiction (cgitoronto.gov.in)
Please check the processing time for different category of visas at the website of the Consulate General of India, Toronto https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/
All the applicants who earlier held Indian passport are required to surrender their Indian passport after obtaining foreign/Canadian citizenship. Person of Indian origin must enclose a copy of Surrender Certificate of old Indian passport. Please submit your surrender certificate application first at the BLS center and obtain the payment receipt having the bar code. You may enclose this receipt with your entry visa application and submit for visa.
No. Visa is not required if you have OCI.
Please see the following link:
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Only photocopies of original documents are required. In case attestation is required applicant will be informed by Consulate.
No, Consulate has not authorized any travel agent except BLS.
Visa is not required for taking a pet to India but certain customs and vaccination-related regulations have to be complied with. Please check the following link : https://aqcsindia.gov.in/import-of-pets-under-baggage.html . You may also check with your airline.
Yes. But if you are traveling to Gujarat, you will have to apply for a liquor permit ( http://eps.gpeonline.co.in/ ). Please check with your airline for other restrictions on alcohol.
Please check the guidelines for submission of visa application by Pakistani nationals and people of Pakistani origin at the following link : https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/pakistani-nationals-and-people-of-pakistani-origin/
Please track your passport by logging on http://www.blsindia-canada.com . You can also call the BLS International Services Canada Inc. Helpline number at +1 289 498 1320 to check the status of your passport.
You must apply for an employment visa along with the requisite documents. Once your visa application is approved, your spouse and children may apply for dependent employment visas in case they are accompanying you on your stay in India. Your children will be able to secure admission in schools/colleges in India once they have been granted appropriate visas. Kindly note that you have to undergo mandatory registration formalities at the nearest office of the FRRO/FRO within 14 days of your arrival in India if you are planning to stay in the country for a period longer than 180 days.
You should apply for a Conference Visa to enable you to participate in the Conference/Seminar/ Workshop along with invitation letter, details of the Conference etc. Clearance from the competent authority in India is required.
Yes. With a valid student visa for a recognized university/educational institution.
You can apply for a Tourist visa. This visa is not extendable in India.
You may apply for a business visa valid for multiple entries along with the requisite documents as per the checklist. Kindly note that a Business Visa does not permit you to work in India. In case you wish to work in India, you should apply for an Employment Visa.
No. Post - dated visas are not issued. The validity of the visa begins from
the date of issue.
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